Lucas, Alan and I spent Saturday in Harrisburg, PA. LucasWorks was invited by the Autism Society of Harrisburg to attend an Autism Walk/Run, and we had so much fun there last year we couldn’t wait to go back!
We had to get up at 4 a.m., because it’s about a 3 hour drive to Harrisburg and we needed to be there around 8 o’clock to set up our table. We got to City Island in Harrisburg by 8, and were ready for action when the first runners showed up at 9.
Lucas, of course, was starving by the time we got ourselves set up. Luckily, they a bagel and coffee for him!
He perked right up once he ate that bagel.
About a thousand people came Saturday, some to run and some to walk. There were dogs, including Lucas’ dog, Dixie, and plenty of kids.
Dixie REALLY wanted some of Lucas’ bagel…of course she got some!
Having Dixie there gave Lucas a nice distraction if things became too busy at our table, or if he just needed to take a break.
Alan and Lucas would take Dixie on a walk around the beautiful park that is City Island, seeing the sights and stretching their legs.
I love telling people about LucasWorks, and about our Autism Awareness Bracelet and other products. We’ve met some really wonderful people at these events, like this family who shared their own amazing story with us.
It’s so great to get together with people who ALL understand what we’re up against. Needless to say, we had a terrific time!
Lucas managed to stay awake (just barely) until it was time to pack up and head home.
The day was well worth the effort, and I hope we can go again next year!
Now it’s time to focus on Lucas’ wisdom teeth removal next week. In the words of Peter Pan, “that will be a Very Great Adventure.” Stay tuned…
