Thankful for Asperger's? Yes and No...

I just read in an editorial where a mother was saying how thankful she was for all kinds of stuff.

On that list she included that fact that her son has Asperger's.

I love that spirit. Love that approach. But something kind of kept me from feeling the same way.

I guess I view AS more as something to accept. Something that just is. I'm not resentful. Nor am I thankful.

I am certainly thankful for my kid, and every little swirling electron and spiritual spark that is him. But as for Asperger's itself? Meh. Take it or leave it.