We've been blessed that our son hadn't been really sick until over a week ago. For the first time, I experienced seeing what influenza and pneumonia simultaneously does to a young child. He seemed so strong despite his quietness. I was completely surprised at the doctor's conclusion because I was expecting to be told that it was just a cold and I knew what to do. When you have a child with autism who doesn't know how to communicate how he's feeling and has such a high tolerance for pain...is so very strong...it really makes you wonder if you're being an overprotective mom or your instincts are correct. Sure I can ask him how he's feeling, but he'll just repeat my question back to me. I could ask him if his throat hurts, yet even if it does, he tells me "no". This child can be so difficult to care for! So, after leaving the doctor's office and communicating to my husband, I did the first thing that came natural to me...the one thing that would keep my fear away...I asked my friends and family to pray for him.
In Esther 3 , the Jewish people were reminded of who they were and what God had done for them despite what was going on and what they were feeling. I know who I am and what God has done for me. Do you?
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I pray that your son has recovered and is feeling much better. I can't imagine how it must have stressed you to see him in that condition.
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