I know this is not chicken related, but I just have to tell you all about my Autistic 13 yo daughter.....The other day we were driving to the beach and as we went under the overpass for I-95, she saw a sign for MIami that pointed off to the south.
She said, "I need to go there"
Me:, "What are you talking about?
Kid:, "MIami, I need to go there"
Me:, "Why would you need to go there?"
Kid:, "Because I am going to live there."
Me:, "What are you talking about? We are not moving to Miami, where did you get that idea?"
Kid:, "Well, someday!"
Me:, "What on Earth are you talking about?"
Kid:, "Someday I am going to get married and move to Miami!!!"
My 15 yo and I just started cracking up and tearing up at the same time, but sort of bittersweet- to think that she thinks just like any other kid, with things she wants to do as an adult!
I have planned that she will probably be with us forever, but maybe she will find a special person and get married and move to Miami
It would REALLY have to be a VERY SPECIAL person!!!!!
Sometimes her Autism is hard to deal with, but also sometimes we have moments like that , just out of the clear blue she comes up with things that surprise us. I certainly want the best for her, and never really thought before about the possibility that she may someday get married!!
I so love that kid! She has brought so many emotions to our lives. But the bittersweet thing is sort of hard to deal with! I guess because of not really knowing what to expect for her future. I am so Blessed to have been given these moments, and I wanted to share this one with you all, my chicken buddies