tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005629287334223796.post4674956626993049842..comments2023-06-23T02:52:56.963-05:00Comments on Glimpses of Skiff: Bad Behavior or DisabilityKristine Meier-Skiffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16882849845877860192noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005629287334223796.post-17365277011009711142012-01-17T12:28:14.889-06:002012-01-17T12:28:14.889-06:00Marie I couldn't have said it better myself......Marie I couldn't have said it better myself....in fact I didn't. It is a different world and unless someone has been exposed to children with special needs they really do not understand. Not jumping to rush judgements is a lesson I have learned in spades along this road. Thank you for the incredible compliment. Love you lots-KristineKristine Meier-Skiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882849845877860192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005629287334223796.post-66746025838922131052012-01-16T21:49:33.713-06:002012-01-16T21:49:33.713-06:00thanks, Kristine.
i do not have any autistic child...thanks, Kristine.<br />i do not have any autistic children.<br />BUT.<br />my dear friend just had an official diagnosis with her young child. i can testify that what might "work" for most kids many times only makes it worse for a child with autism.<br />i do not and cannot fully understand what her (or your) days are like, but i know that i can do my best to encourage her and you too:)<br />i know that you know this. however, sometimes it helps to hear it (read it) again.<br /><br />too many undiagnosed children with special needs are abused by frustrated parents at their wits end. not that the parent is trying to abuse them, they are litterally frayed to the breaking point because they don't understand what in the world is going on in the child's head. looks like bad behavior, right? easy one, punish them. not so with a precious child who is hardwired differently. there is definitely a REASON that you were trusted with 5 precious spectrum children to nurture...i cannot even fathom the extreme perseverence you have developed in caring for your family so thoroughly and diligently. the passion with which you are able to love them so unconditionally. the level of calm and patience that you exercise for their benefit. it surely is exhausting and draining work.<br /><br />i think you must be doing things right...my bible says "be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires."(james 1:19-20) sounds like you and He are on the same page:)<br /><br />i know the critics don't surprise you, but just know that there are some who "see your works and then praise your Father in heaven". you must be shining pretty bright for me to see that light all the way from Texas, girl!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14265319521058671291noreply@blogger.com