My husband {The Brainy One} chose our word for 2012: enjoy. Not because he wants us to be frivolous with our lives, but because he wants us to grasp every opportunity, good or bad, that comes our way this year. The focus for April was to write yourself a letter.
The heartbreak will us bring tears.
The beauty will bring us great experiences to enjoy.
If you're moving on with the OLW Blog Hop, then your next destination is Kaylea and you can find her here.
Hey, before you go ... 2012 is also the year of Happy Mail ~ the chance to receive a small parcel in the post, just because. There's no catch. You don't have to do anything in return. See this post, if you'd like to join in. Internationals welcome.
Participants:
Margie http://xnomads.typepad.com/blog/one-little-word
Monica http://scrapinspired.com/
Jamie jmpgirl.blogspot.com
Lisa http://backtoallen.com/category/challenges/one-little-word/
Jenn www.studiojenn.blogspot.com
Jill http://jillconyers.com/
Veronica www.veronicanorris.typepad.com
Cheri http://cheriandrews.blogspot.com
Monica B http://questtoperfectimperfection.blogspot.com/
Ruth http://suburbansahm.blogspot.com **you are here**
Kaylea www.myscrappylife.com **go here next**
Cindy http://www.cynthiacrysdale.com/
Donna http://holimess.blogspot.com/
Kelly http://mindingmynest.com
Carolina www.micinnamons-en.blogspot.com
Cindy http://seriousplay.typepad.com
Naomi http://poeticaperture.com
Nikki www.inkyart.com.au
Amanda http://scrappnbee.blogspot.com
Rebekah http://istampscrapcraft.blogspot.com/
Tere http://terecontodomicorazon.blogspot.com/
Kimberlee http://scrapsandsass.blogspot.com
Brighton www.dearbrighton.com
Kristina http://hrinspirationfromthe403.blogspot.ca/
Missus Wookie http://mrswookieswanderings.blogspot.com/
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It doesn't define him. Absolutely right.
What a lovely post. Two of the most important people in my life are parents to kids with autism, and I so admire them. Sending you thoughts of love and peace.
Thank you for sharing. My sister is waiting to receive my nephew's diagnosis, but we're pretty sure he is autistic. It is a tough thing to hear because it does challenge what you expected/assumed their lives would be like. BUT you are right in the fact that it does not define them or you. It is a shift, but does not have to be a negative one.
Hugs!
Wonderful post. Hugs to you and your family for this new chapter in your life.
You are right Ruth - it doesn't define him or you. And there is some comfort in just knowing so you can start dealing. I'm sure that in no time you'll be comfortable with your new normal.
My heart and prayers go out to your family. Your son is who he was last week and last year, before he was diagnosed. Autism is not who he is. It can be just a word that tells others how to reach him, work with him, and love him. It doesn't shape his behavior, it shapes ours. It means we talk to him about transitions - before they happen. It means we speak more patiently. It means that we plan in advance. It means we love him in it. It means we enjoy him as he is and help him to
be himself.
A beautifully written letter with such a positive feel to it. Every post you write shows TBC to be loving and loved and what more could a child ask for. xxx
I so admire you for growing through this and writing this.
I so admire you for growing through this and writing this.
I'm with Donna - labels are only useful if wisely used. The rest of the time they can be ignored as you concentrate on the person who is who they are not, a label.
It's not a life sentence, a definition or anything else you don't want it to be... no matter how others may view it.
I hope your wishes come true.
thank you for your honest journaling ruth. blessings to you and your family. love, kelly
What more can I add...except for hugs?!
Alison xx
Thank you for your post Ruth. We have a few disabilities among some of my family and I have so appreciated what I have learned from them...both the kids and their parents. We have so much to learn from the things we have in our lives. So much to love and give ourselves fully to. So much joy and love to be received back as we do fully gives ourselves to it. Hugs!
Thank you for your post Ruth. We have a few disabilities among some of my family and I have so appreciated what I have learned from them...both the kids and their parents. We have so much to learn from the things we have in our lives. So much to love and give ourselves fully to. So much joy and love to be received back as we do fully gives ourselves to it. Hugs!
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