There was a time in my life that I prayed nightly for a miracle to occur. Eventually, I came to the conclusion that God had more pressing things to worry about than the unhappiness of one struggling mother.

If the miracle is on the horizon, I am glad for the mothers of young children with autism. Hopefully, they will avoid the many experiences that I went through. I have cried over every opportunity my son missed due to autism -- all of the everyday experiences people take for granted.

My son has a life that is truly never "lived". He is always happy because I don't think he knows or cares what he is missing. But I knew and I wept for all those things I wanted for him that I knew he would never have. He might be a bit too old to benefit by whatever is going to presented -- but that really doesn't matter. If one family is helped-- then I will feel my prayers were finally answered.

To President Trump:

Thank you for pursuing this issue. It means so much on a deep personal level to all the mothers and fathers of this country who want the best for their children.

You are truly the best president of my lifetime. There are no words to express my gratitude for your care and attention toward this issue. God bless you.