...But I Sure Love My Tour Guide!

by an Autism mom

Maria (Ehma) Porpio

My sweet friend sent me a text today about Autism. It is a picture of a dad walking with his toddler daughter and the message goes like this: 

"Autism is a journey I didn't plan but I sure love my tour guide!"

I didn't wait any minute to text her back as I could not help laughing while my tears kept escaping. She made my day. What a blessing to have a friend like her!

Let me share with you images of my tour guide (during one of our family-pizza-making-night), who has not only showed me the way but helped grow tremendously as well:

Caught by the act... licking the remainder of the dough.

Our flattened pizza dough... Luke with his best sister ever!

Oh what fun to put cheese toppings!

Now finally, eating the fruit of their labor.

I am so loved by God because He gave me a son who taught me well. Autism is not something to be embarrassed about but a grace to be celebrated anytime we get the chance...