When MJ was first diagnosed I used to compare him to other children all of the time! It was almost as though I couldn’t help it! Eventually it made me incredibly depressed and through prayer I finally realized that it was getting me nowhere. I’m so grateful that I learned to never compare, but to celebrate any and every accomplishment/ progress made. It has made a world of difference in my life!
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A good reminder Nicky:-) While I am here allow me to greet you and thank you for taking the time to follow my blog. I will need to return to spend time here. Best wishes to you and your family🌹🌹🌹
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Thanks so much!!
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My pleasure:-)
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Yes. Everyone’s flavor of autism is different.
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I’ve been there too Nicky B when Isaiah was very young. I recall taking him to a kids Hume and all mommy’s sat on the floor to sing songs about identifying body parts. Of course there is always a hand clap! All the babies were joining in and tears just dwelled up in my eyes! First bother me now! At 4 just Sunday he was in court both arm raised and clapping! Tears swelled up again but for very different reasons this time. I love my baby just as God made him☺️
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It’s so wonderful when we let go of that “stuff” and can really appreciate these blessings that God gave us.
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Mad typing errors in my first post! I meant I took him to a kids gym!! And this past Sunday he was clapping in CHURCH! Lol! I respond a lot from my phone and you know how auto correct is! Geesshhh!
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lol no worries😊😊😊
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So true. I try to appreciate every blessing.
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It’s so important!
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It is the only to find peace and acceptance.
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This is so very true; I love this! I have done the same thing and the only thing I gained was a lot of sadness. Prayer and looking at every little and big accomplishment is what helped me as well.
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Wonderful that we realized comparing was just a horrible thing to do!
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I think all moms do this naturally but it’s a different kind of pain and longing in your case. I am very very happy though that we are now in full celebration mode 24/7 – because comparing is unnecessarily stressful!
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Very stressful!!!
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It’s a process getting to that point but once you do it changes everything. 🙂
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It sure does!
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So true. Not even just with other children, but even those in our own families. They are all unique. Thanks Nicky 🙂
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Yes they are. 🙂
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I am so happy that you learned to never compare. Now, I think it’s easier for you. You are blessed, Nicky! You have a beautiful family ❤
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Thank you so much.
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😀 I’m glad you’re ok and MJ, too ❤
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I ❤ this!!! Thank you!!!
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Wonderful!
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The saying that attitude is everything is so true. Your positive thoughts go such a long way and this is a brilliant post.
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Thank you so much!!😊😊
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My pleasure 🙂
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