One of those weeks with a moment that changed everything! Nothing prepared our hearts to hear that Paris has autism. Instant tears filled my eyes as I tried to process ... AUTISM ... Paris!? All in one moment, SHOCK left me in denial, confusion, fear, and my Mommy heart felt helpless for her. Her doctor was talking but all I could was try to process. A flood of questions filled my mind, so many qu
estions. When the doctor asked if we had any questions, I sat silently ... grappling with my own emotions. The diagnosis felt heavy and bigger than us. Leaving the dr. office, I was a mess. Chad held my hand in the car, prayed over us, prayed over Paris, asked God for direction and understanding. Even though he was struggling within himself, he comforted me and reminded me that we have a hope in God. That night, I spent the entire night praying, watching Paris sleep, researching Level 2 ASD (autism spectrum disorder). I realized I wouldn't change anything about her. Not her silly smile, her social awkwardness, the way she laughs and can't stop, or how she won't look me in the eye sometimes ... she's perfect just like God made her to be. But my heart sunk again when I thought of the cruelty in our world ... I wouldn't change her, but I would change the world for her! This is when I thought of The Kindness Project. We have set a goal to sell 50 shirts this summer to support Autism Awareness and raise funds for Paris's homeschool books and trips to Cincinnati Children's for ABA interventions. I'll post in the comments the shirts that are available and how you can join the fight for KINDNESS!
