Green Jell-O. Who in the world would ever suspect me of being grateful for green Jell-O? What 48-year old man would get excited, downright giddy, over the appearance of green Jell-O on a hospital tray? And yet I would peel the plastic top off the container in suspense, and then eagerly and joyfully consume Read More…
The Man in the Mirror
I know you. I recognize your face from when we were shaving this morning. You’re the man in the mirror. I see things in your reflection that others don’t see or grasp. Everyone sees that you are a special-needs dad. They see your smiles, they hear your words, and they enjoy your sense of Read More…
My Letter to Autism
Dear Autism, I’ve been meaning to write to you for quite some time but thanks to you, I’ve been pretty busy as you can imagine. Today is World Autism Awareness Day so it seemed a good time to finally write this letter. Of course as the parent of a son with autism, every day is Read More…
The Thanksgiving List
The holidays are a stressful time for special needs families. Then again, when is it not a stressful time for those of us raising a child with special needs? Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time of reflection and gratitude. It’s supposed to be a time to offer up thanks for all the Read More…