That was really heartwarming. You are a great mom, and what you have written is very inspirational...Our kids are full of surprises. They give us little gifts everyday, and all of our hopes include that these little gifts will turn into one great victory...
We don't know what the future holds for our children....we love them no matter what, and we are grateful for what they accomplish.
My son has made me a better person. He is really my inspiration, too.
Thanks for sharing!!
nakama
Yes. I will always remember when I first heard someone else tell me he
had autism. I was in school talking with the principal about all the
problems my ds was having and she looked at me and said 'Have you ever
considered he might have autism' And I knew she was right. I went home
and cried. By the time he saw a doc and got the dx the words no longer
had the impact. That was about a year ago too. It was really hard at first
but I clearly learned to appreciate every milestone in a different way and
there is little I take for granted.
It is wonderful that Marissa started talking. My ds started to talk around
age three and once he started it just took off. She will continue to amaze
you. Thankyou for all the beautiful Words every one
These are my words too. Just I want to add that my son not only made his mom and me a better pperson, but I am sure he will make his sister a better person too.
Daddy
That Marrissa was Diagnosed as Autistic. I thought today was going to be a hard day for me but shockingly enough Ive spent the last 2 weeks dreading and thinking about it... I spent more energy thinking about it then than I did today! I just Realizedwhat today was at 9pm....
I remember clear as day answering the nureologists' questions as she jottted down what I was saying in her chart. I'm sitting on the Blue exam table watching Marrissa Spin a toy on the chair in the corner of the room while she knelt on the floor in front of it. Gianna next to me sitting in her Blue fold up Umbrella stroller, Fussing but overall behaving herself.
The Nuerologist tells me based on her observations and my answers Rissa is Autistic and is in the middle of the Spectrum. I knew it, didnt make it easier, but I knew it. Silent tears began rolling down my cheeks even as hard as I tried to keep it together, Damnit it wasnt working...
The Dr saw my tears and put her hand on my knee and said exactly what I was already thinking. "I know you expected this, Its not going to be easy and I know this hurts but shes still your daughter, It's just now you'll understand her better"
Marrissa has Grown leaps and bounds from the child she was that day. We have worked so hard with her and it shows and has paid off.
Today was a good Day, It wasn't the Day that my life got worse, My life changed yes, But its not worse. Its the day I got the Key to my child and got an answer on how to start unlocking my her.
It was the day I learned not to take my children for granted. Every step in the life developmental or not, Big or small is precious! When your child who has barely said a word at almost 22 months much less called you mama. When she FINALLY says mama even though its in her fit of frustration you start Crying because even though shes being less than pleasent right now she just said soemthing you've been wanting to hear over a year!! She said Momma!!! She just turned 3 last week and said "cookie for the first time on Wednsday....I went right to the store and bought her a whole package of cookies...LOL
All this though has let me know... these small feats are huge.. Gianna is Nurotypical...But her milestones are just as huge to me...Never take it for granted.
HAHA Enough Rambling....
I LOVE YOU MARRISSA ROSEMARY!
God bless you and your girls! Joyce, So very well said
..you have the right attitude that will carry your sweetie far in life:) Tears are required sometimes but hope will take over:) I love her name...my mom's name is Rosemary:) Each year they progress is like watching true miracles:) Many many more for Marrissa Rosemary! Both of your girls are sweet angels! That little one is going to help her so much too when she is older!
I just want to kiss those chubby cheeks!!! Blessings, This post is really beautifully written. I could not agree with you more about not taking the milestones forgranted . I did that with my oldest , but now after having my son , I have realized just how special all the milestones really are . wow, very heartwarming. i am speechless, i just want to give you a hug!
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