Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all
And sweetest is the gale is heard; and sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm...
~Emily Dickinson

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

defining days


Patience: good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
Incompetence: lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

:a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation; "necessity is the mother of invention"

To be the best mother I can be to Kannon I must have above anything in this world, patience.

I must be patient with his behaviors.
I must be patient with his defiance.
I must be patient with the big picture here....that Kannon has little to no control over aspects of his life.

This all makes a recipe for such an opportunity.
My last post touched base on a bad day...one of many.
Today I wanted to share the outcome of such days.

Introspection: the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

So this is where I am...today....not in a month.

I have realized the path I have chosen in this life is not an easy one.
I know that I chose Kannon, and he chose me.
I love that he trusted me enough to put his life in my hands.
I am frustrated that I cannot be on my "A" game every day.
I understand that without struggle and raw emotion I will not grow.

I like the definition I found of "mother"...:a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation; "necessity is the mother of invention"

I like to think of myself as a "condition", rather than something so concrete...at least in societies mind(s).
I like to know that I can affect someone...that I can be the inspiration for something of greater good.
I like to think that a true "mother" is by definition someone she has become out of inspiration...
I like to think of it all as one big constant circle of evolution...whether it be emotional or physical, we must evolve.

I think inspiration can come from almost anything...even a really bad day...when you pick yourself back up....

Out of necessity.

peace:)









6 comments:

  1. Once again Lady you touch us with your beautiful writing. Kary you bring tears to my eyes and a warm peace to my heart when I read your blog and see your pictures. Loved getting your Christmas card...always one of my favorites to receive. Although I was disappointed that Kyle sent nothing this year :) May this 2011 bring you all peace, love, joy and PATIENCE, right? LOVE YA! Laura

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  2. I always say understanding is one thing... KNOWING is another... you KNOW... you get it... your words inspire. Thank you for sharing them.

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  3. So wonderful to have found your blog, Kary! It is beautiful! I look forward to following you! I would love to have your blog link on my blog!

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  4. thanks so much for the inspiring note. it came at a good time for me since I am having one of those days as we speak.

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  5. Thank you. This is just what I needed at this very moment. Not 10 minutes ago my 3YO autistic daughter tested my patience to the limit. Thank you for this.

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  6. Your words speak the truth and lift me up. I too am a mother of a 6 year old boy with autism. From the far corners of Ormoc City, Philippines, thank you for sharing this. God bless you!

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