tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197085.post5979363864719076772..comments2023-08-16T03:59:01.223-04:00Comments on Longing for Simplicity: DiagnosisAlyssa Spring Corleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10212814883186232137noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197085.post-9425457193777927772011-05-04T02:14:05.285-04:002011-05-04T02:14:05.285-04:00Some resources that may be helpful are books by Te...Some resources that may be helpful are books by Temple Grandin, including "Thinking in Pictures", "The Way I See It".... also the movie Temple Grandin made in 2010. Be encouraged and know there is help and inspiration as a mom, and a wonderful future for your son. God bless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197085.post-68831224356440701102011-04-19T14:26:38.526-04:002011-04-19T14:26:38.526-04:00p.s. this was Sarah not Shawn. lolp.s. this was Sarah not Shawn. lolShawn Summeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13556735956548811730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197085.post-46772517768757004272011-04-19T14:26:08.260-04:002011-04-19T14:26:08.260-04:00Hey girl, I just want to let you know that I am pr...Hey girl, I just want to let you know that I am praying for you. I can only imagine the kind of loss that you are feeling. Please know that it is ok for you have all the feelings that you are having. You need to go through the grieving process. I will be praying that you guys are able to get to a place that has amazing resources for Brady. My sister is just beginning the process of diagnosis for one of her twins. So I have a small glimpse of what you are dealing with. Don't get me wrong I am not trying to say that I know exactly how you feel but I want you to know that I realize it is a big deal. Hope baby Finn comes out soon and without complications. Love ya.Shawn Summeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13556735956548811730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197085.post-58237459353682027482011-04-15T13:23:26.696-04:002011-04-15T13:23:26.696-04:00Alyssa, been reading your posts and thinking so mu...Alyssa, been reading your posts and thinking so much about you and your family right now. I know I don't fully understand what you are going through but I do know that your emotions and exhaustion and days of feeling like this is all just too much are completely valid. I don't know why God has asked you and Zac to go through this with Brady but I do know that Brady couldn't have better parents when it comes to helping him through life. I really do pray that you can move and find some good help for him and that one day he will be doing so amazingly well you can mainstream him etc...I also will pray that you can find a behaviorist who can come alongside you and show you how to deal and cope etc...You guys are amazing and I know that life is totally insane right now with the new baby coming and the pain you are in. I'll be praying for a move, for this birth, for Brady and for you to be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel as you mourn what expectaions you had in life and embrace the ones that God has given you. You are stronger than you realize and an amazing mother and woman of God.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364895223811514065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197085.post-58779135703965446152011-04-15T08:51:03.716-04:002011-04-15T08:51:03.716-04:00I will be praying for you guys and for your little...I will be praying for you guys and for your little man. I know this has to be hard on you all esp with him being the oldest and you getting ready to bring a new one into the household. But, we both know how BIG God is....he sees you and Zac being obedient and good parents. He will "continue" to provide for your family. I am very proud of you both, you make a wonderful team and your family is so blessed. I think of you all often. Always praying for your whole clan. Can't wait to see baby Finn. :) >>>any day now...woo hoo!!hayszil73https://www.blogger.com/profile/12339008307368942729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22197085.post-29673226807400483022011-04-15T05:49:23.149-04:002011-04-15T05:49:23.149-04:00OUr little boy (almost 4) recently dx with HFA/Asp...OUr little boy (almost 4) recently dx with HFA/Aspergers too so know exactly where you are at<br /><br />Your words" We have an overflowing amount of love for him and want to be the best parents we can be...at the same time there is a part of us that feels defeated and totally exhausted with the daily task of just living with him." could have come straight out of my mouth.<br /><br />Hang in there. Love him. Look after yourself first and foremost as cant do it without patience and energy (both lacking most of most days around here). Get support. Say yes to all offers of help (eg someone to make a meal or take the kids for a while to give you a break etc). <br /><br />Its an endurance race and there are good days and not so good days - but EVERY day is a brand new day.<br /><br />Focus on strengths and progress (however small). There will be set backs here and there but there will also be good days and good moments and progress.<br /><br />Keep us posted. And feel free to email or comment on my blog if want to ask a questions (not that I have all the answers but may have read something possibly or can make a suggestion of where to find the info etc) or if you ever just need to vent<br /><br />hillme71@gmail.com or www.blogofmichele.blogspot.com<br /><br />I have found it is really only other parents of kids on the spectrum that really get it - and even then many of us are on different journeys with severity of child or treatment options chosen or whatever but still it is great support<br /><br />I joined a facebook group called Aspergers Connect which has been invaluable and a local ASD support group that meets once a month (only been once) and have learnt so much from other ASD parents (and Google!!!)<br /><br />Hang in there. Just take it a day at a time.<br /><br />MicheleMichele @ The Hills are Alivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08069990328770303361noreply@blogger.com