One of the greatest blessings in my life was finding a friend who had a child with autism. During that lonely time in the beginning I found a playgroup that met together once a week. It frightened me because I still didn't want to beleive that my son really had autism. But it helped me so much to learn what other parents knew and gave me so many resources that I had no knowledge about.
Then when we were moving across the country I mostly feared for J (the name I'll call him from now on). I wanted to be in a place where he would have good teachers and where he could grow and be happy. I did some calling around and we moved into the best school district we could find. I met a woman who has become a dear friend who has two sons with autism. I love meeting together with her and discussing our sons and feeling really understood. She and her husband are incredible parents and her great faith and attitude have truly lifted me up and given me a more Eternal perspective of my son and our family.
This friend began a photography business and is so gifted in seeing the beautiful in uniqe ways. She began photography out of the frustration of being able to get a good family picture. Those of you with children of autism will truly understand this. She loves to photograph families who have children with autism and understands what a gift it is to the parents to have a photo that reflects the true beauty of their child. Check out her amazing photography at
Find a friend and you will both be blessed.
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