I am me...

[Barb]

I am eleven years old, and sometimes I get SO frustrated!!

I am not stupid...as a matter of fact, in some areas, I might be judged at genius level.

I have a desire to make myself understood, but it is often so hard...I know what I want to say, but putting the right words in place is not as easy as others make it seem.

I have Asperger's Syndrome.

This frustration at my inabilities leads me to bouts of anger...I sometimes hit those who love me most, and I say terrible and hurtful things. When it is over, I am So sad and angry at myself.

My anger at myself leads me to sometimes hit myself in the chest...oh man, I wish I could make it all go away.

How I wish I were like everyone else. My mind is always on the go, and it keeps me awake a night...it is SO frustrating!!

The school system says that they have done all they can for me. They tell my parents that I have learned all I can, and am in fact "unlearning" what I have been taught.

This is NOT true!!

I am learning new things every day...maybe not at the pace they think I should, but I am learning.

Why do they want to push me aside?! Is it because I talk alot?! Well, there was a time I didn't talk at all, and my family prayed for me.

I can't figure it out...

Unless you have been where I am, you just can't understand my frustration.

Who will help me?! Who is willing to take the time and extend a hand of patience?!

I don't like change...I don't understand change, but can someone work with me and show me how to accept it?!

Who is willing?!

I am me...not someone to be pitied or overlooked.

I am me...a little boy with a heart of love and a wealth of knowledge to share and to receive.

Who will help me?!

[Rhoni]

I have met this little boy and he has a heart of gold. Dear Lord, help him find his place in your kingdom, his church, his school, and his family.

In Jesus name. Thank-you in advance for the mighty man of God you are making of him.

[Barb]

I am me, and I had a perfect day in school today. Thank you for praying for me.

[RevBuddy]

Originally Posted by Barb

I am eleven years old, and sometimes I get SO frustrated!!

I am not stupid...as a matter of fact, in some areas, I might be judged at genius level.

I have a desire to make myself understood, but it is often so hard...I know what I want to say, but putting the right words in place is not as easy as others make it seem.

I have Asperger's Syndrome.

This frustration at my inabilities leads me to bouts of anger...I sometimes hit those who love me most, and I say terrible and hurtful things. When it is over, I am So sad and angry at myself.

My anger at myself leads me to sometimes hit myself in the chest...oh man, I wish I could make it all go away.

How I wish I were like everyone else. My mind is always on the go, and it keeps me awake a night...it is SO frustrating!!

The school system says that they have done all they can for me. They tell my parents that I have learned all I can, and am in fact "unlearning" what I have been taught.

This is NOT true!!

I am learning new things every day...maybe not at the pace they think I should, but I am learning.

Why do they want to push me aside?! Is it because I talk alot?! Well, there was a time I didn't talk at all, and my family prayed for me.

I can't figure it out...

Unless you have been where I am, you just can't understand my frustration.

Who will help me?! Who is willing to take the time and extend a hand of patience?!

I don't like change...I don't understand change, but can someone work with me and show me how to accept it?!

Who is willing?!

I am me...not someone to be pitied or overlooked.

I am me...a little boy with a heart of love and a wealth of knowledge to share and to receive.

Who will help me?!

I think my Presbyter has Asperger's Syndrome

Sorry, I couldn't resist...

[nahkoe]

Originally Posted by Barb

I am me, and I had a perfect day in school today. Thank you for praying for me.

Those are the best!

[Barb]

Originally Posted by nahkoe

Those are the best!

Yes, they are...

[CC1]

Originally Posted by Barb

I am eleven years old, and sometimes I get SO frustrated!!

I am not stupid...as a matter of fact, in some areas, I might be judged at genius level.

I have a desire to make myself understood, but it is often so hard...I know what I want to say, but putting the right words in place is not as easy as others make it seem.

I have Asperger's Syndrome.

This frustration at my inabilities leads me to bouts of anger...I sometimes hit those who love me most, and I say terrible and hurtful things. When it is over, I am So sad and angry at myself.

My anger at myself leads me to sometimes hit myself in the chest...oh man, I wish I could make it all go away.

How I wish I were like everyone else. My mind is always on the go, and it keeps me awake a night...it is SO frustrating!!

The school system says that they have done all they can for me. They tell my parents that I have learned all I can, and am in fact "unlearning" what I have been taught.

This is NOT true!!

I am learning new things every day...maybe not at the pace they think I should, but I am learning.

Why do they want to push me aside?! Is it because I talk alot?! Well, there was a time I didn't talk at all, and my family prayed for me.

I can't figure it out...

Unless you have been where I am, you just can't understand my frustration.

Who will help me?! Who is willing to take the time and extend a hand of patience?!

I don't like change...I don't understand change, but can someone work with me and show me how to accept it?!

Who is willing?!

I am me...not someone to be pitied or overlooked.

I am me...a little boy with a heart of love and a wealth of knowledge to share and to receive.

Who will help me?!

Barb,

My heart grieves when I read something like this because I know it is true and I am one of those that has such a hard time having patience and understanding with those who need that need it the most.

After I grraduated from Bible College and was in Secular College my wife and I were houseparents to seven emotionally disturbed and / or mentally retarded children ranging in age from 7 to 16.

We were those kids "parents" Monday through Saturday for two years. It was a life changing experience. I was so emotionally wrapped up trying to help those kids and make their lives better it was very hard to leave.

Just providing as normal as possible a household for seven of these kids gave me a whole new appreciation for those who are not just trying to socialize them and give them a normal homelife but are actually trying to teach them things.

Special Ed teachers and the parents and caregivers of special needs children deserve our utmost respect and prayers.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by CC1

Barb,

My heart grieves when I read something like this because I know it is true and I am one of those that has such a hard time having patience and understanding with those who need that need it the most.

After I grraduated from Bible College and was in Secular College my wife and I were houseparents to seven emotionally disturbed and / or mentally retarded children ranging in age from 7 to 16.

We were those kids "parents" Monday through Saturday for two years. It was a life changing experience. I was so emotionally wrapped up trying to help those kids and make their lives better it was very hard to leave.

Just providing as normal as possible a household for seven of these kids gave me a whole new appreciation for those who are not just trying to socialize them and give them a normal homelife but are actually trying to teach them things.

Special Ed teachers and the parents and caregivers of special needs children deserve our utmost respect and prayers.

Thank you, CC...he is very dear to me. Last night he was SO down, and it was quite upsetting, as you could tell from my post I'm sure. I had never seen him that way.

But today is another day and things are better, thank the Lord...