I have a job

I have a new job- finally. I am working with an organization that supports families with an individual living with Autism spectrum Disorder.

Everything so far is going smoothly. They are very accommodating to my family life and offer lots of flexibility with the joint understanding that staff are professionals and value their career and employment with the organization.

After my first week of work, I knew in my heart this is where I should be and I need to be.  The parents shared stories of regular life expediences their families were missing out on, such as pictures with Santa.  I went home and shared these stories with DH and we unanimously knew that this was a good place for me to work as we understand too well what it is like to miss regular family experiences.  We both want these  families to have what we regularly miss with Harrison.

A dear friend of mine was instrumental in helping me secure this job as a reference.  When I lost Harrison she was one of the few friends that could sort of understand what I was going through.  She has never experienced extreme grief and I pray she will.  Her youngest son has an ASD (Autism),  her and her husband had to come to terms with his reality and limitations.  She would look into his eyes would see a blank stare and would spend hours wondering who was behind those gorgeous baby boy eyes.  She physically had her son but had to grieve who he could have be the same way I grieve for who Harrison could be.  Her son, with lots of patience and dedication from her and his therapist has come along way with his communication and language skills.  Many times she has told me how grateful she is for the services offered to support the family.

I am going to try my best to raise valuable funds to help families like my friend with the guidance and drive of Harrison.