February 23, 2016

A Good Reminder

When Cooper wakes up in the middle of the night and comes to my bed he touches my face. He usually rubs my forehead and lays his hand on my cheek. It is so gentle that sometimes it takes me a second to register he is even there.

Although he struggles with social cues, emotions, showing love, controlling his anger, etc., he is hands down the sweetest child I have ever met. I can’t even summarize his innocence with words.

I don’t know how people could give up. It’s just not possible.

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Kate Swenson

Kate Swenson lives in Minnesota with her husband Jamie, and four children, Cooper, Sawyer, Harbor and Wynnie. Kate launched Finding Cooper's Voice from her couch while her now 11-year-old son Cooper was being diagnosed with autism. Back then it was a place to write. Today it is a living, thriving community of people who want to not only advocate for autism, but also make the world a better place for individuals with disabilities and their families. Her first book, Forever Boy, will be released, April 5, 2022.

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  1. Maria Leland on February 23, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    This post brought me to tears…..my son does the exact same thing and although he is non verbal, I know it’s his way of saying “I love you mommy “.

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    • Avatar photo findingcoopersvoice on February 26, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      Love!



  2. swen1325@netzero.net on February 24, 2016 at 1:32 am

    That was great. He is so loved by all who know him. Di Please note: message attached



  3. Cyn on February 26, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    So sweet….there is a boy the same age as my son on the morning school bus that reaches out and touches my daughters face like that. The sweet look on his face and the way he looks at her says more then words. I think we hang on to all these precious moments to get through the harder ones….I know I do.



    • Avatar photo findingcoopersvoice on February 26, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      Love this!