I am a 30-year old mom of four. I am being treated for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. My daughter, Celia, is 7 and newly diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Inattentive-type ADD. She was homeschooled for most of the first grade, finishing out the year in the public school. With school over, she will be homeschooled again. My son, David, is 5 1/2 and has been diagnosed with Mild Autism. I am currently homeschooling him in Kindergarten and I am incorporating his speech and occupational therapy into his school day. My next son, Daniel, is 3 1/2. We have been able to see the signs of OCD in him practically since birth. I am afraid that his OCD is beyond mine or Celia’s. Our third son is Henry. He’ll be two in July 2007.
I watch his development like a hawk. Anytime he does something that is not typical, I freak out. But he seems to be on target across the board. My husband, Scott, is a Track & Field Coach at the collegiate level.
After 8 1/2 years of marriage, we are preparing to move for the 7th time. Scott’s job. I am hoping to leave Texas forever–except perhaps to visit my best friend (though I am optimistic that God will be moving her and her family to be near us). Originally from Pennsylvania, I want to live on the east coast. I want to be near family.
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Scott // June 8, 2007 at 7:59 pm
One Sunday at church David wanted to be held and was just generally cuddly. I was looking at him and thinking that if (hypothetically) he stops developing now or soon that Liza and I might very well be the only “friends” he ever has. The only people in which he has mutually extended and unconditional love. I realize the gravity of such a prospect when I remember my friends and what kind of friend I have been to them. Then I thought about the lyrics of the song we were singing in praise and worship and it spoke of Jesus always being our friend (I don’t remember the exact words). Then I realized that no matter what happens to Liza or me God will ALWAYS be David’s friend – a real friend and might be the only one that can really communicate with him. That made me cry. Not sad, but happy that no matter what happens with David from here on God will always be with him and be his closest friend. Of course David could develop normally or at least only be a little behind where he should be. He could marry, have kids, become a very important person in his field or just a great guy to be around. But, God will always be his friend. I love my family very, very much. I’m crying now.
Scott
(I’m the one you dont hear much about)
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