Now that's what I call a Christmas miracle!

There are times in your life when you are knocked flat because you get to witness something truly amazing.  Something that you never dreamed or dared hope would happen.  We have been blessed with a child with Autism and because of him, we are often blessed with miracles. Small miracles that may not change the world for everyone, but they change ours forever.

Little Bug goes to a K-1 Autism program at our local elementary school for the performing arts.  From the name, I am sure that you have gathered that there is a huge emphasis on the arts.  For holiday season, each age group/ grade puts on a presentation.  Little Bug's class joined a regular kindergarten and regular first grade class to perform.

He has been so nervous about this all week that he has dark little circles under his eyes and an upset stomach.  Tears and meltdowns have come at a drop of the hat.   This morning started with tears and worries- because today was the day.  Little Bug woke up "fweakin out because of the people".  We got him dressed in his school clothes and let him zone to help him calm down.

Nick and I went to the school for the performance.  The auditorium was absolutely filled with parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles. Not a single child was in sight.  The noise from the families was enough to  make my ears hurt.  Suddenly everyone drew quite as the children started to file in.  Little Bug's class wore dressy vests and fancy shirts.  Some of the other classes had reindeer antlers and snowflakes.

Little Bug stood and looked at us without smiling. He chewed his lip and wrung his hands.  You could almost seem him vibrating with nervous energy.  Suddenly a Kwanza song bombed throughout the auditorium.  Little Bug's face lit up and he began to sing.

He sang and danced to 6 songs.  He did this in an auditorium filled with about 60 to 75 people and a big stereo.  He did this even though after every song people clapped and cheered.  He smiled.  He laughed.  He didn't cry and he didn't cover his ears.

He was amazing.  This is our Christmas miracle.