If there’s one thing I am sure of, it’s my purpose on this earth…and you’ll be surprised to learn, it’s not teaching hoopdance. No, I have felt it in my heart even before I picked up a hoop.
My mission while I’m still here, while I still have a chance to reach out, capture the eyes and ears of people who’ll listen, is to share a positive, hopeful message about raising a child on the autism spectrum. I strive to be a beacon of light for autism inspiration.
I get so busy in this hoop business that I do not talk about raising my children as much as I probably could, although I do from time to time. However, each April, I am reminded about what I need to do. This month is no different, and I have been preparing over the last few months…I am planning lots of goodness and hopeful, inspiring stories so please visit often to read my latest writings. In addition, I’ll be posting pictures and updates to my Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and uploading new video content to my YouTube channel. My personal Facebook album of my son’s journey over the last few years is a great place to start learning why I am so very passionate about helping parents stay joyful in a storm.
Just this year so far, we have experienced a great deal of hope and joy surrounding our youngest son, Kyle. If you are someone who’s been following our story for awhile, then you know about the documentary, Programming Hope, from my earlier posts. Just a few weeks ago, in February, the movie about nonPareil Institute premiered! It’s been amazing to see the journey documented in such a powerful medium. From the beginning, when my son was the first “test” student, until today, where he’s an instructor teaching other adults on the spectrum…this is a blessing that we never dreamed as possible back when Kyle was 3 years old, I assure you.
Tomorrow, April 2nd, is Autism Awareness Day. Get really inspired by taking a VIRTUAL TOUR of NonPareil Institute via Tivamo…and watch this recent little video showing what is possible for the future of autism in the world…video games and apps…putting autism to work is what nP is all about…well, that and a living true mission of love blended in a technology driven society.
I am truly grateful and simply have to share with everyone the message that autism does not mean THE END. It is a beautiful BEGINNING if you approach it with the right mindset and an open heart, willing to take risks, chances and believe that there is goodness out there…the right connections will happen and change will take place…dreams CAN and will rise…and so will JOY!
Remember, about 24 years ago, we just got Kyle’s diagnosis…moderate-to-severe autism. I never thought any of THIS was possible back then. I had such a hopeless outlook. If things can change for us over the years, then it is possible for ANYONE…I look forward to sharing more and more….
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