The Way You Make You Me Feel
I remember the day so clearly, we sat outside at that little Italian restaurant as it was the start of our little dudes 2nd birthday weekend.
We had just left his 2 year check up and were being sent for further evaluations.
You told me not to worry, that we can get through anything and that we would tackle this head on together. I just remember being so scared.
The day of diagnosis was hard.
They told us it was Autism and we had no clue where to start. I know you were being strong for me and I appreciated that so much. This family can only have one worrier and I have already claimed that spot.
From that day, you have proven to me that we can indeed tackle this together.
You know exactly what to say after a hard day, you push me and give me the strength to tackle the next hurdle.
You are his biggest fan and I am yours. I don’t take the time to tell you how lucky we are to have you. Even though he can’t say it, I know he thinks you hung the moon.
We are incredibly lucky.
You are so patient with him, so loving and kind. You are not afraid to pitch in and help with laundry or chores.
You keep us laughing even on the hard days.
On the loud days, you encourage me to run a bath and sneak in the speaker so I can have some “quiet time”.
You never judge either of our emotions, you embrace them lovingly.
You make me feel like I can do anything and I know as he gets older that he will feel the same way too.
You are so confident in yourself and I want our dude to be the same way. You push him to try new things but also know when it’s time to scoop him up and run.
I get so nervous in public and you always know to say or do.
I know that this has to be hard for you too.
Most Dads are playing sports with their kids at this age or tinkering around in the garage but you don’t let that stop you from connecting with him.
You find ways to engage with him and that means the world to me.
Even though this isn’t the life we envisioned, it’s a wonderful one. One that I wouldn’t change for the world.
Happy Father’s Day to the most caring and patient man I have ever met.
I’m so honored to call you my husband and live this journey with you. I could NOT do this life with anyone else nor would I want to.
You are a special Dad, not because you have to be but because you want to be.
We love you!
Written by, An Anonymous Mother
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