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2020 hasn’t been all bad and here’s proof

2020 has been a nightmare for most humans, especially those living here, in the US. If you've been following me or reading this website for any length of time, you probably know that I try to focus on the positive. It's not always easy and I don't always do a good job. That said, I thought I would list a few things I'm thankful for because I forgot to do that over Thanksgiving. I know. Shame on me but better late than never. :-) There are number of things I'm thankful for, even during COVID. I'm just going to focus on a few of the bigger ones cause there's too many little ones to mention. The 2020 Trip I'm so thankful that right before what would turn out to be…

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December 5, 2020

2020 Trip to Orlando / My thoughts

This is really emotional for me

We spent a large part of the afternoon getting everything buttoned up and ready to go. The last thing I want to do is wait until the last minute. I was able to get the rest of the clothes I needed and Emmett got the rest of his. While we were at the store, we checked to see if Emmett's glasses were ready and they had literally been received a few minutes before we asked. Emmett's super excited because the transition lens are the ones that came in. He still has a second pair that hasn't arrived yet. Normally, the more expensive glasses take longer but this time, it was the other way around. He's really excited because they are adult glasses now and they're red, although it doesn't really…

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February 12, 2020

My thoughts / Special Announcements

The Amazing Reason My Kids and I Were Just Invited to Orlando, Florida

This is really exciting and frankly, I'm still processing it. DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld has invited me and my kids to visit and experience their hotel, as well as their new, Autism-friendly accommodations. Apparently they reached out because of who I am and the work I've been doing in the Autism community. Frankly, I was caught off guard by this and it's taking some time to wrap my head around. As I'm thinking about this though, I'm realizing that it's an amazing opportunity to experience and evaluate, first hand, the accommodations made for Autistic people and their families. It would also be an opportunity to show my readers, followers, and listeners, that while it doesn't always feel like it, the world is becoming more inclusive. There are places…

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December 4, 2019