Quite often I see posts on social media that asks families with special needs children how they can help ease the load. I have not had any offers so far. Of course, there are many things people can do to help out a struggling family with limited time and energy to adequately meet the demands of a 24 hour care-giving job. Meals can be prepared, offers to do chores can be made, providing respite to the parents by offering to babysit for a day? Maybe two? Financial assistance. So many ways to help out, aren't there?
I once asked my mom how I can help her out since she lives alone and she told me that the best way to help her out is to do good for myself. To live responsibly. Be fiscally responsible. Be happy in my marriage. Be a loving mother to my boys. Be a good citizen for my community. This made me think about how others can best help us, not just temporarily with offers of services, but in a lasting way which really perhaps maybe the reason why my son incarnated with a rare syndrome. The best way, as similar to my mother's request, is for others to live a good life. Be responsible. Be a kind, caring, sensitive and compassionate person. Don' mock or be judgmental of those that are different or less fortunate or are spiritually/mentally lost. Be mindful with your words. Love your families. Love yourselves. Do good in your communities. Seek to know God. Strive to make this world a better place - I know that's a broad statement but you get the sentiment. If everyone on this Earth did this for my family, how enriched our lives would be.
Having said all that though, I won't refuse offers for respite care and household chores.
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