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Originally Posted by radio_flyer
(muffy).........There is no doubt that I love my son and care for his well being. If that makes me a good mom, then I qualify. But it is all that stuff inbetween the love and caring that I have failed.
When I should have been "understanding" I was critical. When I should have been quiet, I spouted off. When I thought I was helping, I was making things worse. I've made so many mistakes. And yes, I know all parents make mistakes, so I am not being too hard on myself by saying I've made mistakes..
When I thought I knew the answers I discovered I was wrong. Have to say that I am learning from my son. All of this makes a most usual family. We struggle. We fight. We laugh. We get on each other's nerves. shrugs shoulders........ Being a parent is a hard job. Somebody should hand out "manuals" when folks get married. Manuals on family and raising children. One of those "dummy books" on how to have a good family and how to raise children. Even a "dummy book" on mental illness would be helpful...
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aww((radio flyer))))))))))))) you brought tears to my eyes. The thing is you see what you need to do now, We all goof. I have many a time with my son. That manul thing would have been so helpful. Still would be.
Keep on learning as thats what makes you a good mom. I know you are one as you would not have just wrote out what you did.
You said (((We struggle. We fight. We laugh. We get on each other's nerves. shrugs shoulders........))))) and i know form your post you love too. You just described a family.
I have posted this many a time before. It can go with any child who is having a hard time and to the parent to know each one is a gift to each other. You were given your son for a reason.
A meeting was held quite far from earth!
It's time again for another birth.
Said the angels to the Lord above.
This child will need much love.
His progress maybe very slow.
Accomplishment he may not show.
And he'll require extra care.
From the folks he meets down there.
He may not run or laugh or play.
His thoughts may seem quite far away.
In many ways he won't adapt.
And he'll be known as handicapped.
So lets be careful where he's sent.
We want his life to be content.
Please , Lord, find the parents who
Will do a special job for You.
They will not realize right away
The leading role they're asked to play.
But with this child sent from above.
Comes stronger faith and richer love.
And soon they'll know the privilege given
In caring for their gift from heaven.
Their precious charge, so meek and mild.
Is heavens very Special child.
This was written By: Edna Massimilla