Autistic child has been a gift from God

I have had the opportunity to speak with many parents of children with autism. As a parent myself, I can relate to the issues surrounding having a child with a disability. As parents, we are challenged with some very difficult decisions pertaining to our children and their needs. Somehow we find ways of pulling through the most difficult of times. My child has given me strength. He has given me hope, courage and faith. He has further defined love, joy and success unlike ever known to me before. He is my gift from God for which I am forever thankful.

At What Point

The moment you were born, I promised you what I could. That you would be allowed to be yourself, no matter where you stood.

As my thoughts are absorbed with you, pondering to myself, and wondering when did I break the promise that I once dealt.

Do I want for you to be more than you are meant to be, or do I allow you to be yourself, for you and not for me?

Dreaming the dreams I have for you, but only in my selfish bliss, and searching through the stars without knowing what to wish.

At what point do I say to you, you are the finest you can be; please don't change a bit because you are perfect to me?

At what point do I relish in all the things that you've achieved and say goodbye to that little boy, the one I wanted you to be?

At what point do I change my dreams to accommodate you better? Just take my hand and come with me, because we can dream together.

I love you, Bradley.