Most of you know that our son Pauly is on the Autism Spectrum. What most of you don't know is all the emotional and physical stress that has gone with that during his lifetime. My faith and hope for the future of our family and for him has been challenged. I have been stretched to say the least and have endured more than a mother would ever dream of as she holds her newborn son. I have spent so many moments in such sorrow, confusion, and discouragement. One of the things that has hurt my heart so much is wondering if he would ever really love me. Would he ever respond when I told him I loved him? Would he ever just come up and hug me, or at least not resist my hug?
We have put so much time and effort in to helping him and our family, and we are definitely seeing the fruits of our labor. Pauly has started hugging us out of the blue, he hugs when he goes to bed, and he has even said I love you to Paul when he brought home a treat- a start. Today I received this in my bathroom. To say that it melted my heart is an understatement. There is power in our efforts; there is power in love; God is good!
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I'm sure you cried when you saw the card, and I definitely had tears in my eyes when I read it too! Was there any sort of occasion for the card, or was it a complete surprise?? I can't believe how much he's grown recently, and it's extra special for me when he agrees to give me a hug or takes an interest in connecting with me. You have a very special little boy! :)
Awww! What a great moment for both of you. Keep up the great work Meredith and Paul!
What a blessing. Treasure this....I know the pain (my oldest son has autism). God bless.
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