Autism: A Blessing
Have you ever wished you could turn back time? Not say that stupid thing? Not accidentally cut your finger while cutting things while cooking? Not slipped on the ice? Not hurt someone’s feelings? Not yelled at your kids? Not got in that fender bender? Oh how I’ve wished I could turn back time!
I was talking about this to my mom one night. She fell of a ladder at work last November and broke her leg pretty bad. She had to have surgery on Thanksgiving last year to repair the damage. She told me how she wished she could turn back the clock and been more careful on that ladder.
In so many instances it seems like that would be so awesome. And while we’re at it not only would a “rewind” button for life but a “volume”, “fast forward”, and “mute” button would be nice , don’t even get me started on that!
But all this strange combination of events that add up our lives shape who we are. All these little or not so little things shape us, mold us into hopefully better people then we once were.
On facebook my friend had posted a challenge to write one thing we were thankful for from now until Thanksgiving. I thought it was a great idea and took part. The very first thing that I thought of to be thankful for was autism. It has shaped me into a better mother, a better woman.
Autism teaches compassion.
Autism teaches acceptance.
Autism teaches patience.
I am a work in progress and the gift of autism that God gave me is shaping me, molding me everyday. And I am so thankful for that! People may pity other people for having a child with any sort of special needs but honestly, at times, I pity people that don’t get to experience this!
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Joy
Thanks for posting this, I love working with Autistic children and we are looking at adopting a child with Autism and people look at me like I have 3 heads when I say that. But really its who I am and I am glad God has given me that gift.
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1 Denise Reker said this (November 4, 2009 at 11:43 pm)
Its so nice to hear your words! I wish more moms felt like that. I’ve never wished that Jayce doesn’t have autism because that’s who he is! I wouldn’t want my boy any other way than himself
2 Jess said this (November 5, 2009 at 12:26 pm)
I agree, (most times anyway). People who dont get the opportunity are missing out, not the other way around like most people assume
. Nice new layout, by the way.
3 db said this (November 5, 2009 at 12:29 pm)
I was wondering, would you would mind if I linked back to you?
4 db said this (November 5, 2009 at 1:19 pm)
Denise: You are a sweet sweet lady. I hope your adoption process goes very smoothly. You are a great person.
Jess: Autism does seem to really make up a lot of their personality and that’s ok with me!
db: Sure, link up! I like the (most times anyway) totally understand that. At times I catch myself thinking how much easier things would be “if only” then I slap myself and move on LOL
5 Joy said this (November 5, 2009 at 4:44 pm)
Love me, love my autism
6 Jon Pear (a.k.a. NeuroAster) said this (November 24, 2009 at 12:05 pm)
Here is a site with huge Information On Pregnancy Diseases And Genetic Testing. You can find information regarding Autism in:
http://www.geneticsofpregnancy.com/Encyclopedia/Autism_Pervasive_Developmental_Disorder.aspx?pid=62
7 Ali said this (January 20, 2010 at 6:35 am)
Submitted comment earlier
8 Ulla S. said this (March 27, 2010 at 1:03 am)
Ulla, I didn’t see a comment submitted earlier from you? Not sure what happened? Hope it didn’t get lost. Thanks for stopping by
9 Joy said this (March 28, 2010 at 3:51 pm)
I have just found your blog, and skimming through it and came to this post and I totally agree with you. My nearly 10year old son has autism and it has been 5 years since he was diagnosed and in that time he has taught me so so much. All kids are special but these kids are extra special and Im a much stronger person for it, although I still have moments where I cry and wish I could make things alot easier for him. Baby steps good things take time
10 Alison said this (April 10, 2010 at 4:40 am)