"Nek, when you first meet them they might cry, your face is new and you're not part of our regular routine". That's what my cousin told me the 1st time I met her twin boys. I didn't get it. I've worked with children all of my life, it's expected. You know " Stranger Danger". But apparently, it was deeper than that. Her husband later explained they suffer from Autism. As I began to spend more time with them, became apart of their routine, they began to enjoy my face and hug on me! That made my heart smile.
I have a few Awesome Sister girls whose sons also suffer from autism. I watch them and marvel at their strength and preserverance. We are quick to say what we can, won't and can't do until we are placed in a situation where there is no room for can't and won't.
Today, I just wanted to take a few moments and salute my amazing cousin and my Sistergirls. When I think of each of you, I think of your strength. You make the world a better place because of your patience. I'm sure it's hard and overwhelming some days but you do it. Through tears, hurt, blame: you put on your wonderwoman capes and you fly.
I stand with you in this day and I too will light it up blue. I'm not a nail polish lover but Blue is my absolute favorite color.. So my nails are painted and today we light it up together!!
Signed,
It's a Happy Blue kind of Day
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