So I was able to secure a loan to get the car fixed. The transmission is being replaced as well as some deep engine work getting done. I got a call today and the part on the frame that supports the engine and transmission is rusted through and cracked. Also there is a broken tie rod as well. That is above and beyond the loan amount I was able to secure. I'll have to fix this now because otherwise we will have to pull the engine and transmission to fix it later. I'll try to figure that out and I think it will work out.   Posted from WordPress for Android

We are still waiting to hear back from Dr. R as to what we are supposed to do to help Gavin. Both kids were home sick today from school and Gavin really seems to be getting more frustrated with himself. We need to find him some relief. His bipolar is disorder is not being managed by the Lithium right now. We are running out of treatment options. We need to figure out if there is a neurological issue or if this is related to mania. I truly pray that this isn't a permanent problem for him. Please keep him in your prayers. It's really hard to know he is hearing and seeing things that aren't there. Posted from WordPress for Android

Gavin has lost control over his body again. He was doing really well and still is behaviorally. The problems lies in the fact that he is losing control over his body and hearing voices. He is once again having conversations with Sonic the Hedgehog. He keeps hearing other voices that he doesn't talk about but we know they are there because he is constantly asking us if we were just talking to him. Behaviorally he is doing well. Very few if any meltdowns. The thought of sending him back to the Hospital is heartbreaking because of that. It would be easier if it were a safety issue or he was violent again. I think he would probably go back to the Cleveland Clinic. He would probably go to the Peds…

Lizze went to the doctors this morning. They think that she is going through menopause. My limited male understanding just knows that is not good. The really bad part is that they said if she is they will not be able to treat it do to her history of bloodclots. I need to educate myself a bit more on this to get a better understanding.  I know this is weighing pretty heavy on her right now. Along with this come increased risks of cancer is various forms and osteoperosous. The fibro makes everything even more complicated. We are going to have to figure something out in preparation.  Please keep her in your prayers. She only just turned 30 and has more then her share to deal with. Posted from WordPress…

Emmett and I catching a few winks. He's just the sweetest thing. Posted from WordPress for Android

Ok everyone... Fit 4 Autism has been going for a few months now and the Fit 4 Autism team has racked up 642.76 km or about 400 miles so far. That is the combined contributions of all team members.  That's a whole lot of distance covered by the Fit 4 Autism team. WE NEED MORE MEMBERS. Membership is FREE but it will costs you some time and calories. Endomondo does all the tracking for us. It's super easy if you have a smart phone (iphone,android,blackberry,Nokia or Windows Mobile).. What's in it for you? Well you would be helping to bring attention to a worthwhile cause, Autism.  By participating you will be helping to support and motivate special needs parents to make the time to care for themselves. Far to many…

We have received a break tonight. Gavin and ER are spending the night at Grandma and Grandpa's house. They have been gone most of the afternoon. We got some shopping done. We got some things done for "Fit 4 Autism" as well. Lizze and I are getting Emmett down to bed and then watching a movie tonight. Emmett is actually much easier to handle when he is by himself.

When someone asks about your child do you say "Emmett has Autism" or "Emmett is Autistic"? I was just thinking about this while I was walking the other day. Wondering what you folks think.