I still can't believe how lucky I am to have DJ in my life. Don't get me wrong, my son is not a complete angel. There are days I want to rip the hair right out of my head! Parenting a child with Asperger's is a challenge and rewarding at the same time.
DJ has taught me patience. Patience with myself, with him, and the world around me. He has taught to stop running for just a minute and see just how beautiful a flower really is. Seeing the world through his eyes is an incredible experience. He uses all the gifts he was given. Whenever he looks at something, he needs to touch it as well as smell it. He needs the full effect of everything that is around us.
Little things excite him. The mere mention of an Icee from the nearest 7-11 sends him jumping up and down. "Can we, Mom? Can we?" He is thankful for everything and appreciates all that he is given (most of the time).
Being the parent of a special needs child has made me realize the little things we can do each day is a huge accomplishment for DJ. DJ was nonverbal for 4+ years. Everytime he tells me loves me or that I'm bootiful, I remember the days when he would just look at me every time I spoke to him. I am thankful.
