Archive for June, 2007

He’s Now Four

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Zane turned four this week. I didn’t take the birthday pics – Dakota did that with his new camera. I’ll hope to post a shot or two of the cake and festivities. Let me just say that Zane “got it.” He knew the day was his. He knew the drill – we bring out the [...]

Congrats To The Grad

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

Had a great graduation party for Dakota on Saturday. So many came, and we were honored by each and every guest. So many wrote congratulatory notes , too, and sent best wishes to the man of the hour.

Thanks to one and all for sharing in our joy!

Post-Concussion Syndrome

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

From Wikipedia, an entry describing “post-concussion syndrome:”
Also known as postconcussive syndrome or PCS,  a set of symptoms that a person may experience for weeks (or) months… after a concussion… As many as 50% of patients who have experienced concussion have PCS, and some sources say as many as 90% of patients experience postconcussion symptoms.  Some [...]

Lessons From A Fitful Night

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

(written at 4:30 a.m.)

One thing about autistic kids is they can be absolutely unpredictability. This is true of most children, but especially so for those on the autistic spectrum disorder.
For instance, although there can be apparent “progress” in some area of life, perhaps their verbal communication or their ability to put on their pajamas without [...]

Better Late? Blogging Resumes…

Monday, June 18th, 2007

Trying to make amends for a very sparse blogging season…here are some things I don’t want to lose track of during this past month.
The week-long trip by Dena and the kids to East Texas worked out fine. They enjoyed visiting Grandparents and other relatives.  Neill and his family were there for a few days, too, [...]