Back on track!!

It's been a long year!!!  Moved cross country, bought a house, found a job, daughter has been to 2 schools and the list goes on....

Beautiful weather on the east coast today!!  I sorely missed the springs living in AZ for 6 years.  However, really could use a little less rain ;-)  All in all, life is good. I'm closer to family and I work with a great group of people.  I guess the only thing I have to complain about is dealing with my youngest daughter.  It's been a little over a year now since we found out she has Asperger's.  Not that that's really changed anything.  It just gives us more options to get her help and support.  But the move has been really hard on her.  She doesn't take change well at all.

She started high school this and because we didn't buy a house until December, she's had to go to 2 different high schools.  She tells me she has friends, but because they are related to school, she won't have contact with them after school.  I know patience is the key, but it's hard when you know they're hurting and there's not much you can do about it!  I'm "Mom" and I'm supposed to tell her everything will be all right, that this is just a blip in her life, etc, etc.  I try not to let it bring me down....I will persevere!!  Even if I have to drag her behind me, kicking and screaming.

Recently joined a group in my area for those dealing with Asperger's.  It's a really great group!!  The group was started by individuals with Asperger's.  Last night was our first time at the group meeting.  I think this will be a good thing for my daughter.  She'll be able to see others who have the same diagnosis and how they've learned to cope.  I know I found enlightening speaking to everyone.

What can I say?  I always look for the silver lining.....

Have you smiled today?  Made someone else feel good just by saying "hello"?

Try it...... :-)  Happy Easter, Passover, etc. etc.