I had my daughter on June 20th, 2008. I remember it like it was yesterday. She was born at 8:18pm and when I looked up at her I was overwhelmed with emotion. She was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen.
Her name means "cheerful bringer of joy" and that she is.
Taitym is three years old. At two years old she was not responding to her name or making eye contact. I thought that Taitym had a hearing problem and took her to the doctor. I was shocked to learn that my daughter had Autism.
Taitym has temper tantrums, doesn't like wearing clothes or shoes, and has problems communicating. She sees a speech therapist and I have her on natural remedies and homeopathic medications through a Natural doctor as I am told Autism can be reversed.
She may have Autism but it doesn't define her. She is a wonderful, lovable little girl. She loves french fries and mac n cheese, she loves to watch tv and waves and says "Buh-bye" when I turn it off, she loves the park. (slides are her favorite), loves to swim and has recently told me that she loves me which made my heart smile.
When Taitym was born I didn't expect to be on this Journey but what a beautiful journey it has been. I pray every night that there is a cure and refuse to believe any different.
Hamilton, Canada