Acceptance of Luke and Kate (and me and my wife) at the churches we have belonged to over the years. There was only one congregation that I felt ignored Luke and Kate and one that despised their disruption. But all of the pastors of each have been different levels of wonderful with the autistic duo.

Still having the ability to keep it all together for My Son through these trying times.

Continuing to have the strength to give them positive motivation & build their self esteem. Trying to always squash their negative thoughts & outlook on life. It can feel like all day/every day sometimes. They are both very hard on themselves & think “the world is cruel”

Mine is not losing my temper, staying calm for Ashley and just knowing what she needs.

I am thankful for my loving mother, who helped me through my demons. She is what I consider a faithful friend. No doubt, God put her in my life for a purpose.