My words....(Inspiration for Mom's of Autistic and Special Needs Children)

[ZsMommy]

Why we were "chosen" is still a mystery.
Somewhere,somehow we apparently are looked upon with greater strength than we know,which is brought forth each day as we live our lives,making the best of meltdowns,reveling in the small accomplishments,just LIVING our lives.
The world does not stand still for those of us with special needs children.
We still must get up to face each day.
Though our day does not speed along at the same pace as the rest of the world,through "this" slowing down,WE are able to see the beauty our children help bring forth.
These children,though not what we expected upon becoming mothers,are angels,sent from Heaven to teach us things we do not know yet.
Every day is a new discovery.Every day can often be a challenge.But we still go on.We dig down deep-find the strength and just push forward.
We did not ask to be part of this "family",but those of us,each with our "piece" of the "puzzle" may one day look down upon the Earth and see the entire picture.

(written by H. Remaly/2007/screen name Zsmommy)

[PresidentCross]

Oct. 24, 2007 at 7:51 PM I applaud your beautiful words Heids!  ~Lori  :-}

[sunnymom3]

Oct. 24, 2007 at 7:51 PM Very well put!

[tiny_mama]

Oct. 24, 2007 at 8:09 PM Go Heids go!

[KearasVoice]

Oct. 24, 2007 at 8:56 PM Thank you... this reminder could not have come at a better time....

[123kat]

Oct. 24, 2007 at 9:03 PM Well said, Heids....you are my sister in being a mom of a special needs child!

[Josef1129]

Oct. 24, 2007 at 9:13 PM Such beautiful words!

[thingz123]

Oct. 24, 2007 at 9:13 PM

Fabulous job! This is the stuff I am always trying to say-that God chose us for a reason. Often, we feel like we are not up to the task, or that if we experience one more meltdown, we'll just be done for. But we always manage to find the strength deep down within. We get excited about the smallest, silliest, most inconsequential things that mothers of NTs don't think twice about. We get to appreciate life all over again, and without our extraspecial kids, we wouldn't be grateful for nearly as many things. We get a deeper appreciation for ourselves, too. I personally felt that I could take on the challenge of being Caleb's mom, because I've been through a lot of less-than-perfect situations in my life-undx'd bipolar mom who was emotionally abusive, socially-detached father (probably an Aspie, actually), dealing with peoples' attitudes about a "mixed" marriage, challenge of raising biracial kids, you name it. Anyway, if I could deal with all the other junk, I feel like I can deal with being Caleb's mommy, and I wouldn't want it any other way. You go, girl, beautiful post!

Cheryl 

 

[autismom]

Oct. 24, 2007 at 11:42 PM Yahoo!!! Say it loud, and say it proud!! I still wonder what tomorrow will bring, b/c no day is completely bad, my daughter's autism has given me the ability of looking at even the most difficult trying day and finding not one but several things to be thankful for and happy about. Heck at the very least, I can manage to get a laugh in, if I really put my mind to it. I love my life, hardships and all, b/c it allows me to see possibilities, every day has the potential to be better than the day before b/c autism has opened my eyes, my mind and my heart. Although I sometimes feel down, I know I will come out of it stronger and wiser and ready to take my dd by the hand once again and continue our journey. Call me greedy, but I can't wait for more knowledge, power, experience, strength, love and faith to come. We are blessed!

[ZaMaJoMom]

Oct. 25, 2007 at 1:21 AM

Thank you so much for speaking for us.  Again.  You have such a way with finding words for feelings that are so complex. 

The image of hovering about the earth and looking down at all the puzzle pieces fitting together, finally, is so hopeful and uplifting.  I'm not sure what I will see or want to see down there, but I know it will be an amazing sight to behold...

[busymom777]

Oct. 25, 2007 at 2:47 AM  busymom777, very, very well said I had to read it 3 times stopping to wipe my eyes,  when i'm felling down i have 2 poems that i read now i have 4 yes we moms  are the choosen ones  i sometimes wonder what i did in this life not so bad but so good to deserve this special title of special mom to the beautiful, caring, loveable 4yr old baby girl with down syndrome what ever is was i am the proudest mom in the world. thanks for those inspiring words of love.