Girl Scouts

I really wish things had worked out differently. I was a leader this year. Never, never again. I now know why I was so bored with it. We didn't do anything. All I remember is sitting in school doing nothing. I am trying to hang in there until the end of the year. I will be glad to be done with it. As mom says when you get a bunch of women together it spells disaster.

NO Field Trip

Joshua is at school with his aid, because he couldn't go on the field trip. Do to behavior issues. I am ready for spring break. I wonder how he did all by himself. He probably loved it.

My Dreams about Autism

I dream of a world of understanding towards families living with autism spectrum disorders. I dream of a church that doesn't hide these children and pretend that they don't exist.
I dream of people understanding when my child acts up because he is sick and can't tell me what's wrong.
I dream of a Charter School for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders weather on the low functioning side or high functioning side. Because we all know the regular public schools don't want to deal with our children.
They make charter and Magnet schools for the smart kids. Why not for my son, who is smart but has behavior issues because of his pdd-nos and behavior conduct disorder-nos.
I dream of a day-care center for children with autism. So, that I can go to work and provide financially for my family.
I dream of an after school program for my child with autism.
No one wants to deal with our children. We are alone in this fight. Only God is with us. Thankfully, God is bigger than this world.
I dream of a sitter for special needs children, so that I might go out once in awhile. I can only dream of taking a vacation without the children. I dream of having a night alone with my husband.
But, most of all dream of my son going to school without his rights being violated.
He did not choose to have autism. He was given autism. His autism has given me a purpose. I hope one day to fill the need of my children, my family, myself and others like me.

Exhausted is what I am

From two Sunday's of tears because my children aren't welcome and my family is not welcome at any church.
Brownie cookie season is h e double hockey sticks. I will never do it again. I am ready for a real break from all things.'
I love being a Brownie Mom, but, don't like being cookie manager.
My son's right ear will not heal up for nothing. I am worried about him.
I love volunteering in Gracie's class twice a week.
I haven't had a full nights sleep in over 2 weeks.

Faces of Hope

www.facesofhopetn.com

I worked half of yesterday.  We will soon be ready to open.  I can't wait.  I am still waiting for help.

Here is a converstation between my best friend and I.  

Her:  "What are they doing to help him?

Me:  "Nothing."

Her:  "Nothing?  How come?

Me:  "We are still waiting for help?

Her:  "Your still waiting for help?

Me:  "Yes.  We are on a two year waiting list for Vanderbuilt.  It's only been a year."

Her:  "That just isn't right."

Me:  "No.  It is not.  But, what can I do.  That is why I am so big on helping Faces of Hope.  That is why I am on the board for Faces of Hope."

The End

There are many others waiting for help and hope.  I hold on dearly to my family and their support with Joshua.

Joshua has another ear infection

He can't seem to stay well.  He has another ear infection in his right ear.  Which, he just had surgery on.  We haven't had a full nights sleep for a week.  Hubby, is taking a nap.  Then, I will get a turn

I. E. P.

Well, in a week or so, I have an I. E. P. meeting for Gracie about her test results.  She was tested for gifted classes.