The Melody of Autism

Almost exactly four years ago, I had decided to become a stay at home mom. I was living in the Bronx, with all my friends "over the bridge" and felt really isolated. I quickly knew I had to find some new friends fast. I found a local SAHM group and met Michele, who remains one of my closest friends to this day. Michele and I eventually went on to start our own SAHM group and that is where I met Faith.

Faith is probably one of the most remarkable women I have ever met. She is beautiful, articulate, funny and ambitious. She has decided to homeschool her children and is also raising a son with autism. She does everything with such grace and patience and I really admire her strength of spirit.

Recently, Faith shared with me that she was planning to hold a fundraising event called "The Melody of Autism" which was to celebrate the music and joy

inspired by autism. I knew I

wanted to help. I provided a

Creative Corner Designs gift

certificate as a gate prize and

created a guestbook for the

event. The event was amazing...

inspiring...moving. I found

myself fighting back tears with

each new speaker and each new

performance. The talent that

filled the room was phenomenal

and beyond that, the message

of optimism and faith was one

that I will never forget. It was

a day where everyone stopped

and recognized all the beauty and

blessings that autism has brought

into our lives.

To find out more about Faith and her journey with her family and the Son-Rise program, visit her blogs:

http://homeschoolingoutsidethelines.blogspot.com/

http://recoveringjaedon.blogspot.com/

http://teamjaedon.blogspot.com/

Here are a few video clips from the event. Enjoy!