The Army has lists and resources for everything! Just this week I was joking about how they do not have a resource for special needs families... then my husband sent me this link he just got. Head on over register and get your kit!!!
Families can now order hardcopies of the DoD Special Needs Parent Tool Kit, Special Care Organization Record (SCOR) for Children with Special Health Care Needs, and the Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders booklet via the Military OneSource website. Installation EFMP programs can order up to thirty copies of each for their program.
Visit the special needs homepage at www.militaryonesouce.com/specialneeds
Friday, April 2, 2010
Frustrations
Alot of times I hear the same phrase - "I don't know how you do it." or "You have got your hands full!"
Truth is I know... but what I try to always remember is that it can always be worse and no matter what you just deal. You pray that it will only get better and thank God for the precious gift of parenting .
A while back I sat down and wrote this journey has taught me..
Things that I have learned-
sometimes people are not going to respond the way you want
you need to prepare for the worst – hope for the best
give it a chance
take it one day at a time
say how you feel but watch how you say it
enabling is not going to make their life easier it’s going to make your life harder
at least give it a try
when a stranger gives a compliment say “thank you”, when they criticize do the same
some people won’t get it, but there are plenty more that do
you get what you get and don’t pitch a fit works is helpful for the kids, but momma’s too
All in all when I look at this
I just SMILE!!
Truth is I know... but what I try to always remember is that it can always be worse and no matter what you just deal. You pray that it will only get better and thank God for the precious gift of parenting .
A while back I sat down and wrote this journey has taught me..
Things that I have learned-
sometimes people are not going to respond the way you want
you need to prepare for the worst – hope for the best
give it a chance
take it one day at a time
say how you feel but watch how you say it
enabling is not going to make their life easier it’s going to make your life harder
at least give it a try
when a stranger gives a compliment say “thank you”, when they criticize do the same
some people won’t get it, but there are plenty more that do
you get what you get and don’t pitch a fit works is helpful for the kids, but momma’s too
All in all when I look at this
I just SMILE!!