Happy New Year   ....2013....style
May your efforts, especially for your autistic loved one be guided by these wise words....."I'm not telling you it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going to be worth it."  My child is raised now and every parenting moment that seemed difficult as I raised him, was so worth the extra effort! Bless you who are in the midst of the struggle and keep on .....keeping on.


Christmas is such a busy time, but I still want to enjoy the creativity of the season. It's one of the richest aspects of preparing family times together.
I found this wonderful idea on Mary Hunt's Everyday Cheapskate site-  http://www.everydaycheapskate.com/

Happy Holidays! You've all seen Gifts in a Jar. I've gotten cookie mixes, brownies, etc. but never anything as unique as Journal in a Jar.

Give the Legacy of a Life History
It's an idea that sparks the imagination and encourages stories about your life. You should give one to yourself! Or give a jar filled with paper, a lovely pen (wouldn't a lightup pen be special for those late night inspirations?), a journal, and a bunch of strips of paper with relevant questions. The fun element is the daily story starters that you create: What was your favorite toy as a child? What was your favorite family activity? What was the silliest thing you ever did? Be creative and fun with specific questions that make them laugh or ponder.