Heartbreak in the Joy
I am heartbroken. Every year I fly off somewhere and enjoy almost a week with my MOPS sisters - working, learning, playing, and worshipping at our convention. It truly is an amazing week and reminds me why I am still a part of MOPS. But every time I return home, I wonder if I should ever leave. My son has Asperger's Syndrome, an Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Tourette's. He does not handle big changes well, and my absence is huge to my children. After all, as a homeschooling mom I am constantly with my children unless I have a Mom's Night Out, a weekend retreat, church, or a MOPS event. When I return from an event like MOMCon I learn that my son has been wetting the bed, has been stemming, has not been able to focus, and his tics have gone into hyperdrive. I cry every time I return home after being away for more than a few hours. This year I thought I would be proactive about MOMCon. I started preparing my children early this week for my departure. I thought by