Tuesday, April 2, 2013

We are all abnormal - Light it up Blue

We are all abnormal in some way.
 Which really makes us all totally normal.


The month of April is Autism Awareness month.
In our home we are aware, daily of the effects of Autism.
And yet, in our home, we forget that 'autism' is a frowned upon diagnosis.
We have been blessed with 4 gorgeous kids, each quirky in their own unique way. To some, more than one may be slip-sliding on the spectrum.
To others none of our children fit the 'autistic' profile.



To us, our kids are all 'normal', they are all we've known. There are differences, like in any family, but because these are our kids and we have been living and breathing the spectrum for all this time, often we forget it is not 'normal' for everyone'
Until our son sells his shoes at the pub.


or gives impromptu lectures at seaworld.




Until a 'friend' tells me he should be in a group home.
Until someone points out that our normal is not 'normal'.

Research shows that about 1 in 100 children, almost 230 000 Australians, have an Autism Spectrum Disorder and that it is more prevalent in boys than girls. 


This year we are striving not only for awareness but also for acceptance. For all who slip'n'slide along the spectrum, and for the families and support people who are trying their very best to give their ASD person the best the world can offer.

Please join me this April as we open our hearts and minds in acceptance of all the blessings in our world.
Even the ones who now have no shoes.

xxxx


10 comments:

  1. Love the new look lovely. And I love this post. Too funny about your boy selling his shoes! Bless his little cotton socks. Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses lovely

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    1. Dirty cotton socks they were too when he finally shuffled his way home, but he had more money than when he left the house so he figured it was worth it. LOL

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  2. Beautiful words.
    I will gladly join you in opening hearts and minds to all the blessings in our world.Xx

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    1. Thankyou Deb ! I know you have read our whole journey so you know start to finish where we have traveled. Open hearts is the only way to go xx

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  3. Oh I knew about the shoes but not the impromptu sealife lecture! That is priceless! As is your love for your unique children. Much love to you, L xx

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    1. Hi Twitchy, Oh yes, hour long impromptu lectures at seaworld.. I must blog about that some day LOL

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  4. Love you, TMYM, and your quirky blessings!!!

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    1. we know you do. and you have always accepted our blessings with open hearts and minds. xxx

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  5. I have the biggest smile on my face reading this post. Such beautiful words. Selling his shoes "priceless" I love it :) so true that none of us are actually "normal" what is that anyway ?
    Sending love and hugs to you and to everyone who lives with Autisum on a daily basis.

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    1. Thanks Beck... yeah one day I want someone to actually sit down and try to define 'normal' . It doesn't exist. xx

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Your comments are welcome, please be kind and respectful. We all have different views of the world, sharing your view with gentle words is appreciated.xxx Lisa