Ev

This story is about Ev.

She has a son who has autism, 4 yrs old. She has another 2 year old daughter, whom I suspect to be hyper active. Her husband is not bringing home any income as he is investing his time in his 3-month study course which promise him a more stable income. For the sake of her family, Ev is coping alone.

In the night, when her head hits the pillow, her world is spinning and her body trembles from the stress accumulated throughout the day.

Autism alters the family in many ways...

1. Her social circle. Ev is rather isolated and dare not go out of the house because she is often misunderstood. Scolding from the neighbors and passer-bys are common as her son express himself by hitting other children. They do not understand that autism children look normal but their world is different.

2. Her living condition. Her house is empty except for the old dining table, old 2 seater sofa and a old TV set, messy bed and a simple children's bed where the 2 kids share. All other things post a danger to the children. It needs to be empty.

3. The family church going arrangement. Her husband goes to church first, then he comes home to manage the children, then she goes to church.

That is her only respite and on Tues night she attends a support group for mothers whose children have autism.

I visited her and help her manage her children. She take one and I take another.

Before I left, I wonder how she is going to cope with the rest of the day. I wonder what she do in a day. It can drive anyone crazy if not for the grace of God.

God is strengthening her daily. How deep is the mother's love for her children. And how much deeper the Father's love for us.. though we are so unlovely. In deep appreciation of His love for me.. So unworthy but forgiven.