Watching a Miracle Unfold

I am seeing a miracle unfold before my eyes! We have increased our B-12 shots to every other day and WOW! Aidan has been repeating so many words, and the list of words he has said has multiplied triple! It's not just the language. His understanding, engagement, and overall behavior had been amazing. I have days that go by when I forget that he even is on the spectrum.

I will say "mommy is so happy" and Aidan says "happy". Craig walks in his room in the morning and Aidan says "daddy!". So wonderful to hear those words. Aidan will see me walk into a room and he says "hi" or "mommy".

We are having the big psych evaluation done next week and I am honestly not sure what the diagnosis will be. Aidan has improved soooo much, I am not sure what they will say. Most likely he will be diagnosed with PDD. We will have to see. Whatever it is, I can handle it, because we have overcome his original diagnosis which was "high risk autism".

We have come so far that I have the strength to face anything now!

I have included a video of Aidan saying "mommy". This video was taking at the beginning of his language emerging. It is even better now!

Mother Warriors

There are all sorts of mother warriors out there, not just mother's battling autism. I received a letter in the mail this week from a family friend who is an amazing mother herself. This mother has a child with cystic fibrosis. I can only imagine that she barely has time to herself to read a book, take a shower, or even catch up on her favorite t.v. shows. Yet she took the time to write me one of the most encouraging letters. She shared that she thinks of me at least three times a week, and when she does she prays for me. Isn't that amazing? This mother who has suffered so much, in and out of hospitals, grinding her son's medicines, and a list of the other daily tasks, has found the time to pray for me. It just shows how us mother's (well most) are able to sympathize with one another and feel each other's burdens and pain. I have met so many moms along this journey who have truly sympathized with our pain as well as remind us of what we have to be grateful for. To all the mothers out there........thank you! I draw from your strength, perseverance, love, and it makes me a stronger mother!