Justice is my 17 year old son who has autism. He was diagnosed at almost 4 years old. I am so thankful for the teachers that have helped to mold him. He has overcome so many obstacles in life. Justice will be a Senior in high school in August 2014. He takes special ed classes as well as regular ed classes. Justice loves God. He knows the Bible backwards and forewords. He is a usher at Church. He sings duets and solos at Church. Where he may stammer to speak sometimes, he sings like an angel. He love to sing Casting Crowns songs most of all. He is active in our Church and prays with people all the time. Outside of Church, unless you are a pretty girl, he doesn't talk much. He loves anything to do with history. I also want to mention that Justice is a Global Messenger for Illinois Special Olympics and loves to speak on "Spread the word to end the word."
Justice went to his Junior prom this year and had a blast. He had never wanted to participate in any dances or extra curricular activities at school other than Special Olympics. He invited a friend from Church who attended a neighboring school and she said , yes, she would be honored to be his date. They went as friends, he kept telling me that. She was wonderful to teach him some dances ahead of time and he felt so comfortable with her by his side. He now can't wait for the next dance at school. I was always so worried, but I think I had not given his friends at school and Church enough credit. They are awesome with him and he has so many friends. I think his cocoon is opened and he's turning into my handsome and accomplished butterfly. I think sometimes we don't give our kids enough credit in life. I want my son to have it all! Also, he wants all the girls to know he is single.
Rosiclare, IL
