When my husband and I decided to have children we never thought about them being anything but completely healthy. It took me by surprise that when I had them each one was different. I've had four kids so you know as a parent when something is wrong with your child. It took me ten years to finally find out what was going on with my eleven year old. I could never really find anyone to just listen to me and help me out. It took having my four year old to finally find out that he was special in his own unique way and to finally be able to see what was going on with his sister.
The day that my son was diagnosed with autism was sort of a relief and a life sentence. I finally got someone to see that there was something going on with my son who was two at the time. When that happened I finally got someone to hear me about my daughter who was ten at the time. I believe that was the reason that my four year old was born, to finally get his sister the help she needed.
Our lives haven't got easier since we've found out about our two children. Some days are harder than others. I think of them as God's special gifts. He thought we were special so that's why we got two special children to teach us that thing's don't always go the way we want them to.
It's really hard on my twelve year old because he thinks that his siblings are getting special help and he doesn't always get the attention that he needs.
I try to get all the information that I can on Autism but I still don't know a lot. Everyone has different ideas on how to deal with things. I've found out the best way to deal with things is do what works best with us. I know that this is going to be a long journey. I just need to take each day as it comes.
Hi, Crystal. I've been wanting to stop by your new blog and check it out. I feel as if I've gotten a glimpse into your life after reading your post. Autism is a little near to my heart, as one of my dear friends has an Autistic son. I've listened to her struggles and frustrations, and her compassion inspires me. In my first novel, Claiming The Prize, I added characters who spread awareness about Autism as a special encouragement to her.
ReplyDeleteAll I can do is offer encouragement as you parent your Autistic child. It takes a special mom to nuture, and you were chosen for this child for a reason. As the mother of five children, two daughters who are now grown and three sons still at home, my heart goes out to you and your family. Take care.