While I make it a point to always reserve judgement, this happens to be one of those situations where I show that I'm human and react in a way that I really try not to.  If you haven't already heard, Dorothy Spourdalakis has been charged in the stabbing death of Alex, her 14 year old son with severe Autism. Basically, Dorothy had been struggling with her very, very challenging son.  It got to the point that she felt her only option was to stab him to death and attempt to take her own life, which of course, she failed to do. She's now charged with the stabbing death of Alex. I've been reading about this situation and while I feel for the mothers struggles, I just can't bring myself to…

Gavin had a pretty good day today, especially considering he's manic and psychotic. Aside from his incessant talking about totally random and often incoherent thoughts, he's doing really well. We've not had any major issues this weekend. There are things going on that seem to be directed at Lizze.  Gavin seems to be testing the boundaries and pushing the envelope a bit, at least as far as Lizze is concerned. I have been noticing that Gavin seems to be struggling with more and more areas of his life.  He's having a harder time putting his thoughts together and answering even the most basic of questions. It breaks my heart and I wish we could figure out what is going on.  For right now, I want to just celebrate the fact…

I wanted to share something that happened yesterday that I consider a pretty big victory. While we were getting ready to go to my parents for Father's Day, Emmett put on this green polo shirt. What was really special about this was the fact that his little fingers buttoned the 2 buttons, all by himself. This has been a struggle for him and yesterday was no exception.  He wouldn't give up or let anyone help him.  In the end it was worth it because he succeeded.  I'm sooooo proud of him and I wanted to share this with all of my readers.  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…

Today has been particularly rough for me. Gavin's had a mixed day and that always takes a lot out of me.  However, more than that it's the fact that I truly don't feel worthy of Father's Day. I look at the life I'm providing for my family and I know that it's less than they deserve.  Trying to celebrate Father's Day while in the middle of a Child Protective Services investigation just doesn't sit well.  This past week alone, the car has broken down, we lost a utility that's, you know, pretty important and we haven't heard back from CPS like we were supposed to.  That makes me really nervous. We have nothing to hide but still........... Then of course the trolls come out to play and decide that they…

What Father's Day would be complete without your 13 year old son having chest pain? Of course that's a rhetorical question.  In all seriousness, Gavin is having chest pain again.  No one knows what's going on and what's causing the chest pain.  Everything always checks out okay.  While that's clearly a good thing, it doesn't do much for the parent that's worried about what it actually is. 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…

I'm a bit concerned about Gavin this morning because he says he doesn't feel right.  Actually he says,  "Daddy, I feel funny".  It's never a good sign when Gavin says something like that because he almost never complains to us about something like this.  It makes me wonder if we are dealing with either seizures or a pending autonomic crisis.  On the other hand, he could just be feeling dizzy or something all together benign. There's no way to know for sure until something either happens or doesn't happen.  I'm praying that it doesn't happen. As I await what today brings, I'm a bit anxious and full of worry because the last thing in the world I want is to see my son in the hospital again today. This site…