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Focused on the Prize

You know those days? The ones that make you crazy? The ones where you don't even know what to think? The times where every thing that can go wrong does go wrong until you get to the point that you are so frustrated, so…
When It Rains

Today was a very long day. After water therapy I had a drs appointment. Liam could have stayed with his uncle but he chose to come because the ladies always let him swim.
I Never Thought

Like everyone else I never thought that they would have a child with special needs. But I did. I knew that Kyler was special when he was born. He was born 3 weeks early by caesarean section, and weighed only 5 lbs. He…
Do You Ever Catch Yourself Yelling at your Child?

I was wondering if any of you ever find yourself having to either raise your voice or actually yell at your autistic child? I realize that this may be a sensitive issue for some but I’ll be the first to admit that…
Lost Your Muchness?

Beth: "Muchness is knowing that whatever life throws at you, will survive. It's being able to pick up the shattered pieces of your soul and put them back together, stronger than you ever thought possible."
Having a Close Call

I was returning home from a class at church on Sunday. I set my bag down on the counter and proceeded to go outside. The air was crisp but the sunny skies prevailed, making the day a welcome respite from the week of r…
What do you love most about your child?

Awareness, I thought it would be neat to share some of the things we love most about our kids on the #autism spectrum.
To My Af...

When you're an older version of yourself (much older)..
Those Scariest of Possibilities

There's one report card that never fails to bring me to my knees. You can know all you want but when it's in front of you, when the tangible proof is in your hand, you have to admit it. I said before...
What Type of Parent Are You?

As of late I have been noticing a "pattern" in the parents that surround me. Whether these parents have children with Autism, "NT" children, or both, the pattern remains. I am finally sitting down to collect my thought…