Saturday, August 4, 2012

The Rain


"I fink it's gohwing da wain," he comments, looking at the sky.

In a split second, the outside world, the sounds of birds tweeting, the passing vehicles on our busy street, the dinner conversations at our picnic table completely halt.  The world fades away into a cloudy haze.  I see only my boy, his head tilted back, chin up to the sky, examining the clouds.

I feel my heart in my throat as my brain works to catch up with what my ears have already processed.  I'm breathless, completely taken aback by the immensity of such a comment.  My eyes find my husband, his expression mirrors my own.

Disbelief.  Shock.  Hope.  Love.

Then, as quickly as the moment comes, it goes as Jonas continues his apparent scripting of some episode or other of Yo Gabba Gabba, no doubt.

But that moment...oh that moment.  It fills me up with so much hope, so much love.  Perhaps it was a coincidence that the sky began turning at the exact moment that Jonas was beginning his script.  Perhaps it was the changing sky, as dusk began its approach, that triggered the connection.  Perhaps it was something else.  In any case, that comment could not have been more perfect, more accurate, more communicative, more demonstrative and telling of the amazing progress my boy has made since he uttered his first words at 3 years of age.   

Now, more than a year later I find that he has travelled, that we have travelled, light years and eons past where we began when we first stepped foot into this world of autism.  It is moments like this that reassure me that we are on the right path and that my baby will find his voice as we walk on this path together toward full self-expression.

The rain washes over me, bathing me in hope.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Aimee is an educator, wife, and the mother of 3 incredible children.  Sole (12) is a talkative, caring, budding adolescent and advocate.  Micah (8) is a sensitive, quirky naturalist.  Jonas (4) is the beautiful cherub: snuggly, funny, and wonderfully intelligent.  Jonas also has autism.   When Aimee is not writing here, she can be found at her blog Red Shoes, Autism Blues, where she documents her family's roller coaster journey with autism.  

5 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing this article. Very easy to read. Contact:one day Tirupati tour package from Chennai

    ReplyDelete
  2. I personally think "The Rain" is a great way to spread awareness about the importance of having a reliable power supply for computers. I have in past experienced computer failures due to inadequate power supply and would highly suggest everyone to invest in high quality power supplies.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Awww, very good blog. Really i enjoyed it very much. Very informative also. Thanks for sharing this blog. Keep sharing.
    Custom software development are called upon by organizations in need of applications with special features and functionality to design and custom software development company in Dubai.

    Software Development Methodologies
    Software Development Company Dubai
    Custom Software Development Solutions
    Custom Software Solutions
    Custom Software Development
    Custom-Built Software
    Customized Software
    Customized Software Solutions
    Custom Software Development Company

    ReplyDelete
  4. When dealing with speeding citations, your Traffic Lawyer uses Intersection Intelligence to investigate the circumstances underlying the citation. They question the accuracy of speed detection systems, examine radar gun calibration records, and look for adequate signs. This strategic strategy attempts to assist you through a good outcome, which could result in reduced charges or case dismissal, allowing you to continue your journey with a clean driving record.Fairfax County Traffic Lawyer

    ReplyDelete