Hey Ladies! Today’s an important day for our family. My oldest son, Davis, is graduating from Elementary school! {{squeal in delight with teary eyes}}
It’s a big deal as he was diagnosed with high functioning autism at 4 years old. I share this with you for two reasons:
1. To apologize for taking the day off, even though it’s been a couple days since I’ve featured new tips. I feel terrible and really hope you understand.
2. I’m so emotional about today. I’ll be honest, I’m an emotional wreck. It’s a new chapter for our family as Davis embarks upon the unknown adventures of intermediate school and leaves the comfort and simplicity of elementary.
For some reason, I feel impressed to share with you a little bit of our story in hopes that it will inspire those women who are facing the same challenges.
The poems I featured in the post have given me strength in the darkest times. Put them in a pretty frame and they make an encouraging gift that I promise will last years. I still read mine regularly.
I guess today is a different kind of tip, one of encouragement to those who are struggling. I do to. I hope this lifts you up!
xoxo
Laurie
Relish in the accomplishments (yours and your son's!). My son also has high functioning autism and finishes kindergarten tomorrow! Phew.
Cute Shirts! Congrats on your boys moving on up!
Congrats to you and your son! I am a middle school teacher and it is not so bad! Middle School teachers know that it is a hard transition and work hard to make your child feel comfortable. I always thought that middle school took the best things from Elementary School and High School and mixed them together! And I don't think you have to apologize for being a mom! : )
Awesome! Enjoy your day! 🙂
As a mother raising a child with disabilities I can understand that not a day goes by that we are not emotional about our children. The joys and the heartache we feel every day. My favorite quote…
Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans – John Lennon
The first time I heard this I knew it described my life. I also started a blog about raising a child with special needs…I find it hard to make time to post on it. bubberlou.blogspot.com There is comfort in knowing there are many of us out there. Have a great day!!