Top 10 August 2015

On July 28, I wrote my first blog.  So far, I've written a total of 33 blogs, and hundreds of you have read what I have to say!  Thank you.  I am overwhelmed by the positive feedback I've gotten and by the number of people who are taking the time to read everyday.

As August comes to a close, here are the Top 10 Blogs- so far!

1- We Are The Champions- August 9- Our Victory Day Camp is the amazing summer camp Nathan has been attending since 2013.  Over the last three years, the directors, and counselors have become part of our family.  Nathan looks forward to these seven week more than any other of the year.

2- Something Is Wrong With My Child- August 13-  This is the emotional story of how I got an autism diagnosis for Nathan even as doctors and people around me told me he was fine.

3- "Can You Help Me?"- August 29- In this blog I told you about a woman who stopped me in a parking lot to ask me about our pediatrician and if he was any good with children with special needs.  In just 5 minutes this woman and I bonded over my son and her grandson who both have autism.

4- In Memory of Alison and Adam- August 27- Even though I didn't know reporter Alison Parker and photographer Adam Ward, I feel like I do.  In this blog I explained why.

5- It's a Lifesaver- July 30-  Nathan wears a tracking bracelet from Project Lifesaver.  Not only does it help ease my mind, it can be a lifesaver.

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5- Autism Meltdowns- HELP!- August 25- I reached out to you for help dealing with Nathan's meltdowns.  So many of you answered the call!  I can't thank you all enough!

7- This Is How We Roll- August 10- In this blog, I told you about our decision to buy Nathan a special needs stroller/wheelchair and how it has changed his life and ours. He recently said it was the best gift he's ever gotten!

8- Autism Advocacy- My Other Full Time Job- August 19- I feel like I am constantly fighting to get Nathan what he needs.  One phone call this month proved that to be true.

9- Tackle Football? Not For Our Family, Thank You- August 2-  Drew loves sports, but after two non-sports related concussions we have all agreed he will never play tackle football.

10- Never Say Never And Don't Take No For An Answer- August 5- When I was pregnant with Nathan, Jason got a job in New York.  So, we moved here from Florida.  After Nathan was born I had to stay home for a while, but after being out of work it was nearly impossible to find another job.

Thank you for reading!  Stay tuned for many more blogs to come!