Red, Green Lellow

2012-02-20T19:53:00.002-05:00

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Being a Normal Mom

2012-02-10T21:21:00.000-05:00

I miss being a normal mom. I miss being a normal woman who does normal things that other normal moms do. I miss it. Its been over 6 years now since our world was turned upside down - with Isaac being born a normal baby- and then suffering after each vaccination- without us even knowing what was going on.
We knew something was wrong, and I just wanted him to be better.
Now we are striving towards that "normal" that we could have once had, and we are struggling.
everyday I get frustrated because there are moms and dads out there that have normal kids.

Don't get me wrong, I love my child, but I regret ever getting him vaccinated.
I regret that I didn't just say No and go with my instinct even after I questioned the military midwife about the link between autism and vaccines. I love my son, and that's why I am trying to help him get better...
I have learned much along the way that has really tested me, really torn me apart.

I have a lot to learn about life, and this is just one thing that really keeps kicking me.
I am not asking anyone to feel sorry for me, or my son, I just want to be a normal mom.
I have three girls too- and they sometimes have to suffer not being the center of attention as much- because more focus has to be on Isaac. They have to clean up a lot of Isaac's dumpings. By this I mean that nothing in our house is safe from his hands. He will go around and dump things of counters, off tables, and run away laughing. This to me is infuriating, because if he was a normal child he would get a swat on the backside, or a time out.
But he isn't normal so what am I to do?
One of his behavior therapist have shown me to do redirection which helps somewhat- but in order to get to him, I think its going to take probably a thousand of those redirects in order for him to get it.

I have needed therapy for what has happened in our lives, its hard struggling with a special needs child, especially when I know it could have been prevented.
Art therapy is something that can help, and so I have decided to do a monthly Art therapy at a local center downtown. I am hoping that it will help.

One day- I know One day without a doubt we will have that Normal - whatever it may be- a normal family doing normal things, with normal kids, and not having a care in the world.

I have read in the past about other Autism moms who have "indulgences" things to help them get thru the day.
I can list a couple of them here:

A good cup of decaf with hazelnut creamer, not even worrying about calories or ingredients.
A nice order of Mary Kay products - not worrying about the price ( not tooo much) and the ingredients
A good hot steaming bath, with the door closed, and locked.
A quiet movie on Netflix by myself after the kids have gone to bed.

I may not be a normal mom right now, but I am the mom to my kids, and the warrior mom to my bubba. I can never give up on him, never except the defeat that Autism tries to bring. There is always hope for recovery, always hope for better mental function, and improvement in his injured body. With God all things are possible.
Isaac has nothing to loose, but everything to gain- to get better.

Name that Processed Food Revealed #1

2012-02-09T06:00:00.000-05:00

I didn't think it would taste that bad-- but after I read the ingredients, cooked it ( I cooked it in Farm LARD)- which is full of vitamins and healthy fat...it still tasted really bad- really greasy- got me thinking that this is probably what McDonald's Fries are made of. After I fried them, Hannah said " Hey' they look just like Burger King Fries"....

Why would a potato have milk in it- and wheat?

Well they probably make a soup of it- at the factory- then they bind it with wheat and milk- and then they form it (extrusion) and fry it.

I went looking for videos that were truthful in the production process that involves wheat.

I found this one here:

McDonald's Fries:

Potatoes, vegetable oil (canola oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, natural beef flavor [wheat and milk derivatives]*, citric acid [preservative]), dextrose, sodium acid pyrophosphate (maintain color), salt. Prepared in vegetable oil (Canola oil, corn oil, soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil with TBHQ and citric acid added to preserve freshness). Dimethylpolysiloxane added as an antifoaming agent.

CONTAINS: WHEAT AND MILK.
*(Natural beef flavor contains hydrolyzed wheat and hydrolyzed milk as starting ingredients).

To take a look at the website for yourself, click on nutrition on this page: here

In 2001- there was a class action Lawsuit against McDonald's from people that thought there wasn't any beef stuff in the fries.

You can read about it here in this article.

For a video about McDonalds fries just watch this video, about how they are made:

Want to know what a world class chef said about McDonalds fries?

Watch this video about it. She refers to the before and after taste of fries, when they switched the oils.

A lengthy article about "Why McDonald's Fries taste so good- can be seen here at this link.

I looked all over YouTube, and I found several videos of where people went and did their very own time capsule of McDonals fries. Here is one quick segment of a very old French Fry.

Here is a video about how bad TrasFats (hydrogenated oils) they really are:

Now I went back to the original supplier of the Lynden Farms French Fries ( the first pic at top of my blog post) and I couldn't find the name of the product :"Lynden Farms" on any of the website information, but on the back of the French Fry bag its says

Distributed by J.R. Simplot Company
Boise, ID 83707 USA.

I did some more follow up research (which isn't hard using the internet) and I found out some things that make me go hmmmmm.... and some other stuff too...

In a document here you can read that the J.R. Simplot Company was fined a massive fee for dumping sulfur dioxide into the environment from a facility in Idaho.

What is sulfur Dioxide?

I was shocked at what it actually is, and its a poisonous gas, you can read more about it here.

In 2004, the processing company had to pay fines to the EPA for violating The Clean air act.
You can read about it here.

In 2005 The company again had to pay settlement fees for mislabeling Pesticides.
You can read about that one here.

According to the website Answers.com Simplt is the leading supplier of McDonald's fries, but I have been unable to confirm that.
You can read about the company profile here.

here are some photos and info from around the web-- for really old fries...but they don't look it-
click here

For some up close photos; Click here.

Now I just wanted something cheap at the store, but this has ow turned into a very thorough investigation- for what time I do have available.

If you want really healthy potatoes, I recommend getting some lard, or coconut oil, and slicing up some organic potatoes, or potatoes from a trusted farm source that doesn't spray chemicals, and FRY them in the oil.

Name that Processed Food

2012-02-08T14:15:00.002-05:00

Ingredients: Potatoes, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (soybean and/or Cottonseed Oils) and or Vegetable Oil (soybean, Canola, palm, and/or Sunflower Oils), Dextrose, Natural Flavor (Wheat Bran, Casein), Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate (to maintain Natural Color).

Contains Wheat and Milk

This is freaky! I wen to the commissary- saw these cause they were cheap- took a look the ingredients- and thought- that it was gross, but we needed something fast.....

so I get home, and I bought for of them bc they were 67 cents a piece, I mean I thought it was all potato, but no no no....can you guess what processed food it is?

Name that Processed Food

2012-02-07T17:08:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow- I will be starting a new post on wednesdays that is just what it says it is:

Name that Processed Food.

Look for it tomorrow, then the following day- I will reveal the answer.

Rachel Kenyon For Military Families

2012-02-03T15:58:00.003-05:00

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2012-02-02T20:59:00.000-05:00

A trip to the Capital, and I am encouraged.

2012-02-01T18:12:00.002-05:00

Yesterday I took one of my older daughters of whom I home school- to the nations capital, so she could see a little bit about government, and help support a bill. The Bill is HR2288 and my family, along with other military families- specifically those that are affected by AUTISM, hope this bill gets past. Why?

Well- because we shouldn't put a CAP on coverage for ABA therapy- when the nations' recommended hours is 40 hours a week, and Tricare only gives us 12 a week at the most.

Our kids are suffering, and we have a higher percentage of Autism rates than any other demographic in the United States.

But most importantly this bill provides ongoing ABA therapy for military families that are now retired from service, and have been cut off from that crucial therapy.

ABA has only been available to active duty military- so the ones that have earned 20 years- enough to retire- and even those that are medically retired - no fault of their own, are no longer eligible to receive the therapy that their child needs.

Some military folk have seriously debated, and even halted their retirement plans so that their child can get the therapy that they need.

Some families- even higher ranking families- those that you would think have NO problem in their finances, are struggling - because of the high cost of therapies- and their willingness to subsidize therapies with their own pay for more therapy hours- for their child, is heart wrenching.

Yesterday I saw good families- their testimonies of what they have been thru- thanks to an unforgiving Tricare system, and what heartache they have had to endure. I didn't feel alone- and at times- I thought myself lucky to have all the services that I do have for my son who has Autism.

There was talk about how so uncertain futures are, how moves mess up many things, how waiting lists are started over with each move. There were talks about loosing services, and talks of doubt when it comes to retirement...what's going to happen to my child with Autism?

We as parents of children with Autism who are military families- know that our child is a casualty.
Children of military service members have a a higher risk of Autism, because of environmental factors.

Tricare should not let us All down by doing the least that they can do. They need to do more for the families that are sacrificing so much. we should be the example of how its supposed to be dome in America- and how a child can recover from Autism.

Stop the red tape- stop the cost cutting, just get it done, because our families deserve it. What our children have had to go thru- is worth it.

So after this rant- I just want to say that I was greatly encouraged by all that showed up all that were there- and the congressmen and women who are there to help. I want to go back, and do more for our kids. Its encouraging but it is also addictive to help. I want to do more.

A rash, quietness, and more eye contact

2012-01-25T08:00:00.000-05:00

This past weekend, we had a rash show up- and we think its because Isaac got a hold of some cheese.

He has been miserable, and so he has actually had trouble sleeping because the rash is so bothersome. It is a weird rash, it isn't raised, and it doesn't appear to be spreading. it almost looks like carpet burn.

Isaac has been on his new homeopathic remedy for about two full weeks. perhaps it is his body detoxing the bad stuff even more.

He has been pooping better, and he has been more consistent on the potty. one thing our aide noticed is that Isaac has been better with his eye contact and he has completed his tasks very well when it comes to ABA therapy.
On Friday he said the word "food" right after someone in the room said it. Both Isaac's aide, and his therapist couldn't believe that he said it, but he did.

He does things like that- but he hasn't said a word in months. Its good to know that he can say something. He has had really good eye contact. We are back on the road to recovery.

A new kind of post

2012-01-24T10:34:00.002-05:00

I have been wanting to write this kind of post for a while. I have had many thoughts of hope and many prayers have come to mind- for those that have been adversely affected by vaccines, particularly to those that just don't have a clue as to why their child is sick, or why their child almost died of SIDS, or why their child just can't get over ear infections, or has re-flux. There are many of my Facebook friends, that I cry over because I KNOW - I Know that they are dealing with vaccine reactions.

It doesn't take a doctor to find out- you can find out for yourself- I challenge you- if your child is sick- to go back into their medical records, look at the time of vaccination, and look at the sickness pattern, and see for yourself. Doctors will see it too- but they will not be ready to admit that it was created by a vaccine. Because then- Vaccine makers will go after them, and end their career as a medical professional. Don't think that this could happen? It does all the time. There are many doctors that treat Autism, and the FDA is going after them, for no other reasons that that they are showing a relationship between Vaccines and Autism. They are treating the child with a Heavy metal detox protocol- which means if they are getting better ( and they are) that the cause would indeed be metal poisoning, and that the poisoning could only come from one place- that is so common in kids- Vaccines.

God made our bodies perfect, even with sin, and we pass sin on to our babies, I still believe that our bodies were made to be un-defiled by Vaccines.God is the designer of our bodies, and I believe that our bodies have the power to heal themselves. There are many Christians out there that have been tricked into thinking that they have to trust doctors in order to stay well.

This is so untrue. Put your faith in Christ- the Great Physician- who can take care of you much more than Vaccines can. How can anything good come from Vaccines? Especially when they consist of Aborted Fetal Cells.
God gave us good food to eat on earth- fruits and vegetables, and unprocessed animal foods- animals that aren't raised on corn and soy- but on grass.

Less than two hundred years ago- Vaccine Making would have been considered Witchcraft. Think about it- taking Monkey parts- cow parts, aborted baby parts, and dozens of other toxic chemicals, it would be considered a "Witch's brew"

The CDC would have you think that having a herd immunity is just what we all need, but in fact- its will be the end of us. If we are only immune to the vaccines that they give us- and we don't have natural immunity- what will happen when they release a man made virus on us? Our immune systems will be weakened from all the junk that we have to get.

I urge all of you out there who do have sick kids, to stop relying in doctors that are PAID to vaccinate, and start looking into the research. Why are there so many kids that are being affected by Vaccines? Because they just aren't safe.

You can start by going over to TACA's website that shows many studies of the Autism and Vaccine link, and also over to Generation Rescue's page about 14 studies.

Did you know that the CDC has never done a safety study of all the vaccines that you get at once, they have never been proven to be safe, yet they still give them.

Did you know that Vaccine makers are no longer liable for Vaccine damage. So if your child gets the Vaccine, and dies, the Vaccine maker can not be sued.

I would put my faith and Trust in God who controls all things, even diseases.

I realize that God is allowing this to happen in America the greatest tragedy since the Holocaust in Europe. Its happening now- so that people will see that Vaccines are not the answer to staying healthy. They are dangerous. They are deadly.
There hasn't been any outbreak of any disease that would require a vaccine. In fact the recent outbreaks of whooping cough, and flu, have all been from clusters of people that have already been vaccinated against it.

Our Journey thru Autism

2012-01-23T20:45:00.002-05:00

I cringed when I heard the word Autism. I really didn't know much about it. I didn't think much about the kids that HAD it- but when I heard the word Autistic as a young teen, I was presented with other kids my age- that were immobile, and unable to care for themselves.
I always "thought' that kids were "born" with it-a congenital defect. After reading about he history of Autism in "The Age of Autism" I am convinced that Autism is not something a child is born with- but is exposed to poisons that deteriorate the neurological makeup of the baby before they are even born, and most that do regress, they are affected by vaccines.

Its a cruel cruel world out there. Even more cruel when those that are supposed to help keep saying "no Vaccines don't cause Autism" and yet they still continue to expect people to get vaccines.

Vaccines just aren't safe- the government has conceded to that - with the 83 cases of (encephalopathy) AKA Autism- which were all compensated for because of their documented Vaccine damage.

There are thousands upon thousands of families all throughout the United States whose child does have Autism because of Vaccine Damage.

Just on this website alone- there are over a thousand families that have accounted for the change in their child after vaccinations. Doctors have ignored the parents, but the Internet is their voice, and people are listening.

I am not naive anymore. I do my research - which yes- it navigating the Internet. I don't trust modern science journals- unless of course they are funded by scientist and not pharmaceutical companies- which is rare these days.

Many parents just don't have a clue what vaccine makers are doing, what doctors are pushing, and just how unsafe vaccines are.

A parent could do a lot of good - if they would just stay away from processed foods, eat whole foods, organic foods, and buy from a local foods co-op. A buying club with produce, meat, and dairy- coming straight from a farm is much healthier than purchasing pop tarts at the store, or Twinkies.

Nutrition is the key to health- so we needn't trust vaccine makers.

Have you heard the latest news from the CDC - they want moms to stop nursing their babies in order for the vaccine to work, because breast feeding is actually a way for a baby to develop natural immunity. You can read more about it here.

This to me is demeaning to anyone who is a mom.
The CDC doesn't have any right telling new moms that they should stop nursing so that "their" vaccine can work.

It absolutely disgusts me that they would try to stretch their long arms out and force vaccine agenda on new moms.

It isn't enough that Vaccine Makers have caused the greatest tragedy to America- since the Holocaust in Europe in the 1940's. They want new moms to loose their kids to Autism as well. Why does America have a high mortality rate for babies, one of the highest in the world, and we have the highest amount of vaccines given? I don't call that smart- I call that completely dumb. Its ludicrous to think that we are actually doing a service for the country- and "public health" when we have one of the highest infant mortality rates. Its obvious why that actually is- yet not one Vaccine Maker or doctor affiliated with Vaccines wants to even address the poisons that are the stuff.

Vaccine makers just don't give up.
You will notice that Vaccine Makers- and the doctors who push vaccines- and appear on television (Like Nancy Snyderman) and Paul Offit, will say that we shouldn't be surfing the Internet thinking we know more than them, and then choosing not to vaccinate.

This is just one way that they are attacking those that want to remain safe- and free from the toxic poisons that are in vaccines.

Vaccines are Fraud to The American People:

Here's Proof:

For 6 reasons why Vaccines should not be used- Read Here

If you think you might be persuaded by an overzealous doctor that really wants a vaccine bonus- please read this

Vaccine Makers want to make the whole world Vaccinated, which means no more natural immunity.

Here is a story that happened this past year- and there are many more- many more- that we just don't know about.

Vaccine Makers- and particularly doctors- and schools would have you believe that you don't have a choice when it comes to vaccines.

But you do- you can refuse. No matter what you say - they can't make you get a vaccine.

For NOW, our country is free, and we have a choice.

Please educate yourselves, so that you know just what is going into your child, and to yourself.

So Our Journey thru Autism, has been combating Vaccine decisions. When you have a sick child- you should never lay the burden of vaccines on them.

Just saying No to doctors has been a challenge. I am thankful that Isaac did not get all of the HEP B vaccines, and that we stopped at 2 years of age. He could be a lot worse off. One day we hope that he will be able to talk.

For this WE PRAY.

Always Research- Thank God for the Internet

2012-01-20T15:07:00.003-05:00

I would have NEVER known that Autism is Not a Life sentence, and I would have Never known that Autistic kids CAN and Do get better- without the use of the Internet.

I thank GOD for the Internet. Particularly I thank HIM for the FACTS being brought forth- for our kids safety- and for our own health, and letting others know just how dangerous vaccine really are.

I would have never of known the dangers of Vaccines- if it wasn't for what happened to my son, just one of the millions of kids affected by vaccinations. This is indeed a tragedy of our lifetime- the Ultimate Tragedy- and American Holocaust.

Pro Life individuals should know that many vaccines are made with the tissue of aborted babies.

This I find repulsive, and disgusting, and certainly if this would have been told to me, or even shown to me before I delivered my children, or even took vaccines myself, I would have declined them.

I am pro- life, and I do not advocate using aborted fetal cells in anything.

Those that still consider vaccines to be an important part of their families protection against disease should really find out the research for themselves. Individual research could save them a lot of heartbreak and tragedy n the future.
Did you know that many of Health Professionals are paid by Vaccine Makers to vaccinate- and use their products?

Yes, they are so- how can they be objective when there is a profit for them to vaccinate?

This is not only unethical- but just Unsafe.

More people need to wake up and see what The American Medical Community is doing to those that blindly let their kids be guinea pigs to this kind of medicine.

Have you seen the recent distasteful disgust brought on by those that oppose the education of vaccine safety? Just a month or two ago- Nancy Snyderman was on TV bashing another Mom because she choose to go the religious waiver route- in order to refuse a vaccine for her child.

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The reason Why People are not vaccinating is because the Vaccines aren't safe. So why not help and make things better- and safe- but they don't want to - because they are ignoring us. The best thing that we can do it not vaccinate- until they make a change.

In Another Video Nancy Snyderman is unreal. She is obnoxious, and only thinking of those that are vaccinated- not thinking of those who choose not to vaccinate.

Hanomi's Broadcast Home-school Broadcasting

2012-01-18T13:01:00.000-05:00

Hannah and Naomi are going to do some broadcast journalism. They are going to bring the news to you.

This is a test post

Birthday Celebrations

2012-01-13T15:23:00.003-05:00

This week has been full of celebrations. On Wednesday Isaac turned 6- hard to believe that he is 6 now- but I am thankful with each passing year that he is getting better. Slowly-but surely he is learning. This week he has been requesting sighing time on YouTube, where we rent the video - and he has sat and watched it. Just to look into his eyes, ans he watches it- he is yearning to learn. Now he is wearing headphones without hesitation. He is doing so well.

He is going on the potty all the time- but we haven't found a point yet to "go"- so I am thinking about the potty watch next- if he would keep it on.

The same day as we celebrated Isaac;s birthday- it was also our wedding anniversary. It happened to be the 15th this year, and we are wondering where the time went?

15 years- looking forward to many many more years together.

The next day - of course is Mike's birthday- he was 35 this year. We planned our wedding so he wouldn't forget his anniversary!

We went out to eat for both the boys birthdays. Today we celebrate with a cake and I have to run out somewhere to get a gift- and wrap it- because this is the first year that Isaac knows what a birthday gift is- and what a box is wrapped in paper- that is requires unwrapping to find out what is inside.

So this afternoon we are headed to the army furniture store- and also the toy store- and we are going to pick out something that he likes- so that we can wrap it.

This is the coconut cake I made from this recipe- minus the frosting (store bought)

This is also before the steering wheel design is attempted.

Yesterday we went to the Torpedo factory. It was awesome. Its a art gallery- full of artists wonderful work- and its free. I highly recommend it if you are on the Alexandria Virginia area. My kids enjoyed it.

Here are some photos from our field trip.

A new Homeopath

2012-01-08T15:48:00.001-05:00

My first impression with the homeopath was that it wasn't going to be worth it to come again.
Our appointment was at 6 pm- but we weren't seen until 11 pm. 5 hours? wait time? Why?

Because since Isaac is autistic we have to see her last in order for us to have plenty of time- that was the reasoning.
But after thinking about it and trying to explain it to a friend who is going to see the same doctor- it really is ridiculous to have to make a autistic kids wait for 5 hours in a waiting room to be seen by the doctor and to actually get to talk to her.

So I will be speaking with the secretaries to make sure that my friend doesn't suffer with what we had to go thru.

The homeopathic remedies were called UNDA brand, and I had never heard of them before so I was somewhat skeptical about them.

She explained to me all about the remedies, and all about the high potency probiotic. I think that from now on I will try to get a cheaper probiotic, or perhaps find out about biokult.

The visit was good- I want targeted help for my son.

Hopefully insurance will take care of it all- I am guessing that it will- but with Tricare- you never know.

Nancy Banks on Vaccines

2012-01-02T20:12:00.000-05:00

Conspiracy Theory is just plain common Sense

2012-01-02T20:08:00.000-05:00

"Scientist" want to label those who are arguing that "Vaccines aren't safe" as Conspiracy Theorist. They want to label people ANTI- VACCINE. They want it to sound bad, and try to get us to change our minds. Its disgusting really.

I used to vaccinate, and my son suffered tragically because of it. I will no longer vaccinate. I know now what is in the vaccines. I know that there are aborted fetal cells in vaccines, along with Toxic mercury, aluminum, and formaldehyde.

Why is this not going away? The controversy of Autism and Vaccines? Why? Because it is true that Autism and vaccines are related. It is true that many children suffer from brain injury- some even die because of SIDS, and shaken baby syndrome.
Its all related.

We want answers. We want to be fully informed about vaccine safety.

In fact the government has paid families in cases where they did suffer vaccine damage- the only difference in their cases and others is the word AUTISM.

Instead of AUTISM they had the word Encephalitis. I talked to a lawyer about our case against the army., and they did tell me that yes- you wouldn't be able to get anything if you used the word Autism.
Sad really.

We should not decide to go with the doctor and vaccinate if all of these kids are falling by the wayside- and dying, getting injured, having autism, and other neurological diseases....we shouldn't go ahead, we should FIND out why? These things are happening. We should find the reason.

Paul Offit is a man who wrote a book called Autism false prophets. He went to bashing people who are yelling that Autism can be caused by vaccines. He patented the rotovirus, and yes, he makes money off each one. Does he have anything to gain for doctors using his vaccine?
Most definitively

The only thing that parents who are saying that vaccines can cause autism, are doing- is trying to save another life. They don't want others kids to suffer what has happened to their child.

Vaccine advocates want to make you think that the Vaccines that have been around for years- have actually eradicated diseases that were once considered epidemics. That is simply not the case. The diseases were eradicated because of good hygiene.

We really need to have a natural immunity because natural immunity means we no longer get the disease, or that strain. Guess what? vaccines don't last- and the effectiveness wears off. It wears off after a couple of years and you need another one.

why wont scientists just do one good study that finds a correlation with vaccine administration with damage to the child.
Because they don't want to find the real answer- or rather they don't want people to know.

Thousands of parents all over the world have children that are changed because of vaccines.
There is no other explanation, except vaccines. Doctors need to admit it, and find better ways to help immunity, including nosodes that are safe, and eating a diet that protects the body from disease.

People can call it whatever they want- when we stand up for what we believe in, and what is right, and they will get knocked, but ya know what- we aren't backing down. We will always have a voice- that says Vaccines can cause Autism- they are not safe.

A Warrior Moms Personal Goals

2012-01-01T16:21:00.001-05:00

This year, I am empowered by the doctors that don't give preservative free vaccination choices. I am empowered by Safe Minds- to pass out information to those that don't know of the dangers of vaccines.
I am empowered by my son's own story- to tell others about what Vaccine induced Autism is, and just what choices that they DO have.

A new Year, New Goals

2011-12-30T18:42:00.003-05:00

As the new year approaches, we are hopeful. Isaac is going to see a new doctor. everyday is a gift.

He is getting better, and his cognition is improving. We go on the 6th of January to see this new doctor- I can hardly wait.

Isaac will be 6 years old on the 11th of January- also our 15th wedding anniversary. Hard to believe that it has been 15 years since we walked down the aisle and pledges our selves to each other.

I have made some personal goals so that I can be healthy enough for Isaac to be able to get better. I have noticed that with each outbreak on my face, I have given it to sugar and just eaten what I wanted to. When I abstain from sugar, and chocolate, my face clears up. So I will go on a sugar free diet- and focus on traditional foods, on the WAPF diet.

As with last year- I am planning on reading everything I can get my hands on when it comes to Autism recovery.

I am also being proactive in telling others about the dangers of vaccines, and giving them information that their doctors would not be willing to openly share with them.

I am planning on writing a letter to my congressman so that I can tell my son's story- even if it means that nothing becomes of it- there are thousands of stories just like Isaac's.

The military kids are suffering, and they are being used as guinea pigs. It's unfair- and it needs to be brought to light. Doctors need to sit up and take notice of what is happening.

We have to go back to social security to renew Isaac's disability to help pay for his food.

We have some new diagnosis that came up- things that I haven't seen, but always thought that he had. It was like pulling teeth to get the doctors to agree to it- even though it was obvious.

I am going to find a local occupational and speech therapist that is in the tricare network, to correspond with via telephone so that we can have some visible goals for Isaac in this area of therapy.

I have started helping other moms of kids with Autism, and navigating Tricare. I am traveling the road with them, it is empowering, and it helps me, to want to get things done for Isaac.

My son is not recovered, but we are getting there. Yesterday we were discussing his birthday cake, and I mentioned a couple of ideas with the family, and he was there too. He laughed, like he was amused. He knew what we were talking about.

Isaac is almost potty trained. He goes on the potty almost every time we put him there. He just isn't to the point of telling us, but I have been thinking about a potty watch for him. Don't know if he would keep it on, but we could try it soon.

I am going to be a little stricter on his diet- and allow no grains for now- and introduce them one by one to see if he has a reaction. I think he has been pretty irate and "drunk" in the past couple of weeks from food, so I ma going to find out what the culprit is.

He is not going to like it - but its for his own good health. I am going to try the LOD diet too- something we have done in the past.

Its going to be a combination of GAPS- and LOD, and of course GFCF.

We might even eliminate strawberries too...but for now we are going to use up the Popsicles, and then go into coconut milk Popsicles.

We have much to look forward to, I p ray that this year will be the year of recovery for my son.

Blah Blah Blah

2011-12-27T22:37:00.000-05:00

I have started and stopped some drafts of blog posts. I can't seem to find anything to write about- I am really bored. Today I did talk to someone about my sons vaccine damage. She really though I needed to talk to someone higher up.

She had some good advice. I then called and talked to someone at the congressman's office. I have to file a business letter with him, and a hippa form. I am not sure how long it will take, but I am aiming for policy change.

Isaac continues to do well, even though we have halted his chelation for now. The prescription ran out, and we go see a new homeopath soon.

Isaac had a fit today- which is good. He is almost fully potty trained, which is great!

Things are going for him.

I was just about to post how well his Dynavox is working out- and then the dynavox broke again. This is the 2nd time in 6 months that its been broken. Its a computer glitch and I had to pay 40 dollars to have it shipped back to them.

I am thinking that we will need some kind of back up device in case it fails again.
Isaac doesn't do well with pecs cards, but we have them.

For now Isaac has been chowing down on his nut flout doughnuts.

He is happy, I am happy, and we are still doing recovery from Autism.

I am cooking up some broth tonight - should be awesome by tomorrow. I look forward to tasting it, and helping Isaac get better with it.

I have been thinking about doing a year in review blog post- but I can't get motivated, so I am thinking about doing a where was I a year ago post- sometime in January- and then adding onto it when I get motivated.

Progress

2011-12-23T11:14:00.001-05:00

Isaac is doing well. Everyday is a gift, and I am reminded of that everyday. I get up, wake Isaac up, and get him ready for his therapy. He works hard everyday.

Here is his schedule for now:

8 am- wake up and start ABA with one of his therapists who comes to the house.
she is usually here from 8-12 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Then at 12, sometimes 1230, or 1 pm, another therapist comes from CARD and she works with Isaac until 3 or 4 pm.

He does take breaks in each of his sessions. He plays at the park, goes for walks, and chills in the playroom.
Sometimes he gets a bath.

He has been going on the potty every time we take him. We haven't been able to jump to the point of him telling us he has to go potty yet.

I have goat yogurt Popsicles to make today.

I have to make some more coconut doughnuts in the doughnut maker.
They are so yummy- too yummy they go really fast here.

Tonight Mike and I are going to our Sunday schools Christmas party.
It will be a fun time for us. I can't wait. I do need a break.

This might be our last Christmas here....we could be moving by next summer.....I wish it didn't have to be, but it might be time.

Mike wants it to happen, but me...well I really think Isaac is in a good place right now, and he shouldn't be moved.

But Isaac is improving. He is laughing, and smiling, and he just needs lots of therapy.

In two weeks...from TODAY- we go to see a fantastic doctor in Fredricksburg. I keep talking about it, I hope I don't' jinx anything, because from what I have heard she is an awesome doctor, and she will be a good fit for Isaac.

She is a homeopath, and an MD. I plan on becoming certified in homeopathic medicine next year. I just purchased my first book for the course, and I have about 14 more books to get thru.
The course is close to 3,000. I am hoping that I can find a scholarship, or something like that to help pay for it.

I have a lot to learn about homeopathy.

I plan to use it to help others, and pay off my college bill that is unreal.

I keep seeing my son smile. He is getting better. It warms my heart to know that there is recovery from Vaccine induced Autism.

You Don't have to vaccinate

2011-12-18T17:26:00.002-05:00

Did you know that you actually have a choice when it comes to vaccinations? In most states you do have a choice.
As far as I can see in research, West Virginia is the only state in the U.S. that doesn't allow non-vaccination for religious beliefs.

It is sad when we have to use religious beliefs for our own personal convictions for not wanting our kids to be inoculated.

There was a time that I chose religious exemption in order to save an argument, but now as I research more and more of what vaccines are made of, I have concluded that the stuff is just not safe to be

Here is the link for state vaccine regulations.

Making supplements, Taking supplements

2011-12-17T07:00:00.000-05:00

Recently I found out that I can make my own calcium supplement.

I also found out that if the gut is damaged, that taking supplements is a waste of time. If the lining of the intestines is dysfunctional, then absorption of nutrients from food and supplementation is not going to happen.

So I started a batch of a home made calcium supplement, that is GAPS friendly.

I have always thought that getting nutrients thru food would be much better than taking a supplement, so this fits with my way of thinking.

In order for Isaac to take his fermented Cod Liver oil, I have been putting it in his Popsicle. So far so good- but I also tried to make home made goat yogurt yesterday- and it was a flop- so I have to try again.

Right now I am also re- hydrating some kefir grains that I purchased from Cultures for Health, and I hope to replace most of Isaac's drinking water with Kefir water.

Also I have started sprouting some lentils in a jar on the counter, which should be a great source of beneficial enzymes for him. Lentils are loaded with Iron, and he needs this. He also needs supplementation with Zinc, so I have been looking at Vitamin rich foods loaded with Zinc.

Two foods that are high in Zinc are Tahini (sesame seed butter) and Pumpkin Seeds.

These are two foods I hope to purchase to help him get better.

I think food has very big part in helping Isaac recover from Autism. Here is one story of recovery by use of the GAPS diet.

Scatter Brained MaMa

2011-12-16T07:00:00.000-05:00

This week has been a whirlwind of disorganization for me. Sometimes I can start the day and end it with satisfaction, knowing I got the things done, that I needed to get done.

Why?

I feel like I have had an out of body experience here.

Its because Isaac is in his 4th month of chelation, and things are really starting to come out of him, and me too.
I used to wear gloves putting his Transdermal on- but I stopped, didint' think it was an effective, and now I am feeling the effects of being scatter brained.

Its not a welcoming feeling. Its a cloud really.

I don't like it- and I don't think that Isaac does either. For me I have the choice of taking charcoal to help speed up the detox process, but Isaac doesn't know how to swallow pills. I think I will put the charcoal in his bath water, and he can "drink" it like he does sometimes, and perhaps that will help speed up the process for him.

Find a doctor who believes in hope, in recovery.

2011-12-15T07:00:00.000-05:00

If you have a doctor who doesn't believe in recovery from Autism- Run! Turn around, and leave that doctors office as fast as you can.

Find a doctor that treats Autism - as just a label of all the symptoms that your child has. There is recovery, there is hope. It would not be any benefit to your child if you stayed with a doctor who doesn't believe that your child can be helped.

Get away from the doctor- and find a doctor that will help you.

How can I find a good doctor you ask?

Look around, ask around. Find a doctor that is an MD but also perhaps practices homeopathy, or practices in alternative medicine. This way- insurance will cover the appointment, and you will have better treatment options.

You will want to have a doctor that is on the same page as you for your child's recovery. Fighting negative influences will only hider the ability for you to help your child. You must research, you must find out all you can.

If you have medicaid - perhaps this doctor takes medicaid.

There are doctors out there that can help. I can help you find one if you need help.

Find a doctor who doesn't push vaccines, who believes in a delayed schedule, or allows for patients to remain un-vaccinated.
You don't want to have a vaccine aggressive doctor.

Finding a doctor is just a piece of the puzzle. Knowing what the doctor is talking about is a piece as well.

You have to educate yourself. You have the responsibility to help your child.

A good doctor

is objective.

A good doctor is open to all kinds of treatments.

A bad doctor.

One who doesnt believe in recovery, and has his/her hands in vaccine profits, and refuse to hear about hope.