The past few weeks have been pretty rough for me.  Really this entire summer has been rough.  Gain spent time in 2 different children's hospitals and that was hard on everyone.  I haven't been writing much lately because I have been 2 overwhelmed and frustrated with life.  We got hit pretty hard financially this summer. That effects everything and everyone.  We got behind on our mortgage and our car died leaving us carless. I have been all over Northeast Ohio looking for a new car. I get met with the same denials do to credit.  It is really hard for me to know that I cannot provide for my family better.  I love being self sufficient in every aspect of my life.  So I find it difficult to have to…

I finally found a dealer to work with on my car hunt. I shared my story and explained what I needed. While doing paperwork there was a thing on the news about that woman in N. Carolina fighting the restaurant that won't let her Autistic son eat there because he make to much noise. this restaurant owner actually said on tv that "she can't believe they actually take a child like that out in public". At this point one of the sales lady screams "that's bullshit". Keep in mind this one of the largest dealers in Ohio. She went on to bash the special needs mother in her quest to fight intollerance. The sales lady said a child with Autism just needs dicipline. Autism isn't an excuse to misbehave. She…

This has been a rough week. I have been trying to find a car all week. It's really demoralizing hear "we can't help you" over and over again. Our last hope is still in the works and we should know in the morning sometime. The kids are actually doing ok right now. Gavin being the exception. He is very manic but well behaved right now. We just finished up his first week back and it was a good one. I wish I had more to say but I am just to exhausted to think right now.  Thanks for sticking around. I will be posting a story that deeply affected me over the weekend.

I have a new article up at the Examiner "Let's get Fit for Autism". I know I am beating this drum pretty loud right now but I cannot impress upon you enough the importance of taking time to care for yourself. As always, every time you subscribe to or even click to view my work you are helping to support the Lost and Tired family. So if you like what I write please share the links and subscribe to my page. Thanks Again.

I haven't written anything meaningful in awhile. The reason for that is that I have just been to overwhelmed with life. Things aren't getting any easier at the Lost and Tired household. As of 2 days ago we are officially without a car. My parents have been gracious enough to allow us to use theirs in order to get the kids to and from school. The humiliating truth is that we are stretched far to thin to really afford another car payment. We are barely surviving as it is and extra burden might collapse us financially but what choice do I have. My reason for bringing this up is to show just one of the many problems/challenges facing the special needs parent. Often times  (as is true in our case)…

The Fit for Autism team has racked up 100 miles today. We have only been going a few weeks and I think that's a huge accomplishment. Thanks to everyone for their support and commitment to the getting healthy and spreading Autism Awareness. Rob

I walked 6 miles yesterday. My personal best since my back injury. If you would like to join "Fit for Autism" send and email to rob@lostandtired.com i'll get an invite off to you right away. Everything is tracked via www.endomondo.com. My hope is that I get as many people to join as possible. The more we have the more attention we can get and the more Autism awareness we can spread. Anyone wanting to support the cause is welcomed to join. We owe our kids healthy parents and this is what I'm doing to make sure my kids have that.

Seven years ago I married my best friend. Those that know us are aware of all we have been through. Despite the odds not being in our favor we are still together and still going strong. Lizze, I love you so much and I'm grateful for everyday you have given me. I know our life is far from easy but I know that it will just make us stronger. I love you.