I was referred to this Poem By Mari Nosal, an amazing advocate for autism and an author as well.
It comes from–>link
This Poem Is For My Son Who Has Aspergers – I could not be prouder of the young man he has become – even if I tried. :-0)
My Flesh and Blood
God sent you here to teach me
Some things I did not know
Through different eyes I now see
Individual paths that we all go
You’re not what I had dreamed of
The young man I thought you’d be
But you no question I love
God chose you just for me
The struggles they are worth it
We climb mountains every day
Together a fire we have lit
We’re a team in every way
On the mountain we slip and slide
Sometimes I get morose
Although it is a rocky ride
A life I never chose
I couldn’t imagine my life
With out you by my side
We do experience much strife
It floats in and out like the tide
In the end it’s worth the work
A special young man you are
Special awe of you does lurk
You have come so far
I know that you will continue to grow
I never have a doubt
Whatever paths you eventually go
May be a different route
I’ll love you for whoever you’ll be
Though different from my view
For you a great life I foresee
It will be up to you
As you go through life and become a man
And challenges confront your life
Please always remember the words I CAN
They’ll help with your strife
Remember that I love you
I always will be there
If you ever feel blue
Remember that I care
The struggles they’ll continue
Of this I’m very sure
I know I cannot change you
I know there is no cure
God sent you here to teach me
Some things I need to learn
Through your eyes I see differently
The world that I discern
All though it pains me greatly
To see you struggle as you learn
The world you venture into
Must be achieved in your own way
I can not do it for you
Your own path you’ll have to lay
You’ll fall and falter make mistakes
In God you’ll have to trust
For you my heart does sometimes ache
But let you go I must
I’ll always be behind you to help you when you fall
But you must venture out now
Your talents you must use all
You will make it on your own
I’ll be your cheering crew
Through your life much strength you’ve shown
Remember I believe in you
