Elliott did awesome at the pediatrician's office this morning.  He was nervous but at no time did he let it get the better of him.  Great job Elliott.  :-) The downside is that he is dealing with another nasty sinus infection.  His lungs are clear at this point so that what's most important, especially with his asthma. Dr.  Handwork is the best pediatrician and he always works so well with the boys as well as with us.  It was pretty funny because he described Elliott's nose as looking pretty narly. The boys got a kick out of that and between Dr.  Handwork and the whole poop in a bag thing, it was an enjoyable visit.  :-) This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note…

I'm one of those people that attached a great deal of meaning to songs.  While waiting to pick up Gavin from school today, this song came over Google Music and no matter what I'm doing one where I'm at, it always makes me think of Gavin. The name of the song is Unwell by matchbox twenty. I've associated this song with Gavin, ever since he began have psychotic breaks.  When  Gavin experiences a psychotic break, he basically sees things and hears things that are really there.  Psychotic break simply means that he's lost touch with reality. This song always reminds me of those struggles we faced when we first discovered that Gavin has form of schizophrenia.  In some weird way, this song has always been comforting for me and I…

We were at the pediatrician's office this morning for Elliott.  Inside the office is this sign that says,  please be kind don't leave poop behind. I think it's hilarious but today was even funnier because Emmett wanted me to read the sign to him.  This is a video of that experience. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUJfPgGBGAo 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.

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…