Walk beside me

As a child grows and enters school, I suspect a fear of all parents is, "will my child have friends?"  And for parents with children with special needs, that fear extends to "will my child have friends that accept them; exactly the way they are."

I admit, I had these fears even before Isaac was born.  We all want to be loved and be liked, right?  So of course that extends to our desires for our children.  The other day I was given this picture from Isaac's teacher.  There are so many words I could use to describe it, but really, I think just looking at it is all one needs to feel the love from it.

As I searched for quotes on friendship, this was the best one...

“Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” 
― Albert Camus

Yes, exactly that.   My wish for Isaac; my wish for Gabe; my wish for Hila; my wish for all children.  Let us embrace this idea.  Because everyone deserves a true friend.