Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Learning to Golf

Jim was practicing his chipping today. Sydney like most children wanted to be right in the center of what her daddy was doing. She ran in the house and got a toy putter she has had for years and never noticed. She tried to do exactly what daddy was doing. Jim stepped in and gave her a few pointers. Look at her absolute joy when the club makes contact with the ball. I love it!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Fear

We all have something we fear. Sometimes those fears can really get in the way. Sydney is terrified with an overwhelming fear of bugs. As spring approaches the bugs come out. We are again facing this terrible phobia that stops Sydney cold in her tracks and prevents her from enjoying the beautiful outdoors she loves so much. Keep this little bump in the road in your prayers and feel free to offer any advice. We have tried everything we know to do so suggestions are welcomed.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger Syndrome


Today is the International Day of Prayer for Austism and Asperger Syndrome. Below you will find the prayer points for this day. Thank you for your support and concern for this very important issue in our lives.


PRAYER POINTS
*Pray for all people with autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
*Pray for greater awareness of the condition.
*Pray for better public services in health, education, specialist speech therapy and respite care.
*Pray for tolerance and understanding towards people with autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
*Pray for access to training and jobs for people with autism and Asperger's syndrome.
*Pray for the sick, the elderly the shut-in.
*Pray for parents and carers of children and adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
*Pray for national governments that they will provide public services and listen to the voices of disability communities.
*Pray for teachers in mainstream schools and special schools that they will think of real educational strategies to help children with autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
*Pray that governments will build, staff and resource specialist autism school or autism units with sensory rooms to support children who need specialised, structured help.
*Pray for medical professionals as they reach out to all people with autism and Asperger's syndrome.
*Pray for the improvement of communication and social skills for children and adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome.