Had a Zoom autism sharing with 40 NUS Psychology students this morning and was asked my hopes or dreams for Calder.
I hope Calder would always be surrounded by people who protect and appreciate him, who believe in him.
Ethel, my hubby and I have been serving in the worship team in our church and during Covid, Calder joined us as pianist. It was easier when his piano was recorded, because it could be edited before use. When the church resumed physical service, I got Calder to play piano solo at the start of my worship sessions. However, he has the tendency to play faster and faster, especially if it's a piece he's very familiar with. Halfway through a piece, he might even stop to scratch his nose! Hence, sometimes I wondered if I was inconsiderate to give him such a conspicuous role.
But one after another, church members came to tell me how much they enjoyed his piano performances. I realised then that they saw not his imperfections but his improvements. And I am so thankful.
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