Category Archives: Daily life

Lucas has been home sick this week (bronchitis), and I don’t know how we would have survived without our home computer!  He’s looked things up to make a Christmas list, played games and managed to sit still (and rest) at … Continue reading →

I thought I’d mention during this week before Thanksgiving that something I’m reallly thankful for is a sense of humor.  Laughter is very important, and it seems that many people have forgotten how to laugh today (they seem way too … Continue reading →

Today I’m thankful for two things, my family and the kindness of others: For my family.  My husband Alan is the greatest, doing whatever he can to help out.  Like Atticus Finch, Alan is a man of honor who always … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is just 9 days away, so it’s time to focus on giving thanks for all we have.  I thought I’d share “what I’m thankful for” every day for the next week.  Then by next Wednesday, I’ll be full of … Continue reading →

Well, we had to set the clocks back last night.  That means our whole weekend revolved around making sure that Lucas would be ready to get up and go to school on time this morning. You know, we thought we’d … Continue reading →

The TV show “Criminal Minds” just started, and the opening is about a child who goes missing at the local mall. The very first thing that security asks the parents for is a recent photograph and description of the child. … Continue reading →

We attended an Autism Walk last Saturday in Manassas, VA.  It was a very nice day, with perfect weather for a walk.  Lucas, his dad and I were at this walk, not to walk but as vendors, selling our Safety, … Continue reading →

Living in the world of autism means that the Special Olympics of Delaware is a regular part of life for Lucas and us.  Each year at school, time is devoted to learning, practicing and enjoying different sports, all to prepare … Continue reading →

Lucas’ big brother Robert was home for a visit this weekend.  Robert is 2 years older than Lucas, and is living in Pittsburgh, PA right now. Lucas misses his big brother, sometimes A LOT!  (The house was so lonely when … Continue reading →

Lucas is working at LucasWorks in the mornings, as part of his Vocational Training program through school.  After all, the whole reason we started this company was to ensure that he would have a place to work when he gets … Continue reading →