It was your typical Sunday. Eric had “a plan.” Daddy was going to take him to the local zoo to visit his favorite seals (they are really sea lions – but don’t correct him, or he’ll yell at you LOL). Daddy has some experience under his belt and logged onto their website and immediately a ...
(Note: this specialist decided to remove Eric’s sock and shoe and rub his leg/foot while we were talking #awkward #appreciatedtheattempt) It’s been almost 9 years since we received a diagnosis. We have tried lots of different treatments to lessen the burden of some of Eric’s symptoms. Most have been focused around GI and feeding issues, ...
A few things I fear because of autism; that really have nothing to do with autism. 1. I worry that my daughter will remember me as always stressed, crying or tired. When we have a hard day, I know I’m quick to snap at her. I pray that I can remember that the years are ...
—by Mrs. BaconAll of my life I’ve been a “planner.” I still have the 3 ring binder that I used to plan our wedding and can tell you exactly how much we paid for our honeymoon and videographer by glancing at the FINANCE tab. I would mail out cards for every special occasion so that ...
Stop blaming yourself. We may never know in our lifetime what ultimately caused our precious child’s autism, but trying to reverse the clock or dwelling on the past is not going to be productive or helpful for you or your child. Take time for yourself. It took me about 3 years into our autism journey ...
A Father’s Day Tribute – Thanks “For Being”… For being….. …. the best trampoline bouncer.….able to make Eric smile, giggle and down right belly laugh!….genuinely excited each and every time one of your children show their own excitement….the best silly-movie companion for Anna….so competitive – it shows your drive and determination and teaches our kids ...
FRIENDS… some come and go in a lifetime and some stay with you and are rooted in your heart. My first memories of friends bring to mind images from my earliest days in grammar school. They are awesome memories. And the best part of those memories is that many of the friends who I made ...
