18/31 days of honesty: a different kid
I have a kid that is different from most. He is so different that he eludes any type of diagnosis. He does have a “some times” diagnosis of apraxia–but some days the slew of therapists think it might just be “low muscle tone”–or maybe not.
Some days I wish that I did have a Dx so that I could confidently say to the grumpy lady in the grocery store “he has whatjamacallit” and then move on with my life. Some days I wish that we didn’t have to go to the grocery store–but then I see the Mom I know with her perfect child . . . falling apart in the store (maybe even worse than my kid) and I smile on the inside as I remind myself that my kid has age appropriate meltdowns.
When God made my kid–he picked him out just for me. God knew that I could handle every thing that came my way with this particular child. I trust God–that he made the right choice and that he will help me on those hard days.
When you have a child who is different your world gets smaller at first because you aren’t sure who you can trust and as parents we need to protect our kids–not just from the intolerance of other kids but of the intolerance adults. As I have opened myself up and let others in who have kids who are different . . . I have found amazing support.
Let me just be clear–I’m still a Mama Bear and probably won’t ever let my guard down. I have been know to make grumpy old ladies cry in the grocery store . . . I am joyfulmombaude but try not to poke the bear with the stick–I love my kids and the other special kids that I help take care of–because that is how God made me. He gave me a huge heart and open arms.
It is not just me and my kid–please do some research on your own–the special needs classes in school are bursting–the need for speech therapist and occupational therapist is overwhelming–the number of kids in foster programs, rehab programs and or just families who need respite care–lots of people could use just a little bit of help–a meal, grocery shopping, or simply just being more tolerant, at the very least!
I’m linking up today with Denise at Life in Bloom and Jessica at Thoughtful Thursday.
