Tag: developmental disability
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All of our hopes and dreams are gone
(My child has Autism Specrum Disorder? Devotional #2) Romans 8:28 God works all things together for the good of those that trust in Him. I had to let go of the dream of getting to know all of the neighborhood moms while watching my son play ball with theirs. I had to let go of…
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Talking about peeves
(Marriage tip #2) I have learned that if I am upset with my neurotypical (NT) spouse about something, he prefers that first I start out with some pleasant small talk, followed by a comment about how much I enjoy him. After those pleasantries, I may bring up what is bothering me using an, “I feel this…
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It feels like our son has died.
(My child has Autism Specrum Disorder? Devotional #1) Psalm 23:4 Yeah, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for your rod and your staff, they comfort me. The son we had grown to know and love seemed to disappear. He was no longer just the bright…
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Our worst fears are confirmed.
(You Want to Test My Kid for What? Devotional #7) Job 3:25 What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. It wasn’t exactly surprising to us, since the specialists made it clear all along that they thought our son may have autism. But getting the actual label was quite…