Hello! I just wanted to share a little about myself and let you know it's a safe space to share a bit about yourself. God has his hands on all of us. No matter how hard the fight for your next breath, meal, or shower, we are in the company of angels.
Before I had kids, I'm going to be honest, I prayed to God not to send me a special needs child because I would not be built for that. I'm barely able to invest in myself, much less a special needs child. So, when I had my first son, I thought I won the lottery. He was just like me. Smart like me. Attractive like me. Great personality. Truth be told, in some ways, he's better than I, and I thanked God every day for him. He's been low-maintenance after getting over the trauma of his birth. I had pre-eclampsia, and he was a preemie. Motherhood is challenging, even with the best of child.
Nine years later, when his brother was born, I just knew God blessed me with another brilliant, handsome, loving, outgoing child. And when I look at him, God really blessed me with another son who is all of those things and more. He started flipping over and crawling early, he started making noises that sounded like "Mom" early, but then at 10 1/2 months, he started regressing. He made those "mom" sounds less; he didn't respond to his name at all, and he never waved hi or bye, still doesn't. At 3, my son was diagnosed with level 3 non-verbal autism. And on top of that, his favorite thing to do was to elope. It still is. He climbs up high and jumps, or he'll climb on top of the refrigerator and hang out with his snacks or tablet.
I thank God for his angels because he's fallen and done so many things, only to come away unbothered with a little scratch. He is not for the faint of heart. He keeps me on my toes and my nerves on edge. Through all the trials and struggles, there is love, laughter, and God who strengthens me. I no longer think the way I did before I had children. They have introduced me to the love God wants and has for me.
Count it All joy Love,
Ms. Keisha
