Hey Ladies! Today’s an important day for our family. My oldest son, Davis, is graduating from Elementary school! {{squeal in delight with teary eyes}}
It’s a big deal as he was diagnosed with high functioning autism at 4 years old. I share this with you for two reasons:
1. To apologize for taking the day off, even though it’s been a couple days since I’ve featured new tips. I feel terrible and really hope you understand.
2. I’m so emotional about today. I’ll be honest, I’m an emotional wreck. It’s a new chapter for our family as Davis embarks upon the unknown adventures of intermediate school and leaves the comfort and simplicity of elementary.
For some reason, I feel impressed to share with you a little bit of our story in hopes that it will inspire those women who are facing the same challenges.
The poems I featured in the post have given me strength in the darkest times. Put them in a pretty frame and they make an encouraging gift that I promise will last years. I still read mine regularly.
I guess today is a different kind of tip, one of encouragement to those who are struggling. I do to. I hope this lifts you up!
xoxo
Laurie
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Congrats, what exciting news!!
Congrats for sure. Have a blessed day with your family.
COngrats to your little man! What a touching story! Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations and have a great day!
Congrats to Davis!! What an amazing story. Enjoy this beautiful monumental time with your family.. We'll always be here when you're ready to get back.
As a mother raising a child with disabilities I can understand that not a day goes by that we are not emotional about our children. The joys and the heartache we feel every day. My favorite quote…
Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans – John Lennon
The first time I heard this I knew it described my life. I also started a blog about raising a child with special needs…I find it hard to make time to post on it. bubberlou.blogspot.com There is comfort in knowing there are many of us out there. Have a great day!!
Awesome! Enjoy your day! :)
Congrats to you and your son! I am a middle school teacher and it is not so bad! Middle School teachers know that it is a hard transition and work hard to make your child feel comfortable. I always thought that middle school took the best things from Elementary School and High School and mixed them together! And I don't think you have to apologize for being a mom! : )
Cute Shirts! Congrats on your boys moving on up!
Relish in the accomplishments (yours and your son's!). My son also has high functioning autism and finishes kindergarten tomorrow! Phew.
Congrats to you and your son.
We are at the start of testing and assessing my son, now 4.
Congrats to you and your beautiful son for his accomplishment.
Thanks also for being such a good tipster.
Love those shirts. And I think it's great you posted something personal. We want to hear about you too!
How wonderful!! The shirts are great too!
Congratulations to you BOTH! Have a fun day!
Congratulations! What an exciting day for your family. I love the t-shirts they are wearing in the pictures.
Congratulations! I hope that y'all have a wonderful day together! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us!
Congrats to you both. My son is currently on the train towards a high functioning autism diagnosis so having others to look up to and see that there are pots of gold at the end of rainbows is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
Your kids are gorgeous! And don't worry about not posting, we all need a break and we want to hear about your family, because you are a MOM, first. : )
Macey
congrats to your jr higher!!!! you are a mom first-take the day!
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Thank you for sharing this story! I sit here with tears running down my face. I too have a son that gave me a trip to Holland instead of Italy. I love that story and the poem!
Wow….can i just say between your post and Cindy's over at STML, i'm in awe. you guys are amazing… what you put out on these blogs is incredible, but the challenges and lives you have behind the scenes is where it counts. with mothers like you your children will thrive and they will make it!
I am so happy for you and your little boy! That truly is a great accomplishment! I hope things continue to go well for your family!
My nephew also has severe autism…my sister in law keeps a blog of his photography- he is 4 years old. But it is INCREDIBLE!!! Check it out! You will love it:)
http://gavinrausch.blogspot.com
Congrats to your little man on graduating from elementary school! Have fun being a mom today! Everybody needs a day or two right?
I went through the SAME thing yesterday! It was CRAZY emotional!
What a journey you have been on. Thanks for sharing & congratulations on this exciting day for your family! :)
Thanks for sharing your feelings. I wish you the best of luck for a fun summer and a successful school year! I have dear friend who has a child with high functioning autism. I think I'm going to share your poems and stories with her.
Sending you a big hug! Sounds like an exciting time for your big guy, congrats to him on his accomplishments! Take the time you need when you need it, we're all good here! Know you have alot of ladies out here thankful for you and only wish the best for you and your family! Love the shirts too!
Thanks for sharing Laurie. That poem is so awesome!
I think it only helps others to share our stories. I am so glad to know this about you and your family. Our SIL and Brother have a son with Autism too. http://rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com/2009/03/autism-awareness-pin.html
And my son has EE http://rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com/2009/05/this-week-is-national-eosinophil.html
I don't know why we were chosen to be parents to children with special needs. But I figure it is for some special reason and I better do the best I can with what I have.
I thank you for your story. Through putting ourselves out there, I really feel like it helps so many people. It helps the people that are walking in similar shoes know they aren't alone. It helps the people who have no idea what it is like, to understand a little.
Hugs to your son for doing so well!! It is totally worthy of a huge celebration!!
(Anjeanette of the RootsAndWingsCo girls)