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About graciesautism

Father of Gracie, who is autistic, and her sister Gabrielle (who is a typical). Sharing our stories in Gracieland.

Christmas 2020

Posted on December 31, 2020 by graciesautism

Christmas… it’s approximately 8 o’clock in the evening and I’m driving with the family to Sharon Woods in southwest Ohio. We’re going to see the Holiday in Lights outdoor light display. We pull into the park entrance, listening to Ozzie … Continue reading →

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Gracie goes to DC

Posted on March 31, 2019 by graciesautism

Wow… I cannot believe it’s already been a year since I last posted.  Just haven’t had the will in me to do so.  Today I feel like telling a story, so here goes.   Summer of 2018… A lightning bolt … Continue reading →

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Them’s gator in the waters…

Posted on August 20, 2017 by graciesautism

I will never forget the feeling of dread when I saw the door to our condo was wide open.  My youngest daughter, my mother, and myself had just come back from an evening swim at the community pool.  Kristine and … Continue reading →

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Angels We Have Heard on High…

Posted on December 23, 2016 by graciesautism

I challenge anyone to listen to this little girl without getting a tear in their eye.  Those that manage not to do so either have ice in their veins, or a stone-cold, dead heart.

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Miracle

Posted on December 22, 2016 by graciesautism

I’m at work, deep in concentration on the task before me.  My cellphone rings, and I look at it to see the Caller ID displaying “Unknown” and a number I don’t recognize.  However,  the number is local, and I think … Continue reading →

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Gracie’s EEG

Posted on October 11, 2016 by graciesautism

Gracie getting her EEG.  Going on eleven hours, and may need to go another thirteen. UPDATE (from Kristine) Gracie was transported from Viera Hospital to Florida Hospital in Orlando last night, where she is getting a 24hr EEG. Last night … Continue reading →

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Another ER trip

Posted on October 10, 2016 by graciesautism

In the ER again with Gracie.  She’s had her second seizure in four days, which makes for a total of three now.  Don’t know what’s going on. UPDATE (from Kristine) Gracie was transported from Viera Hospital to Florida Hospital in … Continue reading →

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Counting gummies

Posted on July 3, 2016 by graciesautism

Kristine takes Gracie to a neurologist, given Gracie experienced a grand mal seizure a few weeks ago.  During Kristine’s conversation with the doctor, Kristine mentioned Gracie’s difficulty with sleeping.  The doctor suggests a product he sells right out of his office, … Continue reading →

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Fixing Gracie

Posted on June 18, 2016 by graciesautism

Fixing Gracie.  Not literally, no, no.  I mean metaphorically.  Fix her so that she doesn’t destroy things. I recently had been thinking about changing the oil in Gracie’s dresser, given all the miles it has traveled as of late.  The … Continue reading →

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It finally happened…

Posted on May 21, 2016 by graciesautism

I’m on my lunch hour from work, and I just finished eating lunch at Jersey Mike’s (one of my faves).  It’s an off-Friday for me, but there’s too much to do.  But still, life is good.  Full belly, beautiful day, … Continue reading →

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