I promise I’ll get back to writing soon. In this time of isolation, I’m having fun making inspirational and helpful videos. I hope you enjoy. Please hit the subscribe button when you log in on YouTube. Hit the notification bell also, as I probably won’t be sharing everything from Soul Ambition here on Shock and […]
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There is an epic battle going down in our home to fight boredom with creativity. Here is our latest effort. Enjoy.
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Jamie and I decided to put a video together to help parents like us get through these incredibly weird times. We may have let the cat out of the bag a little on some upcoming stuff in our lives. But that’s OK. People need this.
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An interview with Cody Axthelm at Dad Dare about parenting an autistic child.
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This is maybe the most profound experience in my journey as a parent of an autistic child.
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What a simple thankfulness exercise can do for your overall well being
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If we truly want to have compassion for others, we have to start looking through the lenses of their past and current circumstances.
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I’ve spent the last two weeks putting this message together. It’s actually pretty comical how much energy I’ve put into it in relation to how simple it is now that it’s here. But that’s OK. This message is for everyone – not just parents like us. The Backstory If you’re following us on Facebook, you […]
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If you missed it on Facebook, here is the video I posted in which I discussed the idiosyncrasies of living with autism with the man himself. Enjoy. And please share with others! Subscribe to the blog so you don’t miss anything!
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Our family’s version of autism is a little like Wheel of Fortune. Every morning, we spin the big wheel and watch in anticipation as all of Max’s attitudes spin round and round. Whatever attitude it lands on usually dictates how the whole family’s day will go. I will say that most days we land on […]
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The ups and downs of parenting an autistic child.
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A couple months ago, Jamie asked me, “What do you think we should get the kids for Christmas?” “I don’t know,” I said, “What did we get them last year?” “I don’t remember,” she said. “Neither do I,” I said. “Kids! Come in here!” I shouted, “Do you remember what you got for Christmas last […]
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I walked into the kitchen the other day, and Jamie handed me a sheet of paper with a weird look on her face. There was no explanation, no words. Just an odd look that I couldn’t interpret. I grabbed the paper, still looking her in the eyes and very curious. I slowly glanced down. It […]
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I took a break from writing for a couple months. I’d love to say that I’ve been too busy, or my computer was broken, or some other excuse. But the truth is this – my head has been in a fog and it’s been tough to concentrate. It would be nice to point to one […]
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For some strange reason, Max is a gigantic Baltimore Ravens fan. Actually we know the reason. When Joe Flacco was their QB, he was number 5. That’s Max’s favorite number. I don’t think any other QB at the time had number 5, so Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens became Max’s favorites. Russell Wilson and […]
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