Theries of autism and what I think of them

Up until a year and a half ago family members,friends others alike felt the need to educate or try to educate me on how they think my kids got Autism. Do I believe it was a booster shot that causes autism in general ? NO! Do I believe it was caused by two C Sections NO!.......Do I believe it can be hereditary........YES!
In my case it is my husband was diagnosed about 2 yrs ago but even if he hadn't been I never cared what caused my kids autism. The truth is they have it severly unlike my husband who has a mild case.
I have received countless advice on what we have done wrong as parents starting with not putting them on a glutin free diet too vitamin oils ext
My kids are somewhat picky eaters......not as much as they used too be. They also know what medicine is we didn't have to tell them and they fight you when taking it.
I've heard "Oh if you do this repetively they will talk or one day they will talk you just don't have enough faith "
That last line almost made me quit on church all together. Oh I have also heard ......your kids and husband are like that because you don't tithe to your church,
I believe in tithing and using the money for the ministries of God like supporting missionaries ext My husband just believes in giving gift offerings.
"But to be told God caused  my childrens autism because we don't tithe.....well if your going to speak for God then you might as well act like him and there is no one as infinite and perfect as God. Thanks for letting me rant.

My Dearest Little Children

My Dearest Little Children

My Precious little ones
You are such a treasure from heaven above
You were given to us to cherish and to love
I am truely thank full for the special gifts you are
No other child can take the place of you.
When Jesus brought you too us
We were filled with wonder an awe

As we counted your little fingers and
cuddled you so tight
Your precious beautiful eyes and face
reminded us of Gods abiding grace

Little did we realize what trials lie ahead
As we stroked your little curls
Then kissed your tiny head

You seemed to progress normally
until you were nearly two
We realized you were no longer talking
or doing things that children at two or three
do.

Our hearts were deeply saddened
When after a month turned into a
Year then into two.

When we finally heard the words
"Your child has autism"
The words wrung loud and clear

But I was in denial as I could not face
This daunting trial, or even shed a tear
The word Autism I could not hear
For my heart was filled with sorrow
Sadness and fear.

Until I realized Jesus was standing near

Oh Master,Saviour,Jesus,Lord
I finally cried out loud
I know that you are always with us

I just can't help but wonder

Would we ever hear the words "I love you "
From our precious childrens lips

Would we ever see them run and play
baseball and other games kids play
My heart was filled with wonder and dismay

Until I heard my Saviour say
"Hush my child listen to my voice
For I have made the right choice.
I chose you to be their voice"

Though it won't be easy these precious children
need you so.
I have a special plan for them you see and need
you to help me help them grow.

Give them lots of love and tender care and tell them
About me.
Though you may think they may not understand
Just leave that up to me.

For I know their thoughts and feelings they can only
express to me.
I am their Heavenly Father you see
Creator of all things.

I have blessed them with a gift the world needs to see
A gift that will give new life and set souls free.
If only you will trust me and give them to me.

My Saviour Lord and King
I give you everything
These children we will raise
and give you all the praise

Help me understand the hurting hearts
filled with uncertainty and fear

Who look upon my children as burdens
of doom and despair
Help me to love them with your perfect
love.
Show them these special children are gifts
from God above.
Who need tenderness and love
Before they are murdered and
Thrown away
They have a voice that we cannot hear
Calling and crying for life so dear

Lord help there dieing by millions each year
Help us show them we care

Laura M /Holly Hobbie

Happy Easter

For those of you celebrating it with just the fake Easter bunny that lays eggs have an eggziting day. For those Celebrateing Easter because of  resurrection of Christt " He is risen never forget what Jesus did for you on the cross

On another note

I know my last brief blog entry took me away from autism but I had to get that out of my system I will explain why in a future post but for now I want to focus on Autism as it is what both my children and my husband are diagnosed with. I will be upfront and say my kids who are 13 and 16 are in group homes because of volatile behaviors .........we my husband and I are grieving from this sudden separation of and from our children but in the nearly two months they have been gone they seem to be flourishing in many ways.
I am proud to have been the best mom I could be all these years and it hurts that they are each in different places an hour and a half away from us and each other.
Inspite of the grief I want to use my past experiences from my kids and my volunteer work with Special needs adults/children to encourage others

Indiana Becomes Second State to Ban Abortions Based on Down Syndrome

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What is Autism

Autism is a short way of saying "autism spectrum disorder." Its symptoms include differences and disabilities in many areas including social communication skills, fine and gross motor skills, and sometimes intellectual skills as well as unusual responses to sensory input (unusual sensitivity to light, sound, etc., and/or sensory cravings).Autism is also a spectrum disorder. In basic terms, this means you can be a little autistic or very autistic. Until May, 2013, there were five different autism spectrum diagnoses. At one end of the spectrum was Asperger Syndrome, sometimes called The Little Professor syndrome. At at the other end of the spectrum was autistic disorder, known for profound developmental delays and challenges. In between were a variety of pervasive developmental disorders including Rett syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)

In Memory of Micah

It is hard to say how I am feeling today as I not only realize that this is my husbands and my first Easter without my kids Matthew age 16 and Rebecca13 home.
They have been in group hom/Facilities since the week of Feb 9...but I am also remembering the news of  a very well loved  16 yr old boy (who also had severe autism and prone to occassional violent melt downs) named Micah
He passed away on March 30 ,2007 suddenly. in his sleep . It has always been a fear that we would loose Matthew this way and that fear hit us hard when Matthew was plsced.
But he is doing well an i will talk more about him in another post.

Micah........My husband and I met Micah and his family through my Sister In Law who was then
 a missionary actress that travels around the country putting on skits and sharing the gospel of Christ.
I don't know how many will read my blog  but the name of their ministry is "The Covenant Players"
www.covenantplayers.org/about-
 My Rebecca was 2 at the tim almost three  it was julyof 2004
Micah loved to rock in rocking chairs,swing on swings,sing and loved to be tickled from what I knew of him he liked to play rough to and would often have to be supervised .
He seemed to be happy most of the time and loved singing Disney and  other Childrens tunes especially Jesus loves me.
His all time favorite Disney character was Tigger....He loved Tigger so much that when he talked it was well known to everyone around him
bAs I said he loved to swing on swings . I can remember a time when Micah took off from his home I think it was scarring  his parents and after a bit of a search he was found hapily in a school play yard playing on the swings after church or after school hours......my memory fails me.
 I don't know what awats in heaven as far as swings and stuff LOL!
But I do know Micah has a new body in heaven and I can picture him racing anothe Woman named Robin (whom I will one day talk about)down the golden streets

The Gems and Jewels of Life

I am trying to start a new blogs which will deal mostly with special needs children and adults,how to help and encourage them.
I may also add poetry,songs and maybe short stories on here.
I can and will talk about my autistic teens and my husband who also has autism though not as severe.
I have come across people who don't know what autism is and and am hoping to write a story having to do with" Sammy The Sea Horse" which will explain autism in a child like manner.
I may also share articles ext reguarding the disabilities out there includeing "disabilities " caused by phobias and depressive disorders ext.
I hope to draw readers and critics inspite of my poor grammar and punctuation ext.
If anyone has anything they want me to research regarding special needs ext that pertains to to the above let me know.
For those who stumble on this blog ....God willing I am a Christian my faith in God is important to me. I may share scripture every once in a while or a song that gives me hope ext.
If you don't like my blog simply don't read it.
As scary as this world is I am not sure what if any pictures of my kids and husband I will post yet