So, there’s this girl… My daughter holds her hand. The same daughter who keeps me at arms length because Autism makes snuggles just too hard. She gives her hugs. She seeks her out and, in her presence, is drenched in joy. There’s this girl who calls my daughter in the middle of a meltdown to… Continue reading So, There’s This Girl…
Much of life at this moment is hanging in the balance. The future has always been uncertain, but now the only thing I’m certain of is that I have no control and no idea what’s to come. God has called me out onto the waves…and a storm is approaching. During a recent meeting, as I discussed… Continue reading Sweetly Broken: The Cost Of Faith
Dear Ashley, I just wanted to write a quick note before you move on to your new job. I was upset at first when I found out we weren’t allowed to give you gifts but then I realized that there really isn’t anything I could give you that would say “thank you” enough. So, hopefully… Continue reading The Gift Of Hope: A Goodbye Letter To My Daughter’s Therapist
I was recently asked to write an article for a local newspaper as part of a series entitled “A Day In The Life Of Autism”. Here’s what I came up with… I wish I knew. I spend most of my days longing to know. I have two children with Autism. So, I could easily tell… Continue reading A Day In The Life Of Autism
