Everyone meet Caleb!
I was only 17 when i discovered i would be blessed with a beautiful boy with Down Syndrome. It was difficult for me to raise a baby at such a young age, especially one with special needs but it wasn't until last year that he was diagnosed with Autism. For the past 10 years, I use to ask myself, 'why me?' because each day i was faced with new challenges; however, the more i took the time to understand him, the more he opened my eyes and mind to a different world. Even though he is non-verbal, every time i look at him, he shows me that life is beautiful. Its the small things that make him happy, the lights that surround us, the air that we breathe and the hugs that we share. I began to realize that maybe...just maybe..i need him more that he needs me. This little boy, who will soon be 10, has taught me patience & the true meaning of life. Now, instead of asking myself that silly question, 'Why Me?', i ask myself, 'My oh my, what did i do to be blessed with a young boy whose heart is filled with nothing but love & joy?' Do i still long to hear him talk one day, yes, but actions speak louder than words & he is living proof of that, waking up to him hopping into my bed early in the morning just to give me the most warmest hugs & kisses...those moments are priceless and i wouldn't have it any other way!
Oak Harbor, WA
