Informative Tuesday

Our autism journey

Lynn Browder
Aug 8, 2017 · 2 min read

I’m waiting for the footsteps. Some days they are slow paced, others Owen is running at full gate to get to me. Like all of us, some days we need a slower pace to get going and some days we can’t wait for the rush of the excitement. The footsteps were fast. He looked at the light, said help, and then quickly got into my lap. With his eyes closed he said “oink oink oink” followed by “moo moo moo”. Now he is sitting in silence, plotting his next move, maybe. He’s in a very serious mood today. He’s not laughing at anything and neither am I. I suppose some days are like that. He’s watching the video that he usually finds funny and still no laughter. There are days I feel like I can barely put one foot in front of the other. I have to make myself move. I watch my feet stepping like they are disconnected from the rest of me. As far as we come with autism it still seems there are so many things yet to be discovered, the unknown is still out there. The laughter is coming, the smile is forming, and the sparkle in his eye is awakening. He is waking and his smile is contagious. He is telling me more things, playing with my hair, and showing me a few of his toys. I think routine means as much to me anymore, as it does to him. Together we are growing Owen. I’m learning to follow his lead, look for the things in life that make it easier on us, and go with the flow. It’s more like a waterfall than a flow, but he keep moving forward. Today and always dream big. Don’t let yesteryear keep you planted in a moment follow those dreams and make them happen. Smiles to all and donut daze!

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Lynn Browder

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I am on a mission to spread autism awareness, compassion, love and understanding. I have a five year old son, Owen who has autism. Love music and comedy.

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