Showing posts with label AuTiSm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AuTiSm. Show all posts

Friday, April 2, 2010

HiS bUSy DaY!

What another nice day.  For sure!  I am so happy about the weather!  The birds are out chirping again!  I could get used to this! 

This morning I was doing pretty well, the eggs got delivered!  Yeah, I reheated the potatoes that I had left out of Luka's first batch of food and Jason mixed them up! 

When Jason arrived home this morning he was busy working to get the things I wanted done finished.  That was until he learned that the telephone systems for the county were not functioning.  He then went to sit and wait for possible emergencies at the volunteer fire station.  He was there for many hours.  When he arrived back home he started some yard work.  He worked hard at dethatching our lawn.  He got one section of it done before coming in to mix up the food shower and run out to another teaching job. 

Thank goodness for these teaching jobs, we've had a huge break in them this winter, it is really showing in our financial state.  Hopefully change is right around the corner!  While I hate that he is gone, we will love it when we can have a little more stability. 

I keep trying to do things.  Today started off well, until I took a shower.  While drying my hair, something happened and my neck flared up again!  Grrr.. Spent the whole afternoon in bed.  Frustration.  The great thing is that by laying down flat for many hours, I was able to stop the increasing pain and did not take any medication.  I never know what is going to happen next.  I guess life stays interesting that way.

One thing at a time things are getting done around here!  That is exciting all on its own.  Jason got part of the yard done, I have mostly clean floors in the house, I forgot to ask Jason to finish the last two.  (not his favorite thing)  While I have been hurting some, when I am not I am up pittering around doing things, the dishes are done!!  Yea!  I am going to fold some laundry soon!  So that will be great!  I have started sorting the clothes winter ones need to be packed away.  They take up so much room!  It will be so nice to have that done!

I even had an egg for breakfast!  It was wonderful!  I did my cleanse and had an egg and a piece of toast!  A shake for lunch and and apple for a snack!  I have been marinating a steak, hoping that Jason would be able to eat it with me.  ( might have to wait a while longer for that.. I think I need to cook it up tonight anyway ) I had planned to make it for us for lunch.. but he was gone waiting for emergencies..

Well, I did not have the steak for supper.  I made a meal from leftovers.  It was fabulous.  I am thrilled I could be up and cook something!  Some days that is so difficult for me to do.  I love to do it but some days it just is not possible.  It was today, that is something wonderful to be thankful for!  Especially after my afternoon. 





I think I am managing things better.  At least I hope so.  I am trying to.  The birds are helping.  Wish I had some more energy, that is for sure.



Hopefully they will figure out what is going on soon with the phone systems.  It is not a good situation.  He just called he is done with his class.  He will be home soon, in time to go to sleep.


Of course there are emergencies and things going on all over the world.  Medical emergencies and catastrophic weather has wreaked havoc like mad.  It really puts things into perspective.  We each do what we can and consider others and what they are going through.  I like the thought of each one reach one.  Do something nice and unexpected for someone else today.  You never know who is having a rough day or going through something that a little unexpected cheer would make better.

I love it when my day has been brightened, and I love brightening other people's day as well!  I am going to think of some more things I can do..

In addition I would like to mention that today is National Autism Awareness Day!  I encourage you to learn about one of the most inspirational people I know. ( I don't know her personally of course.)   She has Autism and is amazing to me!



Hope your day has been brightened or you've brightened someone's day!

Blessings,
Pink Doberman

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

ThE iNtErViEw... Alicia Myers from 10/11 News in Lincoln NE ... LB858

I fixed the bad links below. 
Thanks for letting me know they were bad!  Sorry they were. =)

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 Click to see:
The Official 10/11 News Interview with Alicia Myers Click Here!

Click on Service Dog Rights Part 1

Check it out!  Anchor/Reporter Alicia Myers did an amazing job!
                        I can't wait to see Part 2 tomorrow night!


Our story even made the Headline Page!  How cool is that!  10/11 News Rocks!

See some pictures that Jason took from the interview!  He managed to avoid the video camera completely!

 



 






 

  
What do you think?  Put your comment's on Channel 10/11's site, and don't forget to add your opinion to their poll!  CLICK HERE!  I fixed this link also I think.. Give it a try!


I also had my mother's bracelet on and was fortunate to have Jason there with me.  I wanted to be wearing things that meant allot to me for the interview!  Makes me feel like they are all there with me.
Anyhoo...
I'd love to have you post your thoughts on the Channel 10/11 web page.  You are welcome to also post them here!  But please support this news station for taking such a positive approach to helping others!

Senator Kate Sullivan please give her kudo's as well!  
I have her information listed a few posts back!  
Cheer her on and support her as she gears up for round two of this legislation!  

Blessings,
Pink Doberman

Monday, March 1, 2010

Dr. TeMpLe GrAnDiN

Over the years having been involved in many facets of life I learned to pay attention to things that others my not necessarily find interesting or even have thought about.  My mother and father would turn on PBS shows for us to view.  I know that they felt we would be better off by watching programing with some educational qualities. 

One of my favorite shows on PBS is Scientific American Frontiers with Alan Alda.  I think my initial attraction to the show was watching Alan Alda whom I had seen on regular TV.  My father's favorite show, which he would watch after we were put to sleep.  (I would always sneak out to watch it)  One of the episodes featured a wonderfully strong woman her name is Dr. Temple Grandin.   I learned so much from this.  I also ended up learning that the new cattle chutes that were being installed on the farms where I grew up were of her design.  Unfortunately you can't change everything.  I wish there would have been a video training program that went along with those new pens and panels.  That is a subject for another day!

When I watched this show initially, I realized that I to thought in pictures.  Not all of the time but certain times in my life are recorded in pictures in my mind.  I never knew how to describe it before watching her describe it. 

I guess others have also found her story to be beneficial, Jason and I were scrolling through our friends TV channels they have FANCY TV.  When we happened across the latest Dr. Temple Grandin special on HBO!  Jason even found it interesting.  I don't know that he identified with it the way that I did he also didn't grow up working cattle.  But it was something we could agree to watch together! 

You can learn more about Autism the way Dr. Temple Grandin explains it as well as see what other things she has done and is doing here!

I really appreciate all that she is bringing to the world.  I appreciate even more the people that chose to see what she had to offer even though she is different!  One of the blogs that I follow even spoke about the HBO Special!  She has even gotten to meet her!  How cool is that?  Check out what Melissa wrote on her blog!

While I don't personally know anyone who has Autism, I do know people who have Autistic Children, as well as many others who are different whether in appearance or ability or capability.  It is important I believe to look past the differences and find the similarities.  This is so helpful in life as EVERYONE is unique! 

I encourage you to check out some of the examples I have shared about Dr. Temple Grandin.  I really encourage you to take the time to watch the HBO special if you pay for Fancy TV..! 

Doors are opening to new worlds.  (Inspired by Dr. Temple Grandin)

Blessings,
Pink Doberman