Always Keep Your Chin Up: Politicians, don't forget who it's for...

About this blog

The road of life can be so many things at so many different times. One minute you're on a smooth straightway, zipping through without a care in the world. The next minute, you are at a crossroads, wondering which road to go on. Then you find yourself climbing up a steep slope wondering if you'll ever make it to the top, only to find that the top is full of nothing but bumps and potholes. You tell yourself, "you can't stop now, you must go on" because soon there is bound to be straight and smooth paths again. You can see the prize at the end, but while you are on the path, you must not forget to..."Keep Your Chin Up."

Ryan & Autism

I started this blog primarily for the subject of autism, but as the years have gone on, it has morphed into other areas. My hope is that by sharing a little about our lives, whatever the topic may be, we will be touching a part of someone esle and telling them that they are not alone.

My 9 year old son, Ryan, has autism. I started this blog as a way for me to have an outlet to connect, express and, hopefully, receive feedback on life as we know it. Raising a child with a disability can be a very isolating experience. The only way to do it, and to stay sane, is to "keep your chin up."

It's also a way for me to be able to spread a little awareness out there by sharing the kind of typical things we go through. I think you'll find we are more like a typical family, than not.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Politicians, don't forget who it's for...

Ryan reciting the pledge of Allegiance. Not sure if you are able to hear it, but the debate is going on in the background. How ironically fitting!

And for all of those who thought "Ryan can't", including me at one point....listen to this!

Oh, and guess who's hand it is you see waving in front of the lens. He can never miss the spotlight! :>\

2 comments:

Barbara Ann Price said...: How precious it is to see the sense of accomplishment in his eyes. Seemingly simple things can mean so very much. Would love to know how he responded when he saw the replay. Good Job!!!; Friday, October 10, 2008
Amy said...: HA!!! Both of my boys can't get enough of themselves and ask to watch their videos over and over. Same goes for pictures and catching a glimpse of themselves in the mirror! They take after their dad that way! ::Wink:::

But to go along with what you said. Yes, Ryan is proud of himself...as are we!!; Friday, October 10, 2008