Autism and Motherhood It's 1998 Every Day
My 18 year old daughter Mia made me this pin in preschool, 1998. I wear it every Mother's Day with pride. Little did I know that my three year old daughter would remain very much a child, even as her body grew into that of a beautiful young woman. This pin stabs me in the heart with every passing year. Not because of my aging eyes and fumbling fingers.
On this Mother's Day, I ask you to say a quick prayer for all Moms who live with the nagging ache of worry, even as they live, love and laugh. It's there behind our smiles. Mine. Yours. I'll say a prayer for you, and wish you a very Happy Mother's Day.
2013.
KIM
I second those emotions. Thanks for expressing them so well. Prayers going out to your family and all the families affected by autism.
Posted by: Twyla | May 13, 2013 at 10:56 PM
...Amen.
Posted by: DannysVoice | May 13, 2013 at 08:35 AM
Thank you Kim!
Happy Mothers Day to Everyone!
Posted by: Phyllis | May 12, 2013 at 10:14 PM
Sigh.
Posted by: Cynthia Cournoyer | May 12, 2013 at 10:11 PM
Always thinking of my special "sisters" on this day and all others. Thank you for the beautiful post!
Posted by: Sharon Boyd | May 12, 2013 at 08:35 PM
Praying with you and holding onto hope. I want for nothing more than for all of the children to be healed and happy! And sooner rather than later. Much love and big hugs to you and your girls. Happy Mother's Day to all.
Posted by: Lin Wessels | May 12, 2013 at 08:22 PM
Kim, You said it perfectly. Too many of us have to smile through the worry and heartache. I pray for all of us every day. You are an exceptional Mom Kim! Happy Mother's Day!!
Posted by: Denise Ferraro | May 12, 2013 at 02:43 PM
Poignant post Kim. 1998 was the year my daughter turned 3 as well, and received her diagnosis. Living with autism has been even more stressful lately for various reasons. I need to have a good cry and a good laugh and re-charge. I need to re-read your book.
Peace be with you.
Posted by: Donna K | May 12, 2013 at 02:00 PM
Happy Mother's Day, to all you very caring, and special Autism Moms.
Posted by: Victor Pavlovic | May 12, 2013 at 10:31 AM
I owe you an extra hug in Chicago for this!
xox
Posted by: Anne Dachel | May 12, 2013 at 09:36 AM
Thank you. Kim. You said it perfectly. I bawled yesterday in public because of the nagging worry. Relentless, unyielding,incessant, in your face, 24/7.
Posted by: 2asdmom | May 12, 2013 at 07:28 AM