Words

“Come on.” Curling my index finger I called Cade to the bunny slope. “Hamburger Helper!” He yelled. A feeling of frustration was evident in his voice. Slowly Cade scooted his way across the snow.… Continue reading →

Snow Day

“Do you want to build a snowman?” Quietly seated on the couch, Cade gazes out the window. Sadly I watch my son miss out on the winter fun. “I am sure he would… Continue reading →

They Don’t Check Out

“Cade stop hitting your tablet,” I shouted. “It’s not nice to hit Atticus Finch,” he laughed. With his latest phase Cade pulls up images on electronic devices and smacks them.  When he is… Continue reading →

Lemonade

I have never understood the phrase “God never gives you more than you can handle.”  The very definition of suicide is people who were given more than they could handle.  My life is… Continue reading →

What’s That Smell?

The aroma was intoxicating as I entered our home.  The smell of fresh baked cookies filled the air.  Cade and I marched toward the kitchen to discover no cookies.  Slowly my hand waved over the… Continue reading →

A Day with Cade

“Gillette, the best a man can get.”  Cade stared in the mirror with one eyebrow raised.  His electric razor buzzed as he prepared for a shave. “Dad?”  He asked for my attention.  “What… Continue reading →

Winds of Change

There are countless articles on keeping things routine for an autistic child.  “Avoid change” is repeated throughout these articles.  What good is it to shelter a child from change in an ever changing world?… Continue reading →

Cover Up Your Hoo-Ha

“Nice pubes!” my nephew  jokingly exclaimed as Cade walked down the hallway.  Cade was feeling fresh and clean as he strutted carefree with his towel in hand. “Cover up your hoo-ha Cade,” he told… Continue reading →

I Feel Your Pain

I am sure most people have heard the phrase “I feel your pain.”  It’s merely a way of showing empathy.  Have you ever become so in tune with a person that you really… Continue reading →

Cade Goes to the Prom

Once upon a time there was a handsome young boy named Cade. He lived with his mother, father and his daring Uncle Brett. Everyone did their very best to keep Cade happy and giggly. Aside… Continue reading →