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Do you have a special needs child/person in your family?
Unless you do, you don't know all of the struggles that not only the child goes through, but also the family.
This will probably seem like a very random post, but it's been on my mind & it's time.
I'm just gonna post on some things that
are a part of these childrens lives.
Also, just gonna say what's on my mind.
1. Alex has autism.
2. Autism is not catching.
3. Alex will not hurt you or your children,if he touches you.
4. Alex will not hurt your childs toy, if he plays with it.
5. Alex has better manners than most adults.
6. Alex enjoys parties as much as anyone.
7. Alex WILL NOT ruin your childs party.
8. Alex deserves to be treated just as good as anyone else.
9. Alex is probably smarter than you!!!
(If it wasn't against my religion-I'd bet on it.)
10. If you have a "get together" and invite
everyone except Alex--- that is RUDE!!!
Plain and simple. We won't even go into
the non-christian aspect of it.
11. ***It's not that anyone "WANTS" or is
"DYING" to come to said "get togethers" It's just the
fact that Alex doesn't get invited to them because he's AUTISTIC
12. IF and I use that word lightly....IF Alex
acts a little different--HE HAS AUTISM
What's your excuse???
13. There are many families that have kids who
have autism or other learning disabilities
but they won't admit it.
So, gonna tell a little story.
There once was child named Awesome. Awesome was autistic. Autism was just a small part of who Awesome was.
Awesome had a wonderful Mommy, Daddy, Ninna, Poppy, Auntie, Great Mamaw, 2 Cousins & the cousins boyfriend---who thought the world of Awesome.
(He also has some great friends who show they care, but I'm just concentrating on the family at this point)
Those people, experienced Awesome and his Awesomeness on a daily/regular basis. Yes, awesome had other family members---lots in fact, but those other family members never took the time to "get to know him". They allowed their ignorance of what Autism is---to "frighten" them away.
Another story...
Awesome's mom was at a public place and saw practically everyone of her church "kids" at a fellow church kids birthday party. A party in which Awesome didn't even get invited. Now, imagine Awesome's mom walking in & the "OH NO" faces that were on the parents faces.
SHAME ON YOU!!!!
Matthew 25:45
Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
Matthew 18:6
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged around his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
Matthew 18:6
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged around his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Guess you didn't want Jesus there either!!!
Now, back to ALEX ;)
Alex has some wonderful people that have come into his life also. Last weekend, we had an autism walk. He had several people come and walk "for him". People who didn't have to. People who just took the time to do it.
Took the time to show they care.
Last year, there was about 50 that walked
"For Alex".
This year, there wasn't as many that go to.
(Some were sick & that's understandable)
(Some had job conflicts--understandable)
I would personally like to thank everyone who did walk: Elizabeth, Maribeth, Laney, Sofi, Alex, Tracy, Travis, Jarica,
Great Mamaw Parker--
Although Great Mamaw couldn't actually "walk", she was there at the finish line, supporting him.
As she does ALL her grandkids.
This is Gina...She didn't get to walk, because she was volunteering for "Beth's Blessing's" (another great organization) She greeted Alex with a special Autism Build a Bear--named Baxter. See, God has placed other people in Alex's life--people who love him because they see how loveable he is. THANKS GINA!!!
I may add an: "AUTISM ISN'T CONGAGIOUS Part2"
at a later date :)
Alex is wonderful & the love I have for him is unexplainable. I guess I just can't understand why others, who have the option to have him in their lives, CHOOSE not to.
YES, it is a choice.
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