Sunday, August 29, 2010

Gratitude on a morning in August

I believe you chose to be here.

I believe your soul knew what it was getting itself into.

I believe there is more going on here than I presently understand.

I know how guided you are.

I know you.

I know how worthy of a good life you are.

I know what a wonderful adventure this is for you.

I know how fun you are.

I know the contrast we face together propels us forward into an experience of joy, the likes of which "normal" can't fathom.  

I will try my damnedest to never make you responsible for my happiness or unhappiness.

When I fail I will apologize. 

I trust you to find your way.

I let go my white knuckle grip.

I honor the wisdom of your soul.

I am so very glad you are here.

So glad you are my child.

 

Michelle O’Neil has contributed to A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism, and Special Gifts: Women Writers on the Heartache, the Happiness and the Hope of Raising a Special Needs Child. She has written for Literary Mama, The Imperfect ParentAge of Autism, Cool Cleveland and Sensory Integration Special Interest Section (SISIS) Quarterly Newsletter, a professional publication for occupational therapists. 

Her ten year old daughter has Asperger’s. 

5 comments:

  1. What a wonderful love letter to your little girl. Reading this makes me feel happy inside!

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  2. Gorgeous and inspiring, Mitch-elle!

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  3. Michelle-I just loved opening HP today and seeing that beautiful face smiling through my screen. A lovely letter to your awesome girl.

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  4. As always, beautiful.
    "I know the contrast we face together propels us forward into an experience of joy, the likes of which "normal" can't fathom" - thank you for putting that into words. Love.

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