Our Son’s Autism Diagnosis
(I guess you could call this an article; but in truth, I’m simply sharing my heart. This story is about my son, JJ, and my families journey these past eight years. Maybe you are having challenges as well. Perhaps your challenge is not with a child diagnosed with a disability, but a parent you are caring for or another loved one who may be in need. The fact is: You are in this place of seeings God’s Glory in a situation that to those looking in — would seem like everything but a place of hope and belief. For many reading this and who know me, I probably won’t be spiritual enough for you — quoting scriptures and making tons of religious degrees. You see, I KNOW my son and our family is in the hands of God. I already know that we are walking in victory in this area, but their are some truths in this walk that I am compelled to share. There are some challenges and struggles that are very real — in the superNATURAL place in which my family daily lives. I pray that you are BLESSED in hearing part of our story.)
This is my son, Jeriah. He’s eight years old now and is the joy of our lives. Every night he prays with me and if I forget, he comes looking for me to make sure I pray over him before his head hits the pillow. Every morning he wakes me up with a gigantic hug and sloppy kiss; and expects to be prayed over by his daddy. He loves calling me by my middle name (of which I will never share), and telling me to, “Wake up!” He get’s “right in my ear” while I’m sleeping and then shout it — knowing I’ll wake up in a panic, nearly rolling out of the bed. He thinks its funny.
