A New Beginning....

Well, we began the process today of testing for Austism and Asperger's Syndrome. We met with Dr. Katie Britt-Sharp at Waco Psychological. I can not say how impressed I was with her. She immediately put us all at ease. She asked Will if he would stay and play (in the lobby) while Brad and I went to talk with her. He said NO. She said Ok! Noooo problem. So, I went back there with her and Brad stayed.

We had a doctor one time INSIST that Will stayed in the lobby. It was the most horrific situation we've EVER been in. Not doing THAT again!

I went back for about 30 minutes and told "Will's life story". When problems began. What problems he has. How we have dealt with them. What meds he's on. The "schpill" as I like to call it.

She said with all I said he "fits" into autism. I had hit every point. **I was surprised. But not. Could MY son be autistic? I mean..the autistic kids I taught in public school didn't act like Will. He has great verbal skills. He is more coordinated. He is...well...could he be?**

He came in with Brad. She asked if it could just be herself and Will. He said, nope! She said, ok! And, she began creating a relationship with him. (Isn't that what life is all about...relationships? Isn't that what Jesus so desperately wants from us? A relationship with Him? Ohh..such a beautiful picture)

They played games. She allowed him to pick. He felt incredibly wanted and the center of the fun. She asked him to come back to play more. She'll bring her turtle. He was WAY excited at that. In fact, he really can't wait to go back! **The next eval is in December...and it'll be 4 hours of testing. Now, that could NOT be done...unless a very special dr performed this. I BELIEVE she'll get results!**

He was happy as pie when we left. He could have stayed longer. :) And, we just adored her sweet, tender spirit she had.

Tonight I started going through the "homework" I had to fill out. As I read the numerous packets of info to complete....my whole spirit began to sink. Oh, such sadness. Oh, such bad memories. Oh, the problems with my baby.

I honestly just wanted to rip those papers up and say...Nope! We're fine!! But, we're not. Just skimming through those papers....his difficulties are so many. So hard.

I had to call mom to help "pick me back up". I realize I need to fill those out when I'm super awake and joyful. My dad's favorite quote is so true...Vince Lombardi said...Fatigue makes cowards of us all. And, that is quite correct.

We go back, with homework in hand, on Dec 14th. I think my son is Austistic. I need to start saying that out loud to try to get my little brain wrapped around it.

So, I'll leave you with an AMAZING verse from The Message Bible. Matthew 6:34
Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.