I am a parent of a child with special needs. That is my sole reason for being here. I have no hidden agendas; no secret mission. My directions are driven by past frustrations and our family's successes. They create my vision and supply me with energy.
I am a parent of a child with special needs. I don't everything. On some days, I don't know anything. What I know can't be found in a book, and you can't hire someone to teach it to you. I can't separate what I am from where I have been.
I am a parent of a child with special needs. I know what it is like to believe in and hope for the impossible, and have faith that somehow it will all work out. I share this with other families who get through each day on little more than belief, hopes, and faith.
I am the parent of a child with special needs. I didn't ask for this position and I can't give it back. It belongs to me and is my responsibility, just as my child is my responsibility.
I am the parent of a child with special needs. I work to prepare other families like mine for the system and I work to prepare the system for other families like mine. When I fall short of your expectations and when I disappoint you, please remember why I was asked here in the first place.
I am the parent of a child with special needs. This is my sole reason for being here........
This was sent to me from my mother. She wanted to dedicate it to all those parents out there that are going through this so that they will know that they are not alone.
You can email her if you want. 
