Earlier this month we celebrated Dakotas 7th birthday. It is amazing to think he can be 7 already. Somehow though his birthday is always a bit sad for me. It makes me think of the child he once was before Autism became a common word in our home. I don't know why we were chosen to have a special child. I have been told & heard so many times that "God gives special kids to special parents for special reasons". I certainly don't feel special in any way so why did God think we were special enough to be the parents of one of his special blessings?? I guess we will never know. All I know is that I have a beautiful child who cannot speak to me to tell me what he needs, wants or even that he loves me. Birthdays are hard.
Even with all the hard stuff though I also know I would NEVER trade this child for anything. He is so sweet, innocent & pure in heart. He is a true joy in our life. He has taught us to rejoice in the little things that we so often take for granted. He is truly a blessing & I cant begin to imagine life without him in it.
Happy Birthday for a fantastic little boy. I do think you are a special family that God chose to bless with him, and I know that God blessed him with you. Sometimes we may not see it, but it is so obvious that your heart is for him, there are so many spectrum kids that people don't truly care about. I praise God that your family appreciates him as a special gift, we are right along with you with our little guy. At eight, he is a blessing as well, one I would not trade for the world. Praising God with you!!!
Your pictures of your children are BEAUTIFUL! I have a 13 year old son with Asperger's Syndrome. I have been in many of the situations you are in and completely understand how you feel. Please know that you are not alone. You were right about your son being a blessing. I am honored and extremely blessed that God chose ME to be the mom of my precious child and I too, CAN NOT imagine my life without Steven.
Blessings!
Laura
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tracking the progress our 8yo Developmentally Delayed, Autistic son makes as we homeschool him. We also have 6 other dc who we also homeschool but this blog will be focused mostly on him
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