I watched a progam on Friday 18th May on SBS TV and I thought I would share with you a part of it.
Temple Grandin is a Professor at the university of Colorado and a world expert in livestock handling systems. Temple was born Autistic.

A Letter to Temple from her Mother is as follows.(Written July 9th. 1966 )

Dear Temple,
I was thinking about our conversation about love. The hugging that makes you feel suffocated, don't worry about it its only a physical response to love, it's not what lies at the core.
To me love is wanting to make things grow, plants, animals, yourself. Remember how you plant a seedling. Treat it tenderly so you dont break the stem and young animals touch them gently let them know they are in a safe place.
The same goes for you, love the best in yourself, treat it tenderly, carefully, help it to grow and as you grow you will find you want to make the best grow in those close to you and in this fashion without really knowing why or when we find we have each gained a stake in the other, for love is mutual, it is the glue that holds us all together......Love Mother.

The Program was a tribute to a Mothers Love and A Daughters wonderful spirit and love of life......Lois Daley Port Melbourne
Monday 21st May 2000.