Saturday, March 7, 2009

Some Days...

Some days, I hate autism and what it has done to my son.
Most days, I know that perfect health was never guaranteed.

Some days, I am hurt by the lack of compassion and understanding around us.
Most days, I can remember how little I knew before we got the diagnosis.

Some days, I feel like we are locked in a hopeless battle.
Most days, I know we will win.

Some days, I wish I knew then what I know now.
Most days, I am grateful that I keep learning.

Some days, I am too tired to go on and I want to give up.
Most days, I am proud that it is my hand he holds on his way out of the abyss.

Some days, I mourn the loss of the child I had before autism took him away.
Every day, I am overwhelmed with love for the incredible child he is today.

12 comments:

tiffrutherf said...

WoW...can I please post this on my page...is it by you chrissy?

Chef Penny said...

Awesome! You are exactly right!

Chrissy said...

Glad to hear that you guys liked this.

Tiff, I am the author of this piece. You are welcome to post it on your blog as well.

Victorious1 said...

If you don't have the box of tissues for the video, you'll really need them now! Thanks for posting this...

tiffrutherf said...

I posted it, Thank you for saying what i felt..and saying it so beautifully...

graycie said...

Oh, Chrissy.

You are amazing. I admire you more than you know.

Jessica said...

Thanks so much for sharing this. It pretty much sums up our lives-beautiful job Chrissy.

Amazing_Grace said...

Ooooooooooooo, LOVE this! :)

Anonymous said...

Somedays, your writing makes me cry.... in a good way. Good job!
Debbie

Alicia (aka Dr. Mom) said...

this really says it all!!! truly amazing - perfectly written!

Chrissy said...

You guys are making me blush! Thank you so much for your comments.

For the Love Of My Bugs! said...

You bring tears to my eyes!!! From mother to mother...my heart aches for us all who have to see our children suffer in any way!

Jennifer