Your Smile
In my life, over the years, there have been a few things that have taken my breath away.
The day I kissed my husband and committed my life to him as his wife…that kiss took my breath away.
The night I found out I was going to be a mommy for the first time. The world stopped spinning and for a split second I stopped breathing.
My daughter had a febrile seizure on top of me when she was 16 months old and I held my breath while my husband gave her CPR on our kitchen floor.
The moment in the ultrasound room when the technician said, ‘you’re having twins.’ I definitely lost my breath for a few seconds.
When my son Lucas was born, he wasn’t breathing. I held my breath until they said everything was okay.
Those are moments in my life that took my breath. Good and bad.
But there are also little glimmers of light that take my breath away too. Little glimmers that most everyone else would take for granted. But not me.
You see, I have an autistic son and there are not many things that make him show spontaneous emotion.
Tickling and scripting movies bring a crinkle to his nose and a giggle to his lips.
My daughter chasing him in our living room makes his dimple shine and his belly ache in laughter.
Sometimes, he comes into my world and for that split second when he notices me and then grins, my breath disappears.
His smiles may be few and far between but when they do happen, it’s a light that only an angel can show.
It’s so bright and contagious you can’t help but smile with him.
These are my moments that have taken my breath in life. And now, I have received an angel to give me these breathtaking moments every once in awhile and for that, God has blessed me.
How lucky am I that God blessed me with a child that He knew I truly needed? I choose to see these moments as joy and a blessing.
Jameson, my sweet boy, your smile is breathtaking for me.
Written by, Annie Smith
My name is Annie Smith. I’m a stay at home momma to three children. I have a 4 year old daughter and twin 3 year old boys. You can follow our journey on Facebook at Raising Different Disabilities. I explain and share awareness of my twin’s disabilities. Lucas has Cerebral Palsy, a feeding tube, Speech Apraxia, ADHD and an Airway Disorder. Jameson, his twin, has severe nonverbal Autism. God is a major part of our journey.
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