The Gift of Austim
It's hard for a lot of moms to sit by and watch their babies grow up. I know I fall into that category. It's really hard for me to believe that in 4 short years Spanky will be in college. (Yes, he will! We're going on faith with that one!!)
I've been blessed with extra "time" with my youngest though. Because of his autism, he doesn't act like your typical 10-year-old. He's got the smarts and the appetite, but the personality is just starting to catch up, frankly, and the maturity level is a couple of years behind schedule. And that's just fine with me.
Most kids with autism aren't very cuddly and sweet and loving. Depending on which end of the spectrum they're on, they might not even be verbal, much less able to interact with other people. But I am blessed. FrogBoy is one of the kindest, sweetest little boys you'll ever meet.
Here's the card he made his teacher last night for Christmas. I think this shows his personality perfectly.
It says:
For Miss Thompson:
I enjoy your class. I (heart) learning. You have beautiful blonde hair, beautiful eyes, a perfect smile, pretty nail polish, and amazing glasses.
I (heart) being in your class.
Signed, Michael Fitz.
P.S. I (heart) you and Miss Disher [his other teacher] too.
6 comments:
I (heart) my precious grandson, too!
There is nothing better than to hear him say, "I Love You, Bubbe" I could never ask for more than that.
That is precious - what a treasure.
Cindy W
Shhh!!! Don't tell anyone but Froggie is one of the main reasons I love working in Won by One.
Of course there's Grace's hugs; Nathan's smile and Blake's just being there. But, there's just something so wonderful about Michael, that I love being there. He's a great kid.
p.s. I am SO proud of the way Michael is trying his best to be "comfortable" around Nathan. I understand that it's hard. It's hard around a lot of adults. But when Miss Jessica took him aside and gentelly asked him not to say "I hate Nathan" Michael relaized that he needed to stop. I love that kid. He is so good.
I also love the way he tries to chase you down if you forget to kiss him bye. Come on now, tell the truth...you forget on purpose to make him come and get it don't you?
Of course, with a loving mom and a dad that has a heart for special needs kids and adults and both parents showing love for each other, their kids and for God, how can Michael turn out any other way?
i love my mom too
why they call him bubble?
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