It’s been just over a year since I started this blog. And my has life changed since then…
Nathan, my oldest (and autistic) has moved out of the home and into a group home. It’s something I’ve been waiting for. Was on the list for 3 years before finding a placement for him. It was definitely bittersweet. It’s a huge help for me and my parents (who help take care of him too). Taking care of him was huge burden. I love my son. And I love him for who he is. But taking care of a severely autistic person that’s bigger than me, with behavior issues and obsessive compulsive behaviors, doesn’t make life easy or barely bearable sometimes. I actually think I was doing him a disfavor by keeping him home. Cuz we were enabling him from his own potentials. And in the bigger scope of things and life, at his age, he should be exploring the world and life in general. 21 year olds are usually in college, going out and moving out. So it really was only fitting for him to go. It’s all part of life and letting go. And it has been great. I found a company that has been great with him. He lives with 3 other roommates, who are always going out. His home administrator constantly has activities and plans for the residents. So they are busy. He is not as obsessed with his iPad or iphone as he used to be. And is so much more calm. The home has their own nutritionist and cook, that cooks them fresh meals daily. And multiple staff available to watch over his safety. He is definitely living the life and doesn’t know it. So I have fortunate.
My 8 year old Justin is great. Smart, I really think he is gifted. Had somewhat of a rough year emotionally at school in the 3rd grade. Possibly a bully in there. But he survived and bully was put under control. He stepped up for himself and fought back against her. And it turns out, he was stepping up for some other kids who were scared of her. So kudos to him. He is just an emotional one and always wants to please (which is also in age haha). But overall, he has a good heart. I started him in martial arts to help boost his confidence. And he enjoys it. He even has gathered enough courage to try out for some roles, and got a few small roles, in the musical Aladdin Jr for his 3 in 1 (drama, dance & voice) summer enrichment program. So I am very proud of him
Jordan, my 6 year old… it’s been tough. I have struggled personally dealing with a lot of what’s going on with him… which could be a whole new blog. But in general, he still does ABA and finally will start school in the fall in a more appropriate class for him. His genetic testing came back. And he has Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, a chromosome 22 q13 deletion. Which can cause seizures and autistic like behaviors.
Lastly, there is Jazmin, smh. She is another emotional one. What makes her so attached to me is something I still can’t understand. Haha. I am good about properly separating from her, saying goodbye, reassuring I will return, no lying, no sneaking out. But yet, she still has anxiety from separating. But is completely fine after I leave. I think she is just a true Cancer (zodiac) and is just emotional. Oh boy! Otherwise, she is adorable and incredibly cute, smart in her own way and incredibly sassy. A girlie girl that loves her glitter and pink and all things sparkling. She makes life fun and interesting and a complete headache. Sigh…
As for me, my nursing life is there. Still a back up lead, with no intention on advancing or interested in self enhancing with certifications or earning a higher education. I did decide to start getting involved with the unit through our shared decision making (SDM) group. So hopefully we can start to improve things in our work life. (Cross fingers)
Then there are my oils. Decided to really dive into the business aspect of the oils. And the past few months have been great. Slow moving, but moving in the right direction. Went to our Young Living convention. Inspirational…
Oils have become a huge part of my life, that I don’t think I could live without them. And I thinks its time to share that with the world…
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