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
I think it only helps others to share our stories. I am so glad to know this about you and your family. Our SIL and Brother have a son with Autism too. http://rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com/2009/03/autism-awareness-pin.html
And my son has EE http://rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com/2009/05/this-week-is-national-eosinophil.html
I don't know why we were chosen to be parents to children with special needs. But I figure it is for some special reason and I better do the best I can with what I have.
I thank you for your story. Through putting ourselves out there, I really feel like it helps so many people. It helps the people that are walking in similar shoes know they aren't alone. It helps the people who have no idea what it is like, to understand a little.
Hugs to your son for doing so well!! It is totally worthy of a huge celebration!!
(Anjeanette of the RootsAndWingsCo girls)
Thanks for sharing Laurie. That poem is so awesome!
Thanks for sharing your feelings. I wish you the best of luck for a fun summer and a successful school year! I have dear friend who has a child with high functioning autism. I think I'm going to share your poems and stories with her.
What a journey you have been on. Thanks for sharing & congratulations on this exciting day for your family! 🙂
I went through the SAME thing yesterday! It was CRAZY emotional!