CCK Autism Weekend Retreat

This past weekend we attended The Center for Courageous Kids Autism weekend retreat. This was the 5th time Austin and I had been. 3rd time for Pete and 2nd time for Lydia. We had a wonderful weekend, even if there was snow.

The kids always have such a great time enjoying all the activities which include Gym, wood shop, arts and crafts, cooking, bowling, game room, swimming, dancing, movie night, horse back riding and of course the great food.

Austin didn't want to do much, but play in the gym and swim this trip. He bowled 1 game and made a UK house in wood shop, and spent some time in the game room. But, most of his time was spent in the gym playing basketball, kick ball and running around. Lydia wanted to do everything and pretty much did. I didn't get pictures of everything we did, but fun was had by all.

We also got an excellent counselor this weekend. Miss Abby from Lindsey Wilson College was our volunteer and was excellent with the kiddos. Lydia took right up to her and Austin was hugging her by the middle of Saturday. It is the first time that a volunteer has sent me a Facebook friend request. She plans to work in Special Education and I just know she will be perfect at it.

Also, need to give a BIG shout out to Hart of Autism who helps make it possible for us to attend each year. We had a blast and can't wait for next year. 

Fresh New Look & Name

As time changes other things need to change including the Blog. I haven't posted since August of 2013 and decided some things just needed a revamping, including myself. So, what's happened since 2013? Probably more than I have time to say. So, in a nutshell.... kids got older, I've gotten older, Austin's homework has gotten harder, Lydia's attitude has gotten bigger, but one thing that hasn't changed is God!! And, you know what? That excites me. I've been in church mostly all my life. I've known about Jesus since I was old enough to understand and have always believed in him. I got saved when I was a child, but as an adult I slipped off the path into the world. I was going out to bars frequently, drinking, dancing, and having a "good" time. But, one night God laid conviction upon me bringing me to my knees begging for his forgiving mercy. My eyes were opened that night and changes were made. That was in June of 2008, 6 1/2 yrs ago, and since then things have not been perfect and recently I have felt reserved from the Lord. But, I'm trying to find that connection again. I want to seek him and use his word to guide my life. And, I want to build my faith in him and his promises. So as a new year has started I'm hoping a new me will emerge as well. So, that's a reason for the Blog name change. I hope to keep it up this time whether anyone reads it or not, because it's more for myself at this point!! Good Day and God Bless!!