I am me...
 

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?!

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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.

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

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I think my Presbyter has Asperger's Syndrome

Sorry, I couldn't resist...

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Those are the best!

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Yes, they are... :bliss

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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.

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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... :bliss