Just Another Day

I found this video from Seattle Children's.  It really puts into words the feelings that a parent of a child with autism deals with on a regular basis.
Please watch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll3RBkrjKHI&feature=player_embedded

Standing Up

Politics.  One of the topics you never discuss without someone leaving the conversation hurt or angry.  However, I am writing this, not just because it's an election year, but because it's time to advocate for Autism.  We are blessed that we live in a state that has put some stepping stones in place for peoples with autism.  But what about the other 49 states? What are our politicians going to do about this rising epidemic? Do they have a plan?  In a time when the economy, jobs, foreign affairs, national debt and other (sometimes childish) topics take main stage in the debates, I feel that it might also be time to address the candidates about their plans for autism.  The following article tells the story of a mom, who's 10 year-old son has autism. He got to meet President Obama, and share his message one-on-one.
Ps. Kleenex is needed.

http://www.ageofautism.com/2012/09/advocating-in-america-for-autism-how-we-met-president-obama.html

Summertime

I can't believe that it's Labor Day and summer is almost over.  Miller, Terry and I have had such a lovely 2 months.
We started out the summer in June with a trip to Bow, WA for a little family vacation with my parents.  Then the 4TH of July week we were able to have an outing to Deception Pass State Park to frolic by the ocean and Cranberry Lake.
Miller then attended a short summer school session of 4 weeks to make sure he didn't forget any of his lessons.
Then we rounded out the summer with another mini vacation with my best friend, Marie to Seattle where we rode "The Ducks" went to the Pike Place Market and rode a little train around The Country Village.
Whew, I'm tired, but Miller is not! I'm looking forward to next week when he starts school again.  He does really well with a routine and structured learning.
Hope everyone out in internet land a had a great summer as well!