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I am motivated principally in life by my kids, they are both autistic. I understand that they will never have what we describe as a "normal" life. My goal is to keep them alive and happy in a world that is intolerant of anything that is considered "different" This has meant the accumulation of assets/wealth to last not only my life but in all likelihood, theirs, well beyond the time when parents normally send their kids out to battle the world on their own.

But they are a delight, they have a unique way of looking at the world which sustains us through the bad times. And like you Nikki, I know that there are a lot of people far worse off in the world, so I cant and never will complain either on my own behalf or theirs
14/02/08 @ 09:50
Nice post, and yes, easy to feel that mothers pain and may her fears NEVER become a reality. Dont be hard on yourself Nikki. There will always be people worse off but nothing wrong with wanting our own lives to be as good as they can be. I didnt see your previous post as complaining.

Im envious of people who's children are still alive but would never complain about my lot either. I was very fortunate to have the child that I did, if only for 20 months, and am grateful every day for all of my lifes small blessings, which are many. I also believe absolutely that everything happens for a reason, either in or out of our control.

Nice Blackspot.
15/02/08 @ 13:05
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Thank you Sally, I was feeling so guilty for having said anything. I didnt realise I guess that everyone has a past and a couple of painful ones on here. Had I, I would have thought twice about posting what I have! I certaning dont want to drag up painful memories for anyone. I am truely sorry!
16/02/08 @ 10:30
Please dont apologise, not necessary. Its a great post making a good point...one that many could do well to read! For me painful memories dont get dragged up as such, they never leave, fortunately neither do all of the good ones which far outweigh the bad.
16/02/08 @ 17:58
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Agreed Sally - Nikki your openness & honesty is what's needed on places like this. You have nothing to apologise for, those belong to those who sit back ion the shadows & don't share.
16/02/08 @ 23:00
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Thank you both so much. I have never blogged before and am finding it really interesting. Siting at the computer with a blank document open and knowing i can write about anything and everything is cool. So much so im doing it on my PDA! Oh My God! lol. Thank you all for indugling my posts lol
17/02/08 @ 08:40



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