I did not realize, when Kyle came into our lives,
that I would gain an understanding
of what an advocate is,
and what an advocate does.
An ADVOCATE,
is someone who does something
for someone who can not do it for themselves.
Or,
one who pleads another's cause.
As an advocate for our son,
I have learned to speak up for what he needs.
To demand services that will enhance his life and abilities.
I have, at times, been his voice.
Kyle has "functional communication" skills,
but is non-verbal.
What does that mean?
Kyle can and does type on his iPhone or iPad things he wants or needs.
He can, through gesture and a few intelligible words,
get his meaning across.
But to those who don't know him,
(and to some who do)
most of what he says is un-intelligible.
This is his greatest delay.
This is his greatest frustration.
Sometimes it is my frustration too.
The "hubby" likes to say,
"It's like talking to a foreigner."
It really, kinda is.
He has things to say.
Feelings to convey.
I have learned to be his voice.
I have learned to love him more,
appreciate him more as I have been his advocate.
I have come to understand,
in the smallest way,
how the Savior of mankind,
even Jesus Christ,
is our Advocate with the Father.
In 1 John 2:1
we read,
"My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous."
Jesus Christ
did for each of us
that which we could not do for ourselves.
He paid for our sins
and allows us to repent.
He pleads our cause with the Father.
My little ability to advocate for our son,
has given me a greater appreciation for the Savior,
who advocates for me and you.
I have a greater love for my Savior.
And I feel the love He has for me.
My life is richer and more abundant
because I have the grand opportunity
to love, nurture and advocate
for one of God's
great spirits.
Our son is also His son
and I am blessed to be his
advocate and his Mother!
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