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• Janet continued trying to play with Alexa. After a few minutes, Alexa ran out of her bedroom and into the living room. She picked up Janet’s purse, walked to the front door, and placed it at the door next to her sandals. I was shocked by Alexa’s actions. Janet got the message. Alexa had made it crystal clear that it was time for Janet to go. I also...
• One Sunday morning, I was walking up the stairs when Alexa said, “Dada.” I damn near passed out. When I regained my senses, I grabbed her and ran down the stairs so fast. I was half way to the ice cream store before I realized that I was barefoot and in my pajamas. I did not care. My daughter had said, “Dada.” I was freaking out!
• After Alexa completed her eye exam, the doctor asked her and Jonathan to wait in the lobby so that he could consult with me privately. He told me that Alexa was legally blind. I was shocked and confused. She was 12 years old. Alexa was starting 6th grade legally blind and no one had once noticed.
• I came to the realization that a diagnosis of autism is not the end of the dreams that parents envision for their child. Have the courage to dream another dream and by the grace of God, your child will find the strength to embrace the gift of life and rise above their circumstances.