For those who do not know, my second son is on the autism spectrum.  That's right! A boy who is sensitive to certain sounds, a boy who is overly stimulated in crowded places, a boy who can't talk and may scream in public to get his way (not a toddler....a six year old!). This is the cute little boy featured in all my galleries and videos who, like all people, can enjoy life and express joy!  It hasn't been easy, but my husband and I have stuck to the plan.  Wherever we go as a family, he must come!  And most of the times, when we experience a new activity, we have to find ways to get him through it with minimal difficulty.  But we've learned that the more we take him to certain places, the easier it is for him to adjust and transition to the adventures on my bucket list.  

Most of the articles below have absolutely nothing to do with travel.  Actually, just one of them mentions some techniques we've learned through the years as a family to make travel easier.  But this is MY BLOG.  So I get to do as I please.  And this is a big part of my life I'd like to share with you all!  My goal is to inspire some, help those who feel hopeless, and get some of these thoughts out of my head.  The one very big thing I've learned over these years is that the single most important thing to give to your special needs child is love.  The Beatles nailed it a half century ago!  All You Need Is Love!  It goes a long way!  When all else fails, just stick to this and you'll be able to get through your long day!