This morning I was thinking about how hard it can be to be a parent of an autistic child. Then I thought about my son, William...and what life must be like for him. And as I was processing my thoughts, I said...outloud..."He is MAGNIFICENT at being the most unique person on this Earth"... and I really meant that. There is NO OTHER person I could compare him to. He isn't an athletic kid. He isn't on the honor roll. He...in no way, shape or form...could ever be mistaken for a kid that society has comformed into its' likeness. He is the most unusal, unique and quirky human being I've ever known.
He has magificence. I have magnificence. We ALL do. And that is a beautiful thing.
The truth is...my life did not turn out the way I planned it at all. And at times...that thought had me believing that it was 'less than' what it was meant to be. What a stressful thought. I decided to 'challenge' that thought and release it...and in its' place...I have embraced a better thought, which is "My Life has turned out the way God planned it."
If God, as you know Him/Her/It to be...is the Final Authority...then behind the scenes of your Life is a Master Artist...a Creator...Who works ALL things together for Good. My Life is not perfect...but it is Good. William's contributions on this Planet are no less valuable than the Rich and Famous. His Presense on Earth is a Testament to the Goodness of God.
William will never conform to this world's system. He will likely need more coaching in following the rules, just enough to keep him out of trouble. But beyond that...he will enjoy his videos, rock back and forth to music, talk to himself, flap his arms, laugh at the thoughts inside his head...and...make me smile.
I encourage you to enjoy the unique magnificence of your special needs child...and ALL the people in your life. Including Yourself. Choose to see those in your life the way God sees them...a wonderful, magnificent Masterpiece. Just as we are.
Peace and Joy to you, my Friends....
Edith
XO
He has magificence. I have magnificence. We ALL do. And that is a beautiful thing.
The truth is...my life did not turn out the way I planned it at all. And at times...that thought had me believing that it was 'less than' what it was meant to be. What a stressful thought. I decided to 'challenge' that thought and release it...and in its' place...I have embraced a better thought, which is "My Life has turned out the way God planned it."
If God, as you know Him/Her/It to be...is the Final Authority...then behind the scenes of your Life is a Master Artist...a Creator...Who works ALL things together for Good. My Life is not perfect...but it is Good. William's contributions on this Planet are no less valuable than the Rich and Famous. His Presense on Earth is a Testament to the Goodness of God.
William will never conform to this world's system. He will likely need more coaching in following the rules, just enough to keep him out of trouble. But beyond that...he will enjoy his videos, rock back and forth to music, talk to himself, flap his arms, laugh at the thoughts inside his head...and...make me smile.
I encourage you to enjoy the unique magnificence of your special needs child...and ALL the people in your life. Including Yourself. Choose to see those in your life the way God sees them...a wonderful, magnificent Masterpiece. Just as we are.
Peace and Joy to you, my Friends....
Edith
XO
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