Waiting

     This morning I talked to a couple of mothers who are waiting--- waiting for assessments, waiting for pediatric appointments or appointments with specialists, waiting. It is not easy to wait when your child needs something. We all have to do it but it's one of the frustrations of being a parent of a special needs child. There is a lot of waiting.
     And as these parents, we are of course, extremely grateful that there are people, doctors, programs and teachers who can help our children. Our children could not make the progress they do without these folks and these programs. I try to make sure that my appreciation is apparent--- that I write and say thank you, every chance I get.
     These times of waiting can give us a chance to do some research and get better prepared for what is ahead. There are many informative and supportive websites and books that we can use to educate ourselves. When we know each other,we can talk and write back and forth; give a listening ear, vent our own worries and frustrations, share our small triumphs. And, there is still the waiting.