I am one glad Dad these days. I
feel so very blessed. Everyday I thank God for these three
wonderful souls He sent to be my children. They all have
such beautiful spirits. They all bring joy to me and to the
world around them every single day. It is always such a
pleasure to take walks around town with my oldest son. He
has more people say "Hi" to him in a day than I do in a
week. This is because his goodness and friendliness touches
the hearts of everyone he meets. My youngest son rarely
speaks at all, yet his spirit shines in other ways. His
spontaneous joy and delight in the simplest things makes me
smile and his wonderful laughter sounds as beautiful as an
angel’s song. Both of my sons do have Autism, but Autism
doesn’t have them.My boys also remind me that sometimes
the brightest souls come to Earth in disguise. They come
hidden in broken bodies and handicapped minds. They come
needing our help and care, yet at the same time they show
the rest of us how to live. They go around spreading love,
sharing joy, and shining God’s light. And they help us to
realize that we can do the same.
Those who know them often become better because of them
too. I know that my daughter’s kind, giving, and loving
heart has grown stronger and more beautiful because of them.
She has had to face a lot growing up with two "special"
brothers, but she has used it all to become the wonderful,
young woman she is today. Her own spirit glows so brightly.
She has already become one of those shining souls who makes
the world a better place just by being in it.
I think that I will remain one glad Dad for all of my
days here. Life has given me a lot of challenges and
struggles to face, but God has given me the love, joy, and
strength to face them. Life has given me two handicapped
sons to raise and care for, but Heaven has blessed me with
three shining souls to show me what it means to live and
what it means to love.
