Autism: Surviving and Thriving

Fourteen years ago my youngest 3 boys were diagnosed with autism within a 9 month span. Devastation and grieving followed. Doctors gave me little or no hope, but they didn't know me very well. I refused to believe that my boys were doomed.

My boys are now young men, adults with autism. They are thriving, but every day presents its turmoil and challenges.

My family: husband Mike, sons Ryan 23 yr, Nicholas 21 yr, and Cameron 18 yr. (Ryan and Nick have autism; Cam has recovered from autism.) Our oldest sons, Michael 34 yr and Stuart 25 yr, moved out of the house. Ryan has also moved out, and is still working towards complete independence.

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Happy 23rd Anniversary

Mike & Sheryl:  23rd Anniversary
Time.  We either embrace it or endure it.  That, of course, is a matter of attitude.

My husband, Mike, helps me maintain a positive attitude.  I've known him now for half of my life.  Today we celebrate our 23rd anniversary.  It's been a rough road, but no matter what we've experienced, we have done it together.

With our kids getting older, our lives will be evolving into another sphere.  Adult kids.  Adult kids with autism.  Not too much is written about this facet of autism, let alone marriages THRIVING with adult kids with autism.

Mike and I are taking time to be a couple.  Twenty-three years of marriage doesn't just happen.  Lots of communication, understanding, patience, forgiveness, prayer, etc. have contributed to our happy life.  Not every second is happy, but we persevere at those moments.  Commitment.

Whatever happens, we're in this life together.  Cheers to whatever comes this year!
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