I realize that this will sound cliché but you can cut the tension in our home with a knife. Gavin's been home for two days now and to say that everyone is in edge would be grossly understating things.  Truthfully, he's been pretty calm but we're already seeing the manipulation starting and the stress level in the house is climbing. At the moment, we're working on getting his medications straightened out and getting all the documentation we need for the changes that need to happen at school.  Physically, he's been pretty stable today so he's probably going to return to school in the morning.  As bad as it may sound, we already need the break. Lizze is facing this situation with courage and grace, even though she's scared to death…

I had this great plan to have this video blog up and ready for you all this morning and due to technical issues, that's been delayed by a few hours.  I think that it's still important to watch because I explain in a very emotional way, everything that's happened over the past two days.  Having said that, I'll attach it to this post when it eventually becomes ready. The past two days haven't even begun to process within us yet.  As most of you know, Gavin arrived at Akron  Children's Hospital around 9am on Monday for his monthly IVIG infusion. By 9:30 am, he had entered another autonomic crisis and collapsed.  He was unresponsive but Lizze was eventually able to get him up and moving.  At this point, Gavin was…

I thought I would share a few pictures from our trip to the Cleveland Clinic.  Again, I'll have a new video blog up in the morning.  It's worth the wait and worth the watch. This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Check out my #Autism Awareness Store to find really cool and unique #Autism Awareness Clothing and Accessories, designed by me. ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the Lost and Tired Family.

Today hasn't gone as planned.  Elliott's home because of a nasty cough that we need to watch and stay on top of. He also seems to be dealing with another sinus infection as well.  We are going to have to get him into the doctors because it moves to his chest. Gavin's been home since last night and has done pretty well so far.  A huge part of Operation Hope was that Gavin be removed from the home because of his extreme behavior and mental health issues.  He was breaking the family apart and traumatizing his little brothers.  He's not a bad person at all.  He's simply wired in a way that makes it difficult for him to coexist when there is any type of emotional expectations.  That's a huge,…