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Friday 31 May 2013

Sickie Chickie Update

Yesterday I posted about Sickie Chickie.  Not two minutes after I wrote the post, published it and shared it to my Facebook page, he passed away.  It was very peaceful, cradled in my hands.

I thought I would be sad, upset, hurt and devastated.  Instead, I felt at ease, comfortable and acceptance.  I had a feeling that is very rare for me - that everything happens for a reason.  This is a philosophy I never hold much stock in... but perhaps this experience changed that.

Maybe this chickie was hatched and presented to me for a reason.  To remind me of our family's values and philosophies.  To teach me that we can truly only do the best that we can.  To reinforce my belief that EVERYBODY deserves help.

It seems to me that it is absurd that I felt serene after the passing of an animal that I was taking such careful care of.  But that is how I felt.  I think it is because I followed through with my heart,  tried to help him, and kept him calm and peaceful for his short time with us.

Sickie Chickie reminded me of a lot, and taught me a lot.  Pretty amazing for a 3" little critter with a disability who only lived for a mere 72 hours.

I am proud of him.

I hope that my two children, who are less than 3', who have autism and will live a much longer life than that little guy can teach and remind the world of what is important.

I am proud of them too.

Thursday 30 May 2013

Autism and the Sickie Chickie

I sit here writing this post with a little sick chick wrapped in a dishcloth tucked into my bra.



Wednesday 29 May 2013

Ode To My Daughters Eating Habits

Goldfish, Pringles, Arrowroots
What I want her to eat is moot.
Pop tarts, Cheerios, toast
Forget about potatoes and roast!
Broccoli, carrots, olives
All she needs to live.

Nevermind I love to bake and cook,
One look is all it took,
To evoke the dreaded snarl and look
That cannot be mistook
For anything less than pure disgust
I made an item she doesn't trust!

Sunday 19 May 2013

A Quick Update

We've been super busy the last couple weeks!  A quick update is in order, as I have not had time to post!

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