Autism Awareness Day

Yes, in the two years that we have finally had a diagnosis
I have made a big deal of April 2nd.

But to be completely honest, I don't do it for awareness
I am my kids advocates and I try to raise awareness for their needs
and the amazing ways that they contribute to this world
every... single... day...

We fight battles with insurance companies
I fight waiting lists to get the best care
I spend hours upon hours studying what ways I can help my kids
so that they can function in this great big world.

So, awareness isn't the reason....

The reason I make a big deal
is
for
THEM

I make it a day to celebrate them
to celebrate their autism and the fact that God makes
each one of us unique and that HE has a plan for
kids with autism just as much as He has a plan
for a kiddo who is typical

We wear blue and we go to the zoo
I'm not there to show off to people
I'm there to celebrate my kids and help them thrive in
public even when it's hard.

Yesterday was HARD
We raised some eyebrows.
I didn't even think about the fact that it was spring break
Wowzers!

They both struggled
but they made it through

and that my friends is success and that is what autism is.
It IS hard, but it is also a million tiny successes



(now, I want to clarify that I in NO way agree with or align myself with Autism Speaks, since we wore blue)

This blog says it best:
Why I am against Autism Speaks and you should be too