I'm So Glad God Gave Me You

Sammy was diagnosed with Aspergers about six years ago. We've known all his life that he was "different.". Brilliant and odd and dresses a bit strangely has trouble making friends yet all who meet him take a liking to him.

His capacity to focus on what intrigues him is unmatched by most. However, the list of what intrigues him is very narrow and specific.

Also, I've often wondered; How could one young man be so smart but have trouble washing his hair or brushing his teeth? How could he be so intelligent but be incapable of holding down a job in real life?

I wonder if he'll ever find his hunger...his drive.....his motivation.

Before he was diagnosed, I remember feeling so confused. Why wasn't he turning out like our other kids? Why didn't his intelligence translate into more success in the real world?

Now at 22, I have my worries for him. I see his life passing by. He spends his time researching on the computer, wanting to watch only the news and its atrocities.

He does have a passion for the world and feels a strong sense of altruism. 

I am trying to find a place for him to be active in this regard within the city he now lives with his brother.

A Letter To Sam

I'm so glad God gave me you.

My beautiful Sam expresses all alone,
He lives in a world that’s all his own

My beautiful Sam doesn’t quite fit in
Schools and rules were never made for him.

My brilliant Sam already knows by now
He is to be a different man somehow.

I want him to build a life he can be proud of
Find his purpose find some love.

My gentle Sam, my sweet son
I want to see him free and watch him run.

There is so much passion, so much pride
So much possibility inside.

I'm so glad God gave me you.

Mom