May 3, 2025 was truly a full circle moment for our family. Jaipal and I stood on a stage in front of 350 people as the keynote speakers at the New Heights Big Hearted Gala and shared the struggles and victories of our family's autism journey. I felt every, "He can't. He won't," statement vanish into thin air. It felt as though a very important chapter of our lives was closing, not because we are done learning, but rather, because we have learned all the soul lessons required of us during that chapter of our lives. We now begin a new chapter, ready to learn more soul lessons. If soul power could be seen in a picture... here it is. 

2024 has taught me that if you pursue your soul passion with a pure heart and honest intentions, everything is possible!

Yesterday was my first author book signing at  Chapters Chinook in Calgary, Alberta. It was big moment for our family and for our soul journey.  The most emotional moment for me was watching my son sign Noble Victory for a customer. It was like we had come full circle -- from a place of fear and uncertainty to a place of power and courage. I am so proud of you, my son, for showing the world the true voice of autism. ​

"He had given me the honour of being his voice - but only for now, because I knew that one day, his voice would be a powerful and confident roar that would reach the ends of the earth." 

A true "Noble Victory" - watching my son read the book inspired by him. Whether I sell 1 book or 1 million books, the most important thing to me is that I have made a difference in the life of 1 person with autism or helped someone learn more about autism so they may positively change their community and, in turn, this world. This is my soul journey and my success is measured by what I do to make this world a better place.     

I was driving my son home from school the other day and I was overcome with emotion looking at the young man sitting before me. I looked over at him and could not believe that the little boy who used to hold my hand and rock with excitement as he saw our garage door open and close was suddenly so grown up and mature. I said to him with tear-filled eyes that I hope I had been a good mother to him - a perfect mother. He smiled,  leaned over and put his head on my shoulder. Then he said to me, "Mom you've always been a perfect mother, even before you had me, you just did it in a different way." I was speechless. My son teaches me every day that I am not the one helping him navigate his spiritual journey, rather he is the one that is helping me. Thank you my son for being my teacher. I love you.  

 Don't doubt your strength as a human being to make a difference every day!

​I feel like I blinked, and you have grown into a young man,
I am excited to stand by you, as you create your future plan.
I still see you as my little baby, when motherhood was a new start,
Always remember, my dear child, that you are the essence of my heart.
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​---Mandeep K. Atwal

​Gratitude on the Last day of School

Thank you God for protecting us this year,
Through the blizzards and rain storms,
You took away our fears,

​As our children went off in pursuit of a dream,
Thank you for giving us mothers the strength,
To keep their clothes, the house, and the dishes clean.

May Your loving hand continue to bless our souls,
As we help our children achieve their goals.

---Mandeep K. Atwal