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Brother decided this year he'd like to play football. It's such a change from our regularly scheduled life that I was surprised and worried. I worried how we'd handle a sport that's in the opposite direction of ballet. But, Ben offered to take the football. I handed the ball off to him(pun intended). Occasionally, he…
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If you happen to meet a child/person with autism…it's okay. They don't bite. Usually. Sometimes their conversation is odd. Sometimes, they will talk about something endlessly. Sometimes they don't understand personal space. But, guess what? They can be redirected very easily. Ask a question. Most can answer the question. Answer questions they may have.…
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I was driving home this morning from our OT (Occupational Therapy) appointment this morning and thinking back to the day of diagnosis. We were just coming off the high of learning of Pumpkin's pregnancy. Just the day before, on Sunday, we had learned I was pregnant with her. Such wonderful news for us. The…
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My son. He gives me big hugs. He is afraid to introduce himself to new people at youth group. He remembers everyone's birthdays. He struggles with creating the word pictures in his mind so he prefers nonfiction books. He loves music. He struggles with being a teen. He wants to be like everyone else which…
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My son. The one who made me a mother. The one who taught me that I'm not a very patient person. The one who showed me to learn to accept. The one who taught me how to give more and more of myself. This boy in a man sized body. This boy who has…
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Happy birthday to my dear son. He turns 13 today. How'd that happen? My son still likes to hold my hand as we walk from the car to wherever we are headed. I just love him. It's very disconcerting though to hold the hand of my child when his hands are bigger than mine.…
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How did it come to pass that we’re celebrating his 12th birthday? I can’t keep up. This boy who has given me so much and taught me even more. He has persevered through so many difficulties and works so hard to be a part of the world even, no, especially, when the world confuses him…
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