True Colors-Green

I'm a day behind so I let Emily choose a color for yesterday. She choose green. I think of Kermit the Frog and his song "It's not easy being green".

It's not that easy being green;
Having to spend each day the color of the leaves.
When I think it could be nicer being red, or yellow or gold-
or something much more colorful like that.

It's not easy being green.
It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things.
And people tend to pass you over 'cause you're not standing out like flashy sparkles in the water-
or stars in the sky.

But green's the color of Spring.
And green can be cool and friendly-like.
And green can be big like an ocean, or important like a mountain, or tall like a tree.

When green is all there is to be
It could make you wonder why, but why wonder? Why Wonder, I am green and it'll do fine, it's beautiful!
And I think it's what I want to be.

Be who you are...even if you are a princess who wears your crown a little bit different. 

Thanks for reading~

Jessica 

True Colors

April is Autism Awareness Month. Last year I blogged daily about the humorous things that I find in raising a daughter on the spectrum. As an advocate for Emily I talk openly and honestly about her/our struggles. I share our stories to promote awareness, but most importantly to encourage acceptance. The autism spectrum is broad and individuals face a variety of difficulties that are unique and challenging. Somewhere over the spectrum you can see the true colors shining through of those with Autism, and they are all beautiful. 

  You with the sad eyes

Don't be discouraged
Oh I realize
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all
And the darkness inside you
Can make you feel so small

But I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful,
Like a rainbow

Show me a smile then,
Don't be unhappy, can't remember
When I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there

And I'll see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful,
Like a rainbow

 

I will choose a color every day during the month of April and blog about the significance or humor I find in that color. 

Thanks for reading~

Jessica