Yesterday my blog celebrated its 2 week Anniversary! I am so delighted that my blog is attracting people from all around the world, and not just where I am - Toronto, Ontario, Canada!! It pleases me enormously knowing there are people out there who share a common interest with me and are caring to stop by here from time to time...I hope you are finding this place a worthwhile visit and a useful resource! Please know that I am working hard at updating it regularly, adding useful links etc., and my recent purchase of "Blogging for Dummies" is being put to good use, and not just collecting dust. Which reminds me...I am waaaaaaaaaaay behind on my dusting!!
In our area we have a special program specifically designed for the siblings of children with autism, we call it "Sibshops". My daughter attends as often as she can - and loves it! Basically it's an informal "get together", where they have an evening to play games, have pizza, and have a chance to meet new friends, friends who share that uniqueness of being the brother or sister to a child with autism. My daughter has many friends both at school and in the neighbourhood, yet she still is very much drawn to this program, and I think it's because she wants to be with others from time to time who understand "her issues", because they are living with them too. Maybe it's an opportunity for her to vent a little bit (if she chooses, nothing is ever forced in this setting) if she needs to, or listen to another child of the same age group that may need an understanding and sympathetic ear. Whatever her reasons are, she loves getting her invitation in the mail!!
I have noticed as my daughter is getting older, she has more and more questions about her future as it relates to having her "special" brother. For example, just last week she asked me "Mommy, when I have a baby, is there a big chance he will have autism?" That's a big question for a girl not yet eleven, and I'm sure I did a terrible job answering it! But it does show that she "thinks" a little bit differently than most girls do, and it's times like this where having a "special" friend who shares similar worries would be really helpful.
If you are in Ontario, Kerry's Place Autism Services is the agency that runs the Sibshops, you can find the link to "Kerry's Place" on the right sidebar of this blog if you are interested.
For my video today, I'll feature two of my favourite tv friends, Laverne and Shirley, this one Shirley sings their special "cheer me up song", High Hopes, (this is the song I would always get a little tear in my eye each time they would start singing it). How do the lyrics go? Just what makes that little old ant, think he can move that rubber tree plant, anyone knows an ant..can't..move a rubber tree plant..but he's got: HIGH HOPES, he's got HIGH HOPES, he's got high apple pie in the sky hopes, so anytime you're feeling low, instead of letting go, just remember that ant...whoops there goes another rubber tree plant....enjoy!
"The road to a friend's house is never long"...Danish Proverb
I have noticed as my daughter is getting older, she has more and more questions about her future as it relates to having her "special" brother. For example, just last week she asked me "Mommy, when I have a baby, is there a big chance he will have autism?" That's a big question for a girl not yet eleven, and I'm sure I did a terrible job answering it! But it does show that she "thinks" a little bit differently than most girls do, and it's times like this where having a "special" friend who shares similar worries would be really helpful.
If you are in Ontario, Kerry's Place Autism Services is the agency that runs the Sibshops, you can find the link to "Kerry's Place" on the right sidebar of this blog if you are interested.
For my video today, I'll feature two of my favourite tv friends, Laverne and Shirley, this one Shirley sings their special "cheer me up song", High Hopes, (this is the song I would always get a little tear in my eye each time they would start singing it). How do the lyrics go? Just what makes that little old ant, think he can move that rubber tree plant, anyone knows an ant..can't..move a rubber tree plant..but he's got: HIGH HOPES, he's got HIGH HOPES, he's got high apple pie in the sky hopes, so anytime you're feeling low, instead of letting go, just remember that ant...whoops there goes another rubber tree plant....enjoy!
Cheers and have a great day!
Linda
2 comments:
Hi pickle with a puzzle,
I read your blogs almost every day and enjoy steping out of my own problems and life and hearing about someone else's. I especially enjoyed this blog. Your daughter sounds very smart and amazing.
Diane.
Hi Diane,
Thank you for visiting here! I'm glad you enjoyed the blog today..my daughter is someone I'm very proud of because she has quite a lot of extra to deal with and handles them with a mature attitude (mostly!). But you know, everyone has problems in their life from time to time, and that's why I try to keep my blog "lighthearted" and positive. Who wouldn't be cheered up in some small way by hearing "high hopes!!"
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