Comments on: At least for today {Re-Post}

By: Leigh Ann

Leigh Ann — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:18:50 +0000

Having a son with autism, I can tell you I have had many of the same thoughts and feelings. But you express them beautifully. He is high functioning, so we don’t have the diaper issue (though when he was 6 almost 7 and still in them, I had my doubts), but we know and are preparing for the reality of being his caretakers the rest of our lives. When I see other kids being invited to birthday parties and having sleepovers and playing sports, I get sad for him. But like you said, I think it is mostly for me, because he doesn’t realize that he is being passed over or not even a blip on the other kids’ radar screens. But, oh, how I love him. He never fails to make me smile every day.
Loving your blog.

By: Karen Barbour

Karen Barbour — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:45:20 +0000

T that was a beautiful entry. I grew up with a differently abled sister who passed away at 18. She lived a good good life and she definitely shaped who I am today. She prepared me for my youngest son Josh who has autism. I can relate to your sentiment and feelings. You expressed them so eloquently and I thank you.

You are a GREAT mom. I’m sure your whole family knows that.

PS Terry Eldridge connected us. I love your site. Some day ti would be great to do lunch.

By: dawn

dawn — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:26:57 +0000

This is beautiful. Your son is blessed to have you.

I had a special needs son that didn’t make it. I don’t say that for any reason other than to say I had my feel sorry moments too, as I thought ahead to what his (our) life would be. So different from my plans. And of course, when he passed away, everything changed from what I thought too. And I had feel sorry moments of a different kind. One didn’t feel worse than the other. It’s grieving.

You are grieving your dreams for Drake, but you are doing it with grace and perspective that makes you a wonderful mother.

Like I said, he is blessed to have you. hugs.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:57:07 +0000

This post touched me.
I can empathize with what you are going through ( in a small way as my situation was not as difficult as yours is) and it reminded me of those days when i felt exactly like you do now.
God is good and you are so blessed with such a beautiful child.
Thank you for posting and being so open about your feelings – it helps me feel like i was not alone!
God bless you and your family.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:54:56 +0000

I just found your blog through Tuesdays Unwrapped. I am so glad that I did. I love the picture that you shared in your post today. I always loved your words that were so real. The strength that you have to endure every day is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing these words today.

By: Mary Jean Taylor

Mary Jean Taylor — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:54:29 +0000

I love that little guy!!! This is one of my favorite pictures of you two! So blessed to know you and your family!

By: Kennette

Kennette — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:28:33 +0000

I was brought to tears at how you find the joy in a difficult situation. Amazing my friend!! Know this, you are truly loved my many and even though you feel alone, you are not. We all pray daily for you and Drake. Your strenght is amazing and keeps the rest of us going strong! I love you guys!

By: Nancy McKee

Nancy McKee — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:07:30 +0000

That was so beautifully written Trish. I so admire you. Your words and actions are an inspiration to all who know you.

By: Leslie Lippa

Leslie Lippa — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:21:57 +0000

I’m so glad you reposted! I liked it the first time and I loved it the second. I also love that photo Nd think it should be a billboard with only one word…JOY.

By: Pierina Cangialosi

Pierina Cangialosi — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:25:49 +0000

You touched my heart. I needed to hear this and I know you’ll never understand someone elses life if you don’t walk to their shoes. Thank you for sharing, all mothers need to read this. God bless you and Drake.