Continuing to Improve

Aidan is continuing to improve daily. We are busy playing catch up. Though we are mostly taking steps forward, we still have our moments. I daily have my moments of sadness but it is getting better. For example, I am no longer avoiding play dates with my friends and their children. Although it is still hard to have a direct comparison of what Aidan is not doing, I no longer drive home in tears. I guess the thing I miss most is the invitation to play. My girlfriend's daughter invites me to sit and play with her, and I wish so badly I could hear those words come out of Aidan's mouth. I know I will someday.

Another great progress is Aidan has started a two year old pre-school class. God has lead us to this school and this particular classroom, and I really think Aidan will benefit from being in a classroom setting. It makes me happy to hear the teachers tell me how well he is doing and improving everyday. Its been three weeks and even the teachers notice how Aidan continues to get better. Everyday I try to remember to be grateful. Grateful for hope, recovery and my Aidan.

Autism Speaks Walk 2011

This last Saturday was our first walk for autism. It was through the organization "autism speaks". It was a very emotional day for Craig and I. It was hard to see so many children affected by this epidemic. I found that this organization doesn't promote recovery for autism as much as I would hope they would. The next walk I want to do is through TACA, which is a "talk about curing autism".

Even though "autism speaks" was not necessarily the ideal organization for me, it was still good to be around others who are going through what we are. It is amazing when you talk to other parents, how many of our kids share the same symptoms, such as rashes, leaky gut, immune deficiencies, etc. These kids are really sick, and they look sick too. I saw so many children "stoned" in the strollers. One kid was intently playing an ipad, completely zoned out from the world around him. It breaks my heart to see this, yet I am more determined than ever! We have got to get the news out that there is hope and there is recovery!!!

Thank you for all the love and support shown on Saturday for Aidan, it is truly amazing those who have come forward to help!