Is it really September already??? Here we are at yet another start of the School Year. As most of you know Max has been going throughout the Summer. Which I feel is a very good thing! I think it may have been a hard adjustment for him, to have 3 months off and start back into things with that big of a break. I have gotten great reports from his Teachers and that makes me so happy!

So how are things going otherwise...well, pretty good! On the eating front we have made some improvements! However, he is having difficulty chewing high textured foods. This is going to take some time to get him there but we are making progress.

Receptively Max is extremely smart. He knows so much more than what we could have imagined. Every time his therapist or I try to do something "new" with him he already knows it! With that said he is just having difficulty getting it out! Don't get me wrong he can get his point across with plenty of other ways than talking but, right now seems to be the biggest thing. For some reason he just can't speak and for whatever reason that is, it is ok! I long for him to talk to me, but only time will tell. God has a plan and I need to trust in that!

So, how am I doing with all of this now that, it has been 2 years since his diagnosis! Honestly, I still have good and bad days. Faith in the Lord has carried me on the bad days. I am not perfect and I try my very best at doing the best I can for my Son and Daughter. People still have negative things to say or "their" opinion, on how I should do this or that. I'm not sure that will ever go away. We still struggle with certain situations when it comes to going places. Brandon and I know what he can handle and what he can't...from time to time people like to make their comments but I have learned that it's ok, if people want to talk that is fine. They just don't understand what our life is like.

Honestly, I have been wondering why the Lord picked me to be Max's Mom. There are days where I feel I fall short of being a great Mom. I am not perfect and I always wonder if I could be doing more for my children and what decision is the right one...although I may seem to have it all together, that is far from the truth. However, I couldn't be more thankful for the wonderful gift I have been given. To be a Mom is not easy, especially when one has special needs. But, I love these kids so much and as long as the Lord is with me, I know that I will be doing the right thing.

It certainly has been a long time since I have updated about Max. Though it isn't for the lack of thoughts or emotions, that's for sure. I had to go back and read about our last post so I knew where to start. So you all know that Max has started a special school to help with his needs. I can tell you that I know that this is where he is supposed to be. He is thriving there. There are amazing individuals that work with my Son and this has made the whole transitioning process much more comfortable for Him. We feel so blessed at this point to have such an amazing team of people who want to help my Son and who care for him deeply.


Max is an incredible little Boy. A little Boy whom has been a Teacher to his Mom through all of this. Learning through a child who has Autism is an eye opening experience. My life has changed so much for the better. While some days are exhausting and frustrating I know that God is here with us. One of the things I have realized is, I can't imagine someone going through this Journey not having the Lord in your life. And for this I am so grateful.


A couple months ago My Gram and I were on our way shopping and listening to the Christian radio station. A Woman, with a soft spoken voice started to talk in an interview, I was about half paying attention. Then when I heard the words...Autism and Max, I immediately became intrigued. I listened as this Mother gave a little bit of her life story. She had just written a book with her Father called "Dancing with Max". I knew that I needed to have it!


Friday I made a stop at the Friendship bookstore and found the book. I can tell you that this book is a God send. Emily Colson is amazing as she tells her story of living with her Autistic Son Max. As I read the pages and cried at some of the details of their lives, I realized that so much of this struck home with me. While each child is different and unique in their own special way, So many of her feelings are what I have felt.

One night while I was laying in bed thinking about my Children and Max and his special needs. I realized something. God knew that Max was going to have Autism. Whether or not he was born with it or something caused it, He knew Max's life. God knows every precious detail about my Son and what each day holds for him. I am eternally grateful for this wonderful promise from the Lord, that he will take care of us as long as we walk this Journey with Him.

Max has taught me so much and I am incredibly proud of him!