When I was younger, I would have not predicted that I would have been married 10 years before I was to have been blessed with children. Nor would I have thought I would have had a child that would have as they say "special needs." Ian was diagnosed at age 2 1/2 with a speech and language developmental delay--and put within the Autism Spectrum. I will admit that Ian can be difficult to try and figure out just how to be the best parent to, considering his difficulty with language, but I have realized that Ian is one of those tender Mercy's sent to me by my Father in Heaven.I have learned far more from Ian then I could EVER teach him. I am sensitive and worry far too much about what others may think. Not Ian. He is truly comfortable with who he is. So accepting and loving of EVERYONE! He is a happy child, and really goes with the flow. These are all traits he gained from his Dad. He has taught me to be more accepting, more loving, and less judgemental of others. He may never be invited to all the neighborhood birthday parties, but It's ok...Ian probably wouldn't want to attend. He loves himself, and knows GENUINELY knows he is a child of God!
When having a hard day, or the gloom of the Northwest has overcome me, there is nothing that can cheer me better than that big grin he shares. He gives great hugs and squeezes as well.. They all warm my soul!
So I suppose that some may feel that Ian is a challenge given me. I look at it this way. The Lord knew how special Ian was, and he loved me so much that he entrusted me with his earthy care...really can't get better than that... If truth be told, it is my "typically developing" child that is my challenge...but I love her just the same!
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Oh how I really do love that kid. I miss seeing him all the time. I wish that I was always as happy and content as he is.
I guess you could look at Ian's language delay as..."having the veil partially open while he is communicating with Angels". That is how I have always felt about him. He is part way here and part one in heaven! He truly is a dear little boy and I'm glad he is part of my life!
I have a picture of Ian on my desk, and there are days when that's the only thing that can make me smile. No matter what’s going on or how bad things seem, I can’t be sad when I see that face looking back at me—he truly is a little angel! I know I don’t get to visit as much as I would like, but the small time I can spend with you guys is priceless to me. I don't know what I would do without Ian, or any of you for that matter. I love you! Give Ian an extra hug for me!!!
I have to say whenever I see Ian he brings not only a smile to my face but to my heart as well. There is no one on this earth could be Ian’s mom but YOU! You are amazing and I want you to know that I love you!
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