Moving forward

Ok, it's been a while since I lasted posted.  It's been so busy around here!  I know, I know, no excuses :-)

But it has been pretty rough lately. Halee isn't doing well in school this year.  She's been bullied a great deal.  You know, it's tough enough on teenagers/kids who don't have to deal with Aspergers!  But when you add that (or any other disorder) to the mix....well.  It's tough to handle.  So, we're going to put her in private school next year.  One that's specifically geared to those with Aspergers.  I think she'll feel more comfortable and able to focus on her academics.  Let's face it, she only has 2 years left after this year.

And, on top of that, her father and I have been going through a very rough patch of our own.  As a parent, you try very hard to not let your kids see or hear anything of what's going on.  But, if we're realistic, that's not possible.

On the bright side (and there always is), Halee's now doing more on the computer at home.  That's a plus as she's not very proficient or comfortable with it.  AND, spring is finally here!!

I love this time of the year!  There's just a fresh smell to the air and everything is blooming.  Halee is in a therapy group with other girls her own age who have Aspergers.  It's really good for her.  She smiles more!  That's the one thing she doesn't do as much as she did when she was younger.  I noticed that when going through some old photos the other day.  I miss her smile!  I mean, I'm so much the optimist and she's completely opposite.  That's so hard!  I want to see things as they are, not as we perceive them. Life is always filled with ups and downs.  It's how we grow and gain knowledge.

Sometimes....no, most of the time, you have to look to the simple things in life.  Those are what mean the most.  Like earlier tonight, I sat and watched a thunderstorm roll through.  Most people would just say...Rain, again!  And, it's true, it's rained a lot lately on the east coast.  But, then again, stop and see how the rain drops hit the windows.  How the wind moves through the trees.  It's really refreshing.  You can feel the afternoon heat leave the air as the storm cools everything down.  And, tomorrow morning, more flowers will be in bloom and the birds will be singing.  People, that's FREE!!

So, no matter how tough life gets....there will always be an upside!  And the first place you need to look to for that is yourself.  It's there, always has been and always will be.

So, ciao for now and enjoy St. Patrick's Day weekend everyone!!!