Angel moms and their special kids

My husband and I recently watched a movie called Temple Grandin about a woman (Temple) who grew up with autism in a time when no one knew much of anything about it.

We watched as her mother was given the diagnosis by a cold doctor when her daughter was 4 years old. This man told a woman who has been trying everything to help and love her daughter that the cause of autism is ‘cold and aloof mothers that don’t give their child affection’. He then told her the only option was to institutionalize her daughter. Well, that ‘cold and aloof’ mother got her child to talk, read and think for herself and even go to college , receiving a PhD.
Although you didn’t see the mom a ton in the film, I loved her immediately. Because of her hard work and attention to her daughter with special needs, Temple has lived a rich and happy life in spite of her difference and how others saw her.
Unfortunately, autism is being diagnosed more and more with not a whole lot more answers on how or where it comes from. Fortunately, there are more programs and schools that cater to these needs and these children aren’t being immediately thrown into mental hospitals to be forgotten.
I have 2 nephews that are on the autism spectrum. They are angels walking on this earth trapped behind a wall that makes it difficult for them to communicate or show love to those they love the most. I watch in awe as their mothers do everything they can for these boys. They try any new diet, take them to specialty doctors, try holistic approaches, shots, anything that may open a window to their little boy. None of this is cheap and they sacrifice to make it happen. They have even sacrificed any free time they may have because it’s too hard to leave them with a babysitter too often. On occasion, there is the stare or open judgment of strangers (even friends or family members) who sometimes just don’t understand.
I know my sisters-in-law were meant to be these 2 boys mothers. I watch the patience and love that exudes from these women. Their dedication to the safety and happiness of these boys is inspiring and humbling. They remind me of Temple’s mom who did everything to help her daughter overcome her challenges. I know God sends these children to women like Heather and Jen because He knew they could love them through all the hard. I know these mothers are God’s angels on this earth watching out for His special children.
Anyone out there with children with special needs that may be reading this, know that you are doing everything you can for them. Never think for one minute that you are failing or have done something wrong. You have that child because God knew YOU could love them through the hard.