Friday
Nov272009
Reflections
Christina Shaver | Friday, November 27, 2009 at 7:49PM This Thanksgiving has been a relatively good one for my family. Few meltdowns (I'm including adults here, too!), good wine, children playing together nicely, and a really awesome gravy recipe that will become a staple around here.
The holidays can be some of the hardest times of the year with kids like ours, which is what makes me treasure this time even more. I thought I'd open the comments here to families who might be struggling this weekend. Feel free to vent about issues, celebrate the good things, and offer support to those who may need it.
Here's wishing you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving and, to the travelers, safe trips back home.
Reader Comments (2)
Happy Thanksgiving to you, I am happy you a had a nice one!
I work in a nursing home as a nurse. I worked on Thanksgiving. I don't mind working on holidays too much. There are people here who consider us their family and that is rewarding. We live just far enough from family that it would have been futile to drive for a meal. I think my guy (with Autism) lucked out there. His choices were a house full of near strangers and animals or a house full of people who just want to cuddle and talk with him. Both have good intentions, but I don't think either would have been a good fit. So after work he got his favorite food (this month) pancakes and then we played with cornmeal. This is one of his favorite sensory experiences right now. So, my Thanksgiving was not traditional, but good enough.
On the flip side I am reeling at the news of The Accidental Caregivers passing. So sad! I can't stop thinking about his family, wife and young son in particular. What would I do without my partner? What would she do without me? How would my little guy manage not seeing one of us? His whole world would change and how could he understand? My heart breaks for that family. I just read his post to his mother-in-law. I really related to it, though it's my mother and partner who have issues. I have since gone back and read (re-read) all his posts. He sounds like a wonderful father and a amazing influence in his son's life. Such a sad loss for that little guy.
I am so thankful for my family and even for Autism. I often think of Autism as a separate entity whom I both love and hate. I have to love Autism for giving me my son and for bringing me to places like this where I have read the most amazing words by very special people. Thanks everyone and today especially, thank you to The Accidental Caregiver.