Yes, it got easier here in my house as he got older. Someone said to me when he was 5 and we were beginning biomed (he's 11 now) to remember that all the hard work now will pay big dividends later. She was so right! ((((((hugs)))))
Oh, Crystal, I hear you loud and clear. My daughter is 28 months and it's hard. But yesterday she pointed to something in the real world, first time ever. That was enough to get me through the day. Heck, that will carry me through this week. Our celebrations aren't what typical families celebrate. Learning that is my life lesson. Keep fighting, girl. The cross will get lighter!!!!
That's the thoughts I have daily. I share them with no one. If I weaken, those around me may, and then we'll all be paralized. If I put it all into words, it will make it more true, and then how do I continue hoping and trying? When I look at the future, having read many depressed blogs by those with autism, I can't imagine it. My happy guy turning like that? I know the above statement is probably not true, but I can not share my moments of weakness or sadness with anyone.
I really hope it does. Big hug. And think of eternity - heaven is waiting for you and you will be rewarded. I have to think of eternity sometimes to help me get through this life.
Have you noticed that many autism blogs have the word, "journey" in them. I think it is because this whole thing is like a journey and we stumble often over the rocky terrain. It is hard. But we are autism moms...warrior mothers and we can do anything.
Yes, it got easier here in my house as he got older. Someone said to me when he was 5 and we were beginning biomed (he's 11 now) to remember that all the hard work now will pay big dividends later. She was so right! ((((((hugs)))))
ReplyDeleteThank you. :) I sure hope so. Things are difficult right now.
ReplyDeleteOh, Crystal, I hear you loud and clear. My daughter is 28 months and it's hard. But yesterday she pointed to something in the real world, first time ever. That was enough to get me through the day. Heck, that will carry me through this week. Our celebrations aren't what typical families celebrate. Learning that is my life lesson. Keep fighting, girl. The cross will get lighter!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's the thoughts I have daily. I share them with no one.
ReplyDeleteIf I weaken, those around me may, and then we'll all be paralized.
If I put it all into words, it will make it more true, and then how do I continue hoping and trying?
When I look at the future, having read many depressed blogs by those with autism, I can't imagine it. My happy guy turning like that?
I know the above statement is probably not true, but I can not share my moments of weakness or sadness with anyone.
I really hope it does. Big hug. And think of eternity - heaven is waiting for you and you will be rewarded. I have to think of eternity sometimes to help me get through this life.
ReplyDeleteHave you noticed that many autism blogs have the word, "journey" in them. I think it is because this whole thing is like a journey and we stumble often over the rocky terrain. It is hard. But we are autism moms...warrior mothers and we can do anything.
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