Life Is Lived in the Moments!
Example to Entire School
My son was given a very important speaking part in the end-of-the-year musical at his elementary school this year. About half-way through the musical, he had a meltdown and walked off the stage while crying uncontrollably. He refused to finish and was brought to sit with me to calm him down. His teacher asked to speak with him. He went with his teacher, and quite miraculously, went back up on the stage to his place and finished the musical. He did his speaking part with such clarity and preciseness, that he received a standing ovation! This was the very first time that I, or anyone, had seen him pull himself out of a meltdown. He was the hero at school the next day, and the principal used him and the prior nights’ situation as an example to the entire school. I am SO proud of him!!
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~ Peggy Gurney (Proud Mom)
Happy Tears
My proudest Mommy moment happened only a few weeks ago. My son, Evan, age 6, has nonverbal autism. Every now and then he will say some words but nothing like this. He came and sat on my lap, put both hands on my cheeks and said “I wuv wuv you Mommy!” and gave me a big squeeze (Hug). I cried happy tears, and even as I write this or share with friends, I tear up. Another proud Mommy moment was when my daughter, Kelsey, age 9, who has Aspergers told me when it’s time for Prom she would take Evan. I couldn’t be any more proud of my children. Every day is something new. The three words we take for granted “I love you” mean so much because I truly know my children love me and I must be doing something right. I look forward to many more Proud Mommy moments. [1]
~ Barb Hewitt (Proud Mom)
Music to My Ears
My proudest moment was when we could hear Nathasha cry. She has a tracheostomy so sound is a luxury. When we first placed the passy muir valve on her (around 16 months), and I heard her cry, I immediately hugged her and was filled with so much joy, love and happiness, which cannot be described in words. Never thought a “cry” would be music to my ears 🙂 [1]
~ Nisha Morris (Proud Mom)
Wow, What a Statement!
At my son’s 8th grade graduation, all the kids walked into the audience to find their mothers and give them a rose and a letter that they had hand written. My son’s letter was thanking me for taking such great care of his sister (special needs) and expressed his appreciation for always being calm with her. Wow, what a statement. It brought tears and a very proud moment. [1]
~ Cheryl LeValley (Proud Mom)
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Proud Moments can be any time that you have been extremely proud of your child with special needs. It can be when they are giving it their all or reaching a milestone. You may feel you can only share your excitement or enthusiasm with someone that will really understand. We understand. [email protected]
Helpful Articles
- Advocacy Tips for the Long Haul [3]
- Advocacy: What Does That Word Mean to You? [4]
- How to Find Your Special Child’s Spark? [5]
- Getting Your Child Motivated for This School Year [6]
- Small Steps to Help Your Loved One Progress [7]
- Starting Small to Make Big Changes [8]
- 20 Positive Affirmations to Remind Your Child They Are Loved [9]
- Improving Communication with your Child with Learning Disabilities [10]
- Embracing Your Child’s Best Ways of Learning 12 Different Ways to Learn [11]
This post originally appeared on our September/October 2010 Magazine [12]