Yet another long overdue update…
Yet again I begin a post with “it’s been awhile since I last posted…” and feel the pangs of regret over that fact. For whatever reason, my self-imposed vacation from immersing myself in all things ASD...
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Sadly, it’s becoming all too common that I begin my posts with a “it’s been quite awhile since my last update…” The reasons remain pretty much the same as in the past: on one hand, lots going on with...
View ArticleA return to Respen-A
It’s been a couple months since we decided to take Ben off of Respen-A. He’d been on for 4-5 months and while the treatment definitely wasn’t hurting him, we weren’t seeing any dramatic improvements,...
View Article“You’re the most incredible thing…”
No introduction necessary – listen to the song below, read the lyrics, and hope you do a better job fighting back the tears than I did… Hey Rosetta! – “Welcome” You’ll be a bright light coming out of...
View Article“Don’t give up on me…”
Another touching song with absolutely heart-wrenching lyrics that resonate so strongly when it comes to darling Ben… Victoria Boland – “Don’t Give Up On Me (Autism Song)” It’s so hard for me to say “I...
View ArticleA guardian angel
August 22nd, 2011 To: Horizon Airlines Re: Christine G***, our guardian angel To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this letter to ensure that a Horizon employee who went above and beyond the call of...
View ArticleGluten/dairy-free Parmesan Chicken
Gotta admit – pretty damned proud of myself, as tonight I made yummy gluten-free parmesan chicken for the family (only difference being we swapped in real shredded cheese for the rest of us after I...
View ArticleA letter to my son
My darling son Ben, I am sorry, sorry for so many things. It is so easy for me to get caught up in my day, in the hustle and bustle of my job, of the seemingly never-ending list of things I need to do...
View ArticleSome perspective…
An epiphany I’ve had recently has knocked me back on my heels somewhat and brought new perspective to how I perceive Ben and the complex, amazing boy he is (as well as providing additional insight into...
View ArticleI’m still active… (just on Facebook)
In the off chance that anyone is visiting this blog, I wanted to (first) apologize for the lack of posts over the past year but (second) let you know that I am still very active… just over on the Walk...
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