October 25 2014
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- Jan 11th MOC - On This Day (Journaling Challenge)
Love You More by Forever Joy
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Topography No14 by Valorie Wibbens
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2014 Calendar Cards
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October 25, 2014 was a day our family changed; it was hard to conceptualize the enormity of how we were going to change in the 365 days to come. October 25, 2014 was a day that plays over and over in my head. When the doctors and therapists confirmed their diagnosis that our son was on the spectrum, my heart dropped. I mean, during the past year up until the session, I had a hunch he had Autism, but when it was finally confirmed, I still felt a pit in my stomach. I did break down and it was obvious by my tears these doctors knew why, the uncertainty of his future, the heartbreak and questioning “why him?!” and the list goes on. I’m grateful that it was FINALLY diagnosed/confirmed; it took a year to get this appointment, but the fact it was on paper and we got the confirmation that our son has Autism and now we move forward and obtain the resources he needs in order to achieve the goals we all look forward to. Yea I won’t lie, we were still confused this year. We were dipping our toes into the shallow end, and thankfully we now feel comfortable to dive right in and tell anyone (when appropriate). It’s nice to be able to talk about autism and spread advocacy when I can. The amount of support he has gotten through his early diagnosis has truly been life-changing. Yes, four years ago I was heartbroken and angry confirming he is on the autism spectrum. Today I have come to see it as the most crucial and beneficial day for our son and for our family. Without the 20-plus people working with our son, he wouldn’t be where he is today, and our family wouldn’t be the same. My husband and I have come to understand and love all the amazing people who have come into our lives because of his diagnosis. Most important, these four years thus far, we survived, thrived and are embracing our journey.