As I type this today my son is quietly watching ben 10 in his pjs albeit with a heavy head cold and my daughter is out playing in whats left of the snow. I am still in my pyjamas and all is right with the world for now. Today I got up and thought what have I to be thankful for this Christmas? You see there are so many more people out there worse off than us, they may be struggling financially or not have their health or worse still have a terminally ill child and be facing into a bleak Christmas and New Year. Even though it has been a tough year for us with two children diagnosed on the Autistic Spectrum we have a lot to be thankful for, our children are healthy and happy and in a family that loves them for who they are and what they will become. We are by no means wealthy but are comfortable enough to give them a roof over their heads and food in their stomach and a safe loving warm environment.
It struck me that the thing I was most thankful for this year was my fb Autie friends, you see they have been my salvation at the times I needed support and help the most. I have laughed with them, cried with them and shared my inner most thoughts with them as they have done with me! I feel TRULY blessed to each and every one of them come into my life indirectly through my children. You see the diagnosis of my children have led me to this very special group with which I share the highs and lows of my life and they don't judge me as they walk in the same shoes as I do. To all of you I wish you all a very heartfelt happy Christmas and a Happy New Year and I hope next year will be better for all of us and no matter what I will be there for all of you just as you have been there for me. Much love to you all. xxx
Beautiful sentiments Andra. It's a pleasure to be counted among your friends XXX
ReplyDeleteSame here, I am proud to know you and admire you for your determination and dedication to your children. They are lucky to have you:) I hope you all have a wonderful holiday and many blessings in 2010. Jen
ReplyDeletealso a pleasure to know you Andra, ,i will never ever forget the supposrt you gave me when i hit the darkest point of my life when luca had his seizure, you really helped me and talked and walked me through it
ReplyDeletei will always be greatful you were virtually by my side for that, i wish you and all your family a safe lovely and happy xmas and new year
and i wish the same to all my Fb friends, i truely would be lost without you all
lovely blog andra glad to know you too just been able to open fb and read everyones news has kept me sane this last few months. my gran always said something or someone will appear when you most need help to get through the tough times fb friends were someone and something this winter thank ye all so much
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post Andra and I love your Christmas Fireplace! it really evokes the "safe, loving and warm environment" you talk about.
ReplyDeleteI wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and blessings galore for 2010. xx Jazzy
What a lovely post Andra :) I too feel truely blessed with the facebook family we have. If it wasn't for you girls, I may have been carted off by the men in white coats long ago lol.
ReplyDeleteI hope you and your family have a fabulous Christmas and that 2010 is a good year for you all xxxx
Beautiful post, Andra! Hope you and all your family have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy and peaceful new year!! xxx 3laine
ReplyDeletebeautiful post andra, you have said out loud what we are all thankful for and what our salvation is at times
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmass and a wonderful new year xxx
Love you Roomie xx
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