8 promises to my daughter with special needs

1.) I promise to hold to you to your own standard and not compare you to other children. You are on your own journey and as your mother it is both my obligation and privilege to go on it with you. 

2.) I promise to celebrate your accomplishments and not dwell in your setbacks. 

3.) I promise I won't take anything for granted. Every moment is a gift and I will enjoy every single one.  

4.) I promise to do my research. I will know about every benifit and side affect to every test and medication before a doctor touches you. I promise to have all the information before I make any decisions about your medical care. 

5.) I promise to take time for me. I know that I can better take care of you if I take care of me. 

6.) I promise to ask for help. Everyone gets overwhelmed sometimes and when that happens, I will reach out and get us both the support we need 

7.) I promise to love you. Above all else, I love you. I don't care how hard things are, how many doctors we see, or how many bills, stares or questions we receive, I promise to simply love you. And if other people can't understand, I promise not to care

8.) I will never ever ever EVER give up on you. I don't care how little sleep I get or how big the obstacles may seem, you are my child and you deserve everything I have to give