AANE Mom’s night out..
When I walked into that room I was just a mom whose name tag
said – “Jaya, Franklin, 17 yrs old son” and other than organizer I knew no one.
After two and half hour when I walked out I was related to everyone in that room emotionally and knew everyone and everyone’s story and everyone’s fear and their hope. By the
end of that evening we were just one. We were just Moms.
I was introduced to AANE years ago, It was far from home and
somehow, I just couldn’t make it to Watertown. I didn’t explore much but met
two of the directors during one of the event year before. When I was between
Job I volunteered with them and got to know more about AANE.
This picture is at AANE gala. That night I was in awe of
human goodness all over again. People just not opened their heart but their
pocket too for a cause.
When I got the email about Mom’s night out I so wanted to go.
Friday evening drive to Boston is not fun but one of the organizer kept me in
the loop and I was excited to be part of that mom’s gang. I was on the road
that day with many things going on and finally I made it to the venue, half an
hour late. I am so glad I did. That evening I got to meet some incredible moms.
With so much going on with A and his IEP and School I so needed that support. I
think “you are not alone” thing just keeps us going, makes us a better and
fighter mother. I felt very supported that night. It was a different Mom’s
night out in a way. and all of us was different but exactly the same. All the
AANE team members talked about their services and future plan and I was amazed
how determined they are to make things happen for many of us. Having a special
need child can break a family but all of them rose above the challenges and
made sure they help everyone so other don’t have to go through what they did.
Please visit their website, be a part of the community and
donate, volunteer.
This saree is a reminder of a bigger vision, hope and
promise to help many.
