Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you. The doctor said, "Your son has autism" as he wrote prescriptions for an MRI and EEG to rule out any brain tumors. I remember staring at my son and thinking what does this mean. My husband quickly asked the doctor, "Will he go to school? Will he be able to go to college?" I was numb. My … [Read more...]
4 Things I Learned Being an Autism Mom
The doctor just blurted it out, "Your child has autism, now just get an MRI and EEG to rule out any brain damage." Seriously that is how we got the actual diagnosis of autism for my son Charlie in 2004. I was numb. I was overwhelmed. I was sad. I didn't know what to do. I have been an autism mom a little over 13 years now. I found out on June 25, 2004. I will never forget that day. … [Read more...]
Digging Deep
As I sit here and type these words, tears are streaming down my cheeks like never before. One by one. It has been a tough few days. Have you ever felt so low you didn't want to move, speak, or reach out to anyone? Well, that is about me right now. God has been growing me big time these last 3 years. I know He is building my testimony, but I think it is time to move on to someone else. … [Read more...]
Hope After High School
Psalm 17:6 I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. I remember years ago when my son Charlie was just under 2, before his autism diagnosis, we had started a 529 Savings Plan for both of my children to help save towards college. I was excited that we were starting early and hopeful by doing this we would be able to pay for their college years later … [Read more...]
Mom, Don’t Be Too Confident In Yourself
Job 8:21 He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. It's the little things. I got my biking outfit on and had to run a quick errand. I told my son, Charlie I would be going out for a quick 15 minutes and be right back. He said, "Mom are you going out in that?" I said, "Well yes, why?" He then told me, "Mom you need to not be too confident in … [Read more...]
In Whom Do I Trust?
Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. The school I work at chose this year's theme to be "In God We Trust." I was glad to see that since this is where God is speaking to me the most over these last few years. Many people look to others or things on this … [Read more...]