My Dear Sweet Adla,

Growing up and coping with life changes is never easy for anyone. From the moment I looked into your big bright brown eyes I have been filled with absolute joy. When you were born, I was so excited to have my little girl.
Oh the things I had planned for you and me; teaching you different things I learned from all the important women in my life and telling you all the stories they told me as I was growing up. But when you were diagnosed with Autism all the dreams, I planned became gray.

I thought how I would ever be able to share with you; special moments other mother and daughters share? But Adla please forgive me I was so wrong! As you have been growing up ;I acknowledge the daily presence in our life of mystery, uncertainty, and hope that comes with human evolution and being a woman.

Yes, Adla you have Autism but the women your growing up into is not defined by Autism. It is teaching me we grow into who we are by the support and encouragement of those who love us and the spirit we are born with; your spirit is strong and brave; so, your future is bright.

I know together we (you, your siblings, Daddy and I) will grow up together with lots of love and happiness.
Thank you for all the wonderful stories we have created together so far and all the special moments we have shared; I looked forward to more to come with my Special GAL!

Love you always,

Mommy