A MOTHER WHO HEARS there is no hope for her child and, instead of retreating and mourning, breaks down walls, weaves her way through obstacles, follows her intuition even when people tell her she is crazy. She is a mother who believes in hope. A mother who believes in miracles and is able to carry on with strength and determination, even when her partner doubts her and offers no support. A mother who never gives up when she keeps hitting dead ends. These are the women who will continue to open the door so future generations of children don’t have to suffer. These are the mothers with hearts of gold and shields made of the strongest armor.
I know in my heart that some day this era will be marked as an era when a group of parents fought the giants to help save their babies and future generations. Margaret Mead, the late great sociologist, once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
These are the women I walk beside proudly and whose numbers I hope will grow. We are the seekers of change. We are the seekers of truth. We are the mother warriors and we will never give up.
-Jenny McCarthy
I LOOOVE Jenny and ALL she has done for the autism community! I don't always agree with everything she does and stands for, but as for all the autism breakthroughs she has helped along, I will be forever grateful!
Yes, this picture is a bit old, but it was the only one I could find with me and BOTH of our autistic babies. We are in desperate need of new family photos.
I feel like I didn't live up to my goal of writing everyday about autism. There is so much information I wanted to get out, but at the same time, there is too much information to get out! I don't want my blog to be known for it's "negativity" and such. I love my life!!! I love my children!! ALL my children! I just KNOW first hand, how IMPORTANT it is to get the information out!! If I only help ONE mother warrior seek EARLY intervention and help, then it is ALL worth it!!
Just to raise awareness too, is something I desire. I want to help anyone and everyone who may need a little more encouragement. A little nudge in the right direction to seek help. I know I had lots of people telling me I was paranoid. Had I listened to them any longer, Jack may not be as progressed as he is! I am so grateful I listened to my gut! It was telling me Jack needed help! I am so grateful for all those who led the way for me and Jack. Had it not been for Tyla's mom and all her hard work, I wouldn't have had a CLUE what to do for Jack! And not to mention Baby Joe!! I will be forever grateful to her for that! So, that is my goal. To help pave the way for someone in my same position. Someone who is scrambling, trying to figure out which way is up. Trying to know what the BEST thing is to do for your precious child.
THAT is my NEW goal!!
1 comment:
Brianna, I know that you have a huge task in your life to raise your wonderful special children. I know that the Lord knew that you would be the one to be that warrior the kids need for their mother. You will someday truly understand how special your are to have been chosen to be their mother. I know that you don't get told very often or get the kind of support that YOU really need, but I hope that I can give you any that I am capable of giving to you. I love you with all of my heart and soul.
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