To whom it may concern,
I appreciate the kindness people are expressing. I am at this point very open about Nora. It's normal conversation to me. No secrets. She's on the spectrum. Cool.
No. Big. Deal.
My family and I do not need any prayers. What exactly are people praying about? Are people asking God to cure my child's autism? Are people asking God for my child to speak? Are they asking God for my child to be "normal?"
Maybe people don't know what else to say? Maybe it's just an innocent comment. Maybe. I don't know.
Look at her beautiful face. There's probably chocolate on it. Probably mac n' cheese stuck in her crazy curls. Listen to her sing "Old MacDonald had a Farm." She has stellar dance moves and she jumps on a trampoline like a crazed monkey.
The only prayers I need are to give me the strength to keep up with her energy.
But in all seriousness,
I pray that people look at Nora's heart too...not just her autism.
I pray that people educate themselves. Not for Nora's sake- but for everyone's sake.
Autism certainly isn't going anywhere.
Sincerely,
An over-sensitive Mom
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