A view of autism from along the spectrum

A meltdown bursts upon the scene
With the fury of a winter gale
The angry wind and driving rain
Awaken tumult from the sea

I must abide this raging storm
That rocks this vessel we call home
I lash myself to the deck
And steer my ship into the wind

I do not fear the ocean’s squalls
This ship has weathered them before
I can outlast the angry wind
It’s time will quickly cease

Suddenly, the sun breaks through
And the wind begins to slow
The storm ends as quickly as it began
A gentle breeze returns

When MJ was an infant, he played the role of baby Jesus in the Christmas pageant at LJ’s school. It was pretty special event.

As I remember this pageant, I think about how important it is for me to always see God in my children. It’s easy to see Him when they are happy, creative, and playful. It’s harder when they are fighting or having a meltdown. I know He’s there and I need to remember to keep looking.

I also need to teach my children to see God in themselves. If I can do that, I’ve taught them something for a lifetime.

Merry Christmas

MJ is always happy when he is making something. It can be building a Lego, baking cookies, or a number of other activities. A week or so ago he told me he wanted to make a video. The subject was his often performed rendition of the Christmas song Dominick the Donkey performed by a pair of nutcrackers. It was his video, so all I did was film it, letting the setup to him. I still laugh every time I see it.