Live in the Joy Now!

I had a huge epiphany this week concerning Aidan's autism. I must admit it was a difficult week and I was feeling discouraged about Aidan's progress. So I decided to go to the TACA website, which often is where I go when I'm feeling down.

I like to read stories of other families whose children are doing better, and often times I try to see if there is something thats missing in what we are doing for Aidan.

Well, this latest TACA article was written about finding joy in your child right now, exactly as they are. It really hit me. Often times I am so consumed with getting Aidan "recovered" and I get so down when we take a step backward, that I forget to live in the joy that is now.

There are wonderful moments everyday with my boys and I don't want to miss them because I'm so focused on "what's next" in Aidan's treatment. I need to enjoy the moment now! There is so much pain on this journey but there is also joy. From now on I am going to try to focus on the joy! The joy of being Aidan and Liam's mommy. The joy of having a two amazing sons and one who is fighting like hell everyday to find his words. We are a warrior family, and part of that is recognizing that we can enjoy life and enjoy each other!