The first item I need to address is our marriage. When I have talked about being away from home, most people have jumped to the conclusion that my marriage is in trouble. Or over. Neither is the case. In fact, it is quite the opposite.
We have a happy marriage. I gain strength from my husband. He is one of the most patient and selfless men I know. He says that I don't drive him crazy. That is a wonder in itself. Probably a miracle. I drive myself crazy at times. How can I NOT drive him crazy? Yet I believe him. He is a man of great integrity.
Mike has told me a few times that marriage is about acceptance. He accepts me. He knows I'll try my best. My best may be short-lived. Quite often, it is, but he doesn't need to know exactly how often!
I admire my husband. He truly amazes me, even after 21 years of marriage. Next month it will be 22 years. Not many couples have endured autism, but then again, I am sure there are couples who have endured more than we have.
This isn't about the thresh-hold of our marriage. It is that we are married. We are committed to each other. We love each other. We trust each other. That particular vow of "for better or worse"... resonates.
It's like St Paul says in chapter 14 of his letter to the Corinthians, love is patient; love is kind, et al.
St Paul describes my husband.
About Me
- Sheryl J
- I am: a) happily married for over 27 years; b) mom to five boys, three diagnosed with autism; c) a home schooling mom; and d) self-employed as a piano teacher. There is no trace of autism on my side or my husband's side of the family tree. Until nine years ago, my youngest four all had disabilities, the youngest three with autism. Five years ago my youngest did not "qualify" for the autism label, rendering him "recovered". My second oldest also "tested" out of his speech delay. My husband and I attribute these successes to the care of many family members and therapists, change in diets, not following mainstream medicine yet listening to medical advice, doing our own research, and most importantly, lots of prayer.
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