Read more about the article My brain is fried and my heart is broken
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My brain is fried and my heart is broken

If there are any grammar errors, I'll fix them in the morning.  I can't keep my eyes open and I'm going to bed.   I'm going to try and sum up everything as best I can.  If this doesn't make sense to anyone, please know my brain is fried and my heart is broken. I'm doing the best I can at this point. Let me begin by saying that this was one of the most difficult appointments we've had in a very long time.  I'm really exhausted after today but I'll do my best to have this make sense. I also spoke to both sets of grandparents prior to writing this because I wanted to bring them up to speed before they read about it here. With that said, here's…

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September 13, 2016
Read more about the article A quick update on Gavin’s emergency appointment today
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A quick update on Gavin’s emergency appointment today

We got home a little while ago from Gavin's appointment, as well as picking up the boys at school.  The appointment went well in the sense we only had to wait about 30 minute to be seen but that's where the good news ends. Gavin's in much worse shape than we thought and we've formulated a plan of attack.  Before I talk about this though, I need to process everything a little bit and reach out to family first. I'll explain everything later on today but right now, my heads all jumbled and I need some time to myself..  Thank you for your patience, support and understanding. 

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September 12, 2016
Read more about the article I’ve made a switch in regards to my readers commenting 
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I’ve made a switch in regards to my readers commenting 

I've been really lucky over the years that I haven't had much of an issue with the internet commenting on my writing.  I have however, had a bit more lately than usual.  At the same time, I've been having an issue with my commenting system in general.   While I'm working things out and making a final decision on what direction to go in, I've moved to Facebook comments.  Over 1,000,000,000 people have a Facebook account and it's become the standard for single sign-on.  At this point my thoughts are this.   I realize that some people may not like using Facebook commenting but for now, it's a necessary move.  Not only does it add a bit more accountability to people who leave mean spirited comments because they can no…

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September 12, 2016
Read more about the article We barely made it through our little sensory crisis this morning but we did :) 
Emmett John / Lizze / Sensory / Shoes and Socks

We barely made it through our little sensory crisis this morning but we did :) 

Lizze managed to get Emmett to at least wear his crocks to school today. That was no easy task because she worked through screaming and kicking, never giving up on him or losing her patience.  Eventually, she was able to work him through this little sensory crisis and we made our way to school.   We did pack his socks in his backpack just in case he decided he needed them.   At this point, it's whatever works.. ☺ 

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September 12, 2016
Read more about the article It’s a major sensory morning in this #Autism house
Emmett John / School / Sensory / Shoes and Socks

It’s a major sensory morning in this #Autism house

I've put myself in time out for a few minutes. I'm going on four hours of sleep and Emmett is a sensory nightmare this morning.  He's really struggling and at this point, we can't help him to wear his socks.   The last resort is sending him barefoot in his crocks but that's what we had to do on Friday and we'll do it again today.   Right now I'm having Emmett stand in a big box of rice, hoping to wake his feet up, as his occupational therapist would say.  I'm not sure it's going to help much but it's something to occupy him while I take a breather.   It's important to recognize my limits and make sure I don't lose my cool. Putting myself in time out,…

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September 12, 2016
Read more about the article I went on a real date with my wife for the first time in forever
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I went on a real date with my wife for the first time in forever

Do you remember a week or so ago, I mentioned something about Lizze and I going to P.F. CHANG'S? It didn't work out for us then but our raincheck came in yesterday afternoon.  My parents gave Lizze and I gift cards to P.F. CHANG'S for our birthdays but we've had to sit on them for a little while.  Lizze's parents spent the afternoon with the boys yesterday. As a result, we were able to head out of town and go to lunch at the most amazing Chinese restaurant ever.   Lizze and I had never been there before but we love Chinese food, so this was the perfect gift.   Even more amazing than the food is the fact that this is the first real date Lizze and I have…

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September 12, 2016
Read more about the article We could use some thoughts, prayers or positive energies for Gavin today
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We could use some thoughts, prayers or positive energies for Gavin today

Today's a really big day for us. There's a couple of reasons but only one that really matters. You see, today we finally get Gavin into the psychiatrist and figure out exactly what needs to be done to help him.   Gavin's been in a psychotic break for over three months now and I'm not sure what we can do about it.   What I know for sure is that there are zero good solutions for this and some are very dangerous. The whole reason for today's appointment is to wade through the very limited options and find the best of all the bad ideas.  Aside from getting the boys to and from school tomorrow, this appointment is the only thing on the agenda because we have no idea where…

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September 12, 2016
Read more about the article A few important updates 
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A few important updates 

I want to bring your attention to a couple of different things.  I've been hearing from people that the commenting system is deleting comments.  Aside from comments being removed if a user is banned, what's happening is someone is reporting comments as spam.   The comments that are being reported are good comments. Apparently there are just people that are board and have nothing better to do than click on the spam button. If you notice a comment missing, please let me know and I'll fix it.   Secondly, I've reworked the way Disqus works and it should be a little smoother going forward.   Finally, as you are the reader, I would like to know what commenting system you prefer. If my readers are unhappy with my commenting system,…

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September 11, 2016