State: Kentucky
Country: USA
Member since: Jan 08, 2008
Last logged in: Aug 26, 2008
Hi Everyone!!!! My name is Stephanie my husband Gary and I have been married over 8 years happily married about half of that LoL (just jokeing! I love my husband and he loves me too).
I am the mother of a beautiful 7 year old boy whom has autism. He is the light of my life and has brought me more joy and tears than anyone or anything else I have ever known! Yeah, I know it sounds like every mother of a child with autism huh! LOL That is because our kids are the most special children in the world.
My boy is becoming more verbal all the time though he can not hold a conversation with me yet, that day is coming! I look forward to him being able to communicate with everyone around him and making lifelong friends. I love to watch him reach beyond what he was able to do last year and approach other children to play.
Like many or maybe even all of you my child is my hero. The struggles that he endures on a daily basis I can't even comprehend. The best thing is he does it all with that goregous smile on his sweet little face. I hurt when he hurts, I laugh when he laughs and I cry when he cries.(NOT IN FRONT OF HIM) However as a mother I know it is my job to be strong for him and I will as long as I live. (Even though we all have weak moments!) Because we are human!
God Bless YOU and YOUR CHILDREN THE MOST! I WILL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS!
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by lilbitofky on 05.03.08 - public - 135 visits
Every time that I share something on this site, I am sure that I won't get responses. I mean who could possibly care what I am going through, when you are all are going through just as much. I mean we all have our hands full don't we. And to my surprise every time I get responses from you. I am so thankful to have parents just like me to share with. To know that I have support from people means so much to me. I know it means just as much to many of you. I just wanted to thanks Shannon for starting this community for those of us who have less support and encouragement from family and/or friends. Not to say that I have no support at all, just no one who can understand like you guys do. You guys are all a God send to me. God Bless You for showing love and encouragement and just caring about me and my child whom you have never even met. You guys are my angels and don't even know it.
May God Bless each and every one of you! Thanks for taking your time to read this.
By the way I am still praying for your children and families!
Comments(11)
minnakay
Posted on Sat, 3 May 2008
Me too!~ I'm just starting this roller coaster and I have a lot of bad days trying to learn to accept but this has definitely been some relief for me and a place to learn as well. Thanks
Motherof4
Posted on Sat, 3 May 2008
I agree. This is such a great place. Thank you for expressing it so well, Stephanie.
ppdnos1mom
Posted on Sat, 3 May 2008
I could not agree more. Thanks to Sharon for dedicating herself to bringing us all together and thank you Stephanie for being part of our lives as we are all very pleased to be a part of yours! Btw, my husband is from KY so maybe one of these times we go to visit "grammy and papa" we could meet you as well!!
shannonj
Posted on Fri, 2 May 2008
Wow! You are all so affirming to each other and also regarding the site. I have to say that FR has become all that I have imagined and more. I knew that all of you were out there and I am so grateful to have you as part of my life each day....and honored to see your compassion and support for each other--the "strangers" around the globe that really get us....
tabaithasteward
Posted on Fri, 2 May 2008
It's funny how we all feel so much for one another and we have never meet. Maybe some day. We all need each other at least I sure do need you all.
carmel66
Posted on Fri, 2 May 2008
I seem to have less and less time these days - but when I do have a moment to visit FR, I'm never sorry. It is a community that sticks together.
Crofty
Posted on Fri, 2 May 2008
Thanks for your post Libitofky, it gives me the opportunity to say that I feel the same way. This site and the people on it are AWESOME and a lifesaver. When you hit a low there is always someone with a caring response to lift your spirits. At the end of the day we all have special children and want to share any positives that can help each other along the way. I'd certainly be pushed to find such compassionate and understanding friends who really know what I'm going through anywhere else! x
KevinLivsDad
Posted on Fri, 2 May 2008
Right on, you are all good peps & I like it here too. Being a parent of an ASD kid is overwhelming... Here I decide what I need & persue it as I need without becoming overwhelmed.
cjkellie
Posted on Fri, 2 May 2008
I know just how you feel... I love this place too. I pray for you all everyday also
4muskateers
Posted on Fri, 2 May 2008
I love it here too! I like being able to share what I have learned, and not have anyone look at me like I have really lost it...And just like you said no one else could possibly understand how a small, small step...will have such an impact on a family, and child...Hang in there, and know that there are plenty of us who do, really do understand...what you are feeling...your fears...your joys...and your uncondtional love...for your child.
