Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms…
- who are waiting to hear their child’s voice for the first time
- who are scared of their child’s future when they are gone
- who are still bathing and changing their adult child
- who function on a few hours of sleep
- who are going to therapies and not sports activities
- who are fighting insurance companies to cover needed medications and therapies
- who know how to listen with more than their ears
- who know the little things in life really are the most important
- who have learned which battles are important and which don’t matter
- who can laugh when most people would cry
- who are stronger than they think
- who are cleaning up messes most people can’t imagine
- who have learned that the full moon really can mess up your life
- who know that meltdowns aren’t personal
- who know when to ask for help
- who appreciate a soft touch or a quick shoulder hug
- who know their child loves them, even without hearing the words
- who have learned how to stand their ground against doctors, therapists, teachers and people on the street
- who have made the same meal for 10 years
- who buy the exact same brand of foods – and panic when they can’t be found
- who can scan a room for possible issues quicker than any secret service agent
- who can scoop up a screaming child, finish shopping, pay and walk to their car
And so many others things that we, as moms of children with autism, do every single day. You are some of the strongest women I know, even when you don’t feel it.
I wish each of you a very Happy Mother’s Day!