About our Boy

Thought you all might like to know a little about Kane. He is 10 years old and in the 3rd grade. He is autistic. He is high functioning. He has trouble communicating sometimes, but he does talk, a lot... He loves movies, and can quote many of them word for word, his favorites are Toy Story, Ice Age, and Larry Boy. His memory is amazing. He remebers names, and faces easily. He is very sweet and loving. He will give hugs freely. Kane loves trains, trucks, planes, and especially classic cars. Swimming is one of his favorite activities. He swims at school once a week. His coach says he will be able to try for the swim team next year! He is doing great at school, after a REALLY tough time in the first few weeks of school this year he has settled in well. He is happy to read and is doing better at writing than he ever has before. He has memorized his multiplication tables and impresses his teachers all the time. He is really smart. Kane loves to eat, but is very picky about his food. His favorite is chicken and fries. He likes to eat the same thing each day. He has breakfast lunch and dinner favorites. He has a thing for cheese, grilled cheese, string cheese, slice cheese, shredded cheese. He. loves. cheese. When he finishes a meal, he wants to know what he is having for the next one, just to be sure it is something he is going to like. When he doesn't like something, you'll know it. He lets you know, loudly. I say he is a loud child, because he HE IS. He talks loud, sings loud, runs loud, but at least I always know where he is. Ha! Like most kids like him, he loves routine and likes to know what is happening next. I often tell others that he is the most laid back autistic kid I have ever met. He is really happy to go just about anywhere, and we can take him almost anywhere. Can you tell I love him? He makes me laugh and smile every day. I am so proud of all that he is.

To God Be the Glory

I need to write this while it is fresh on my mind. I recently read something that struck a chord with me and I wanted to write my thoughts on it. They said, "God gives us special needs children that He might be glorified." I agree with this. I have many times told people that I would not be the person I am today if I didn't have Kane in my life, my husband wouldn't be who he is, my girls wouldn't be who they are. A few years ago I came to the realization that I am so thankful that Kane has autism. That may sound crazy to many of you, but it is true. If you have ever met Kane you might understand why I feel this way. He has enriched my life in a way that no other child could, and I wouldn't have wanted to miss the opportunity to be his mom, and learn the many things that the Lord has taught me in the process. I have learned patience, peace, and joy in watching Kane grow and learn. I learned to rejoice in and celebrate small victories, and not miss them while looking for the big ones. I have learned to move past my pride and fears in order to do what is needed to help my boy. I continue to look at children differently and with more patience and more hope in what they can accomplish. I have learned to lean on the Lord all the time, all day, and He has been always faithful and true to help. I believe that God has an awesome plan for Kane and our family, I can't wait to see how it all unfolds, and I know I have great responsibility to do all I can to lead Kane and our children in the right direction. So that he will truly be glorified in our special needs child.