My heart is broken. For you. For Scott. For Abbie. For all the ASD parents, children , and families. And yes, even for those “no more candy”, people. They will not understand or get to relish the love, imagination, brilliant minds, or the day to day amazing- ness of our beautiful children.
Too bad the guide was only interested in dispensing his information. He lost a precious opportunity for compassion. You’re a good mom, Hallee. Bless you.
Scott is so blessed to have you for a mom. You choose to understand him and not reject or resist him. I know it’s not easy. You are a standard-bearer, hopefully bringing a little light into a confusing situation. I hope your readers will remember and be more understanding as well.
Great post!!! I have a son who is 17 and I call him my “thoughtful child” He can in the midst of a busy place crawl back into his protective shell and just sit happily. It’s been a lifetime of learning for both of us.
I’ve met your boys and they are both absolutely adorable! :D I’ve even witnessed one of Scott’s smaller ‘moments’ (at the restaurant in TN after lunch and he was ready to leave.) What I saw in those brief moments was a beautiful little boy who was trying really hard to cope with loud noises and strange people. I also saw how you and your husband loved him through that moment. I have no other way to describe it. Your husband held Scott — who was in tears — hugging him and encouraging him with a calm and peaceful countenance. It was one of the sweetest displays of parental love and patience that I’ve ever witnessed. :D
People who have no experience with anyone like Scott don’t know what to say or do in those moments and they can only rely on their life experiences.
Knowing you as I do, you undoubtedly handled the situation with the adult with grace and a smile.
You’re a great mom and your children are beautiful. :o)
My children had absolutely no medically diagnosed problems except being super overly active, talkative, and high strung. They would pull all kinds of stuff, in all kinds of situations and the remarks of people sometimes were so exasperating..I can’t even imagine how you must feel sometimes…and yes…HE CAN HEAR TOO! HUGS.
A-flipping-men. I don’t mean that at all in a negative way. Thank you for your short and sweet to the point truth. It is so stinking hard, you seem to handle both your son and the world with grace. Keep going girl, its not easy but its right.
My heart is broken. For you. For Scott. For Abbie. For all the ASD parents, children , and families. And yes, even for those “no more candy”, people. They will not understand or get to relish the love, imagination, brilliant minds, or the day to day amazing- ness of our beautiful children.
Too bad the guide was only interested in dispensing his information. He lost a precious opportunity for compassion. You’re a good mom, Hallee. Bless you.
Scott is so blessed to have you for a mom. You choose to understand him and not reject or resist him. I know it’s not easy. You are a standard-bearer, hopefully bringing a little light into a confusing situation. I hope your readers will remember and be more understanding as well.
I’m sorry you have this struggle. Thank you for your admonition to be more understanding and less judgmental.
Great post!!! I have a son who is 17 and I call him my “thoughtful child” He can in the midst of a busy place crawl back into his protective shell and just sit happily. It’s been a lifetime of learning for both of us.
I’ve met your boys and they are both absolutely adorable! :D I’ve even witnessed one of Scott’s smaller ‘moments’ (at the restaurant in TN after lunch and he was ready to leave.) What I saw in those brief moments was a beautiful little boy who was trying really hard to cope with loud noises and strange people. I also saw how you and your husband loved him through that moment. I have no other way to describe it. Your husband held Scott — who was in tears — hugging him and encouraging him with a calm and peaceful countenance. It was one of the sweetest displays of parental love and patience that I’ve ever witnessed. :D
People who have no experience with anyone like Scott don’t know what to say or do in those moments and they can only rely on their life experiences.
Knowing you as I do, you undoubtedly handled the situation with the adult with grace and a smile.
You’re a great mom and your children are beautiful. :o)
My children had absolutely no medically diagnosed problems except being super overly active, talkative, and high strung. They would pull all kinds of stuff, in all kinds of situations and the remarks of people sometimes were so exasperating..I can’t even imagine how you must feel sometimes…and yes…HE CAN HEAR TOO! HUGS.
A-flipping-men. I don’t mean that at all in a negative way. Thank you for your short and sweet to the point truth. It is so stinking hard, you seem to handle both your son and the world with grace. Keep going girl, its not easy but its right.