I felt that the great song title by Sam Cook was the most appropriate title for my blog. Today was a difficult day for my son and I. It was a struggle to get through our homework, practice our phonics, and running through our usual routine. I was beginning to feel stressed and bogged down with the pressures of daily life. This feeling was only multiplied by the recent differences of opinion that his school and myself have been experiencing. I just wanted to write these words for any parent that might be feeling at the end of their rope. Don't give up! I understand that at times it may be difficult to know what is best for your children. I find comfort in the fact that God blessed me with my son because he knew I had what it takes to raise this precious gift. I would like to give that assurance to each one reading this blog today. A storm always clears and troubles do not last forever. There will be a time where you will find it hard to believe that the struggles you're experiencing today ever existed. I want to encourage you all to continue pushing, continue loving, continue teaching, and continue being. A CHANGE WILL COME! There is no way that a situation can remain the same forever. Nothing is permanent but death and taxes. This too shall pass. Love your babies, and love yourselves. Everything will work out the way it is supposed to be.
Miracles and Blessings
Samantha Drake
I am writing this blog to encourage those who are facing a difficult time. I generally write about my son and our battles with his autism, but the message in this blog is truly universal. Life is hard! There has never been a person who lived and didn't have problems. The celebrities we watch on t.v. and in the movies all go home and live a life that is hard. It is what a person chooses to do in the face of adversity that determines who that individual is. Strength is not just a word that describes physical ability. Strength can be found in the smallest and unseeming people. I just want any and everybody who reads this blog to know that there is always hope. I know that when things are looking down that it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but believe me when I tell you that it is there. Don't let life's trials weigh you down. Keep fighting to reach your goals and you will. I have been fighting for an education that I never dreamt I would achieve and shortly I will be graduating from college. I was a teenage mother and I thought that I would never be able to acomplish the things that I have. I want everybdoy reading this blog to know and understand that your life is valuable. Your presence on this earth is necessary, and you are worth loving, living, and being. Don't give up on yourself. Keep fighting for whatever goals you have. The time will come when you look back on your adversity and realize that it was never as bad as it felt when it was happening. I hope my words can touch somebody and give them the hope, love, and encouragement they needed to face another day!
Miracles and Blessings to all who may read this and those who will not.
