See the picture up there, the one at the beginning of this blog? That's Gabe. He is our ten year old son who is diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. I love this picture of him, because it is the big picture. He is at homeschool gym class, socializing, being lead by someone other than his mom (thanks to two truly special women Jaclyn and Julianne - do you know them? If not, you should. A true example of Christian sisterhood...I feel a blog post coming on!). He has been asked to stop, stand still and listen and feel the rhythm of his heart. His face is so serene; he is at total peace. Why? Because he is listening to his inner rhythm, the beat of the unheard drum that creates the base line for the harmony of his life. I believe that is why Gabriel is successful. While he strives to be part of this world, to make friends, to go to Sunday School and to be social, he is also amazingly able to be still, hear his own beat and be at peace. Oh, if only I could learn that lesson from my dear, sweet boy.
For those of you who know and love and appreciate the quirky wonderfulness that is Gabe, thank you. He could not be who is or do what he does if it weren't for your love and understanding. More so, thank you Jesus for loving Gabe, for allowing us to be his earthly parents and for allowing him to find strength and comfort in you. You are his rock, and reading your word is how he soothes himself.
The big picture... knowing who you are and being happy with it, loving people and knowing they love you, knowing God and finding you strength and peace in Him. Gabe's ten and he's got it all. Gabe, you probably won't read this, but Tommy will and he will tell you all about it. You are my joy, and I love you to the moon and back.
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