We had a pretty good week last week although it was a little tough on my son. He is on disability for many things, but had to go through a mandatory evaluation which is something we do periodically. This time he was extremely anxious about it because they didn't give him much notice about the appointment. The therapist he spoke with understood and apologized about the lack of notification for him, but also spent a good deal of time talking with him. My son suffers from depression, extreme anxiety and social phobias, as well as a lot of pain, due in part to an auto accident we were in. But he does well in helping here around home and I very much appreciate him. When the therapist was talking with him, she asked if he had ever had a definitive diagnosis for his Autism/Aspergers and we told her that both his therapist and doctor had said that he is most likely on the scale somewhere. Well, she got busy and got her evaluation tests out and FINALLY confirmed what we had assumed for a very long time - he is autistic. Now that he is 30 years old, it's good to have a firm diagnosis. And she thinks that if we can understand it and how to deal with it, it will lessen some of his other problems. So it was a very good week for us!
The Diva, Laura Harms, had a great week also in that her youngest is showing progress in being able to eat solid food. Congratulations to Laura on that highlight for her week. Little landmarks are so wonderful when we are trying to make progress. Her challenge this week was a UMT, as is normal for the first challenge of the month. This month our UMT is Brella by Bunny Wright and since Star Wars is a big deal in the Diva's household, she chose to use a Star Wars theme for Star Wars Day - "May the 4th be with you". We are pretty much geeks in this house too, although my son is by far the biggest geek in the house and so I attempted to do something Star Wars too. I actually had this done on Monday, but have been busy running errands until today, so I couldn't get a picture of it until now. I chose to do the Rebel Alliance sigil - I know, not very creative, but I really haven't been feeling very creative lately. It was very relaxing for me to do it though, so I guess it was mission accomplished. See what you think...
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| May the 4th be with you! Media: 3.5" x 3.5" tile, Black Micron pen, pencil Tangles: Brella, StarMap |
As always, any and all comments are appreciated. If you would like to see the other submissions for this challenge, head on over the the Diva's place (click here) and check out all the awesome artwork there. Enjoy!
I like your Brella variation a lot.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the story of you son, sharing these things will (hopefully) make more people understand about 'being different'.
Also thank you for (almost always) commenting on my blog, I really appreciate that!!!
Love the tile and the use of Star Map
ReplyDeleteA very nice tile and, as Anne said, thank you for commenting on my blog as well. You always have such nice things to say.
ReplyDeleteWhile I can't walk in your shoes, I have, at least, a similar pair of sandals. My son was hospitalized three times under suicide watch for extreme depression (and a car accident was a contributing factor). They kept asking him if he thought he had asbergers or autism and finally he said "I'm just me" and he is - his wonderful self and not his "disease". I just wanted you to know that there are a great many of us who understand...and to send you and your son my love and blessings and hope for another good week. We all take it one day at a time.
A wonderful Tile, Lezli. I'm so glad that you found Joy and comfort in its creation. Well done. Thank you for your wonderful Post, and Blessings to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI don;t know enything about Star Wars, but i like your tile very much. Beautiful how Brella fitts in this form.
ReplyDeleteI like your tile very much ... especially how nicely the "star map" worked for the background. Thank you for sharing about your son. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI really like your your Brella tile. Thank you for sharing your story about your son. I hope the diagnosis will help with your son.
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the 'Brella "poles." Nice tile all around.
ReplyDeleteI like this composition, simple but lovely
ReplyDeleteI like this composition, simple but lovely
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful Brella!! I am so glad you got a clear diagnosis at last!! They can sure help deal with things!! Good luck!! :) :)
ReplyDelete~ Diane Clancy
http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/2015/05/my-diva-umt-brella-by-bunny-wright-challenge-entry
Great tile, but even better news for you. It always helps to know exactly what you are dealing with. Sending hugs to you both:)
ReplyDeleteI love your Brella tile - the simple black poles look great, and don't you love Star Map? I just really discovered it recently. Thank you for sharing good news about your son. Life requires both love and courage, and in the end, that is what matters. Glad you finally have a diagnosis - I know how hard it is to feel you are floundering around. I have a similar "what took you so long?" experience in my family, and it is a relief just to know. Peace and blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work on your tile this week....doing that spherical is not easy! Great job! Yes, I think it is easier when you know what you are dealing with concerning the health issues of your loved ones and then educating others is a really good idea too and brave.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your kind words and caring thoughts and blessings. It has indeed made a difference knowing where to go now that we have an inkling of the problem. Thank you again.
ReplyDeleteI don't know a lot about Star Wars but I do think your tile is very pretty and well done. Also, thank you for sharing your son's story with us. Yes, every small breakthrough deserves to be celebrated. Happy Mother's Day to you!
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