State: Maine
Country: USA
Member since: Jan 23, 2007
Last logged in: Dec 01, 2008
My name is Shannon and I have a great husband and 2 amazing kids.
My oldest, Wynn, has autism and still struggles, after all these years of treatments and therapies, with anxiety and aggression. At his best, he is funny, intuitive and sensitive.
My daughter, 12 year old Haley, is strong and independent, creative and musical. She has been a shining example for Wynn and taught him many of his first words and skills by sheer example.
Steve is my husband of 19 years and partner in this endeavor to be a family in this crazy world of autism. Out of a need we had to have better communication with Wynn's team members, he created a web application called iAbida.com. It has been a project from his heart, and he makes it available to all families, around the globe, for free.
And me? In spite of being a terrible klutz, I have learned the fine art of juggling....motherhood, advocacy, household management and working from home. Foggyrock is my latest project--to fulfill my own need to be associated with other fantastic folks, like you, who I knew were out there.....Thank you for allowing me into your life through this community.
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by shannonj on 11.29.07 - public - 178 visits
I am the little engine that did.
When on my journey in life, my tracks led me to the mountain - a diagnosis of (Autism, CP, MR,...) - I looked at it with defeat - thinking there was no way I could climb over it. I then pondered the obstacles before me, and I then said to myself over and over, "I think I can, I think I can...", then slowly I started climbing the mountain saying to myself over and over, "I know I can, I know I can,..." and that if I made it over that ominous diagnosis and continued my journey, I am the little engine that did.
I am more devoted than Noah's wife.
I sometimes feel overwhelmed in my "houseboat" - 365 days and 365 nights a year, constantly working with and teaching my child. But when the storms of isolation and monotony become most unbearable, I do not jump ship. Instead I wait for the rainbow that is promised to come.
I am Xena.
Real life warrior goddess of Autism. With my steel plated armor I can battle anyone who gets in my way of progress for my child. I can overcome the stares and ignorance of those without a disability in their lives - educate them as to why my child is the way he is, and why he does the things he does. With my sword of persistence, I can battle any schools to have them properly educate my child. Yes, I am Xena - and I am prepared for any battle that might come my way.
Click this link to read entire poem...
(Thanks, Michelle)
http://www.frommyheart.org/view/?pageID=151167
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Maranie
Posted on Wed, 28 Nov 2007
What a beautiful poem! So True-- we are all that and more. We rock !! :)
