Today starts the beginning of Jaden's third week in school. She just got on the bus a little while ago, at 6:10 am !! She cried. :o(
I send disposable diapers and her special foods for lunch and snack. Plus about 5 sippy cups. That child drinks a ton! I also send her special folder, with a notebook inside, that the teacher and I write back and forth in each day to let the other know about Jaden's needs.
I am having a hard time sending her to school. The mornings are peaceful around here but it's still heartbreaking. How do I know people are treating her well? I pray for each person to fall in love with her ( a miracle, I know, but my God is into miracles ;o)) and for them to have tons of patience and understanding in their hearts as they deal with her.
I was wondering this morning if I would have ever sent her to school had she not been autistic. And of course, the answer is no. I wondered if I had been so stubborn that God had to give me a huge call--like an autistic child--to make me hear him and obey.
The good news is that Jaden is doing so well! She is saying more words and looking at people directly most of the time. She also looks when you call her name. This is such an amazing miracle because she has been so consistent with it! Also, when I picked her up from class at church yesterday, I found her standing with the other children, joining in worship, watching the teacher intently. Just 8 months ago, she would be wandering around the room, looking at lights and climbing, with no interest in what other people were doing.
Isn't our God kind?
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