To my Johnny, I can see it now; The chaos, the fear, the love, the moment you entered the world. It was 10:31pm and the room was full. Nurses and staff running about, Dad, Grammy and your Aunt Shauna cheering with joy, machines beeping and a baby crying. In a strangely unceremonious way you wereContinue reading “You and Me, Kid”
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Worry vs Wonder
Oh to wonder. I miss it. It’s a little over a year since my six year old son, Johnny, was diagnosed with autism and I can’t even imagine wondering about his future. From the beginning of pregnancy up until age two I wondered a lot. Who’d he be, where life would take, everything a parentContinue reading “Worry vs Wonder”
Football and Half an Apple
By Isaac J. Ramos I love football. I don’t remember ever not loving football. I can’t tell you when that love started because it has always been part of my life. Growing up, Sundays consisted of going to church, making a great Sunday dinner, getting together with family and watching the Denver Broncos. One ofContinue reading “Football and Half an Apple”
The Fix by Six?
Last night per usual Johnny had a hard time falling asleep. Calming his body into rest is not an easy task for him. Usually I try to deny his sweet requests for a million hugs and try to remind him it’s not the time to run, giggle, or sing. But on this cold January night,Continue reading “The Fix by Six?”
The Sweetest Gift
This holiday season we have been touched with the spirit of Christmas by friends and complete strangers. Christmas is a little different for us. My son, Johnny, who is almost 6 and on the autism spectrum, doesn’t ask for toys or say what he wants. He lacks communication skills and understanding as to why. WeContinue reading “The Sweetest Gift”
Christmas Through Johnny’s Eyes
Christmas is so much. It’s busy, it’s loud, it’s joyful, it’s frustrating, it’s a lot. I love it though. I love it for religious reasons, I love being with family, I love yummy treats, and I love presents. I get so caught up in it. I have so many deep seeded memories when it comesContinue reading “Christmas Through Johnny’s Eyes”
Christmas Gifts for Johnny
As I set out to write this post I decided to gather pictures to remember Christmases past. Now I sit in tears. One of the first memories I found was of Johnny’s first Christmas. He was almost 11 months old. In the video, I’m out of frame messing with the phone, trying to record everyContinue reading “Christmas Gifts for Johnny”
My Belly
I use the word “obsessed” a lot, especially when it comes to my five year old autistic son, Johnny. He gets really into certain toys, songs, and shows. It annoys my husband that I use the word so much. “He’s not obsessed, he just likes it”, and to his credit the interest comes and goesContinue reading “My Belly”
Thankful
Man it’s been a year. I’m exhausted. Exactly one year ago we took Johnny in for his autism evaluation. It was nerve wrecking and intimidating. The next month, five days before Christmas, my husband and I went on date night to see Star Wars. On the drive home, we got a call that Johnny hadContinue reading “Thankful”
Christmas List
Today we made a Christmas list! It’s something I always did as a child, and always imagined doing with my kids. Earlier in the day I made some with my daughter and nephew, but didn’t think Johnny would be interested. When he got home from therapy I gave it as an option to earn TVContinue reading “Christmas List”
