ASDfamily

 It feels strange to pack. Moving 2 states isn't the easiest. I never pictured myself leaving Kansas. I always thought id grow old here. Die in a house in the middle of nowhere. With lots of land.  I'm excited to move. Start new. Something fresh.  The hardest thing I face isn't the move. Leaving my daughter's grave behind hurts my heart. 

 Someone asked me how they can be strong too. They said no matter what life throws at me, I always get back up. After this, I sat and thought. They then said that they wish they could do that too.  I told them you don't want to walk in my shoes. I've been through a lot. Which is why I am the way I am today. They sat there with a smile just listening. I went on to say that you make yourself strong. Dont let what you went through define you. Get up. Start again. Try again. Keep going. Dont let anyone tell you different. You make you.  This person is a teenager and faces a lot of problems. Mental health and others. This person is a sweet kid. He's my nephew. 

 We are moving home!  For those who don't know, we reside in Kansas. I am from Arkansas. I am finally going home after being in Kansas for 9 years.  It's hard to leave my daughter's grave, but I'll be back every year on her birthday to visit.  We cant wait to go back home! 

 Some people are ridiculous. Smh. 

 Don't forget to check on my other blog for updates on my books. I post a couple of paragraphs of the first chapter.  https://jessicamccloskeyauthor.blogspot.com

 We are getting a swing for my son Creed.  For those who don't know, my son is autistic.  A swing can help in many ways. Stimulation, sensory, texture, and more. These can help regulate and create a peaceful, calm space.  I can't wait until it comes. 

 When you treat my kids differently because of their gender and their disabilities, we stop coming around. Shame on you.  ALWAYS CHOOSE KINDNESS!  PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE EQUAL AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS SUCH! 

 We got creedy an indoor/outdoor trampoline. He loves it! It comes with a punching bag, hammock, and pull up bars type things. (I can't remember what they are called lol)  He spends most of his day in there. 

 Some people are just blah.  We went to a family gathering today. Pies, food, water slid, and the works. There's always someone that has to ruin it. We had to leave early because he thinks he runs everything. If there weren't so many people there I would've said something.  Nonetheless, I am proud of myself for holding my tongue.  I have learned that my kids are watching. Sometimes it's better to leave instead of act.