Cherishing Amazing Grace

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Yes!

Working on our life skills over here and chores.

I will admit, I still baby her a lot. Lately, I try not to as much, but it’s hard.

She’s definitely trying to be more Independent though & I’m loving the progress she’s making.

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Gracie’s getting ready for her 1st day of school next week, she’s been piling up and gathering all her essentials needed, Including her 1st day of school apple sign! 😁

Socializing is a tough word when it comes to Autism.

This may seem like an ordinary picture but to us it’s not.

It’s Gracie trying to socialize in her own way.

When we go to our town pool lately, she’ll walk and or swim up to anyone and giggle.

She’ll try to hug them sometimes or get in their personal space.

See, this worries me, she has no fear. We’re working on this.

Summer is coming to an end soon and new things are happening.

A new season, new routines and a new school for Grace.

As I always end with a positive quote for the world to see, (sometimes they’re my own, sometimes they’re from a few of my favorite writers or poets), I hope some of them can maybe help a parent who’s child was just diagnosed to get through that day & to maybe get through some tough times in the beginning.

Parents- as we begin a new school year, teach your kids to be empathetic, respectful & to just be kind.

“The best gift you can give a child with special needs is your friendship. To Include them, play with them & believe in them.”

I am a parent, a family member, a caregiver. It is my job to see the world through this little wonder woman’s eyes.

Explain my child to the community and to her teachers.

It is my privilege to always fight for this child’s needs.

All smiles with her daddy, picture Included.

Dr’s appointments have always been a nightmare, Grace has one today & her anxiety is through the roof.

You would never know it though by looking at this picture.

She did shed some tears earlier when I told her about it.

“No ahhh, just check your heart”. I turned around and saw this smile.

Little by little, I guess It does get somewhat easier! Wish us luck.

The early years..

Well here we are, the last day of school.

To say I’m proud of this little one would be an understatement.

✌🏻out 5th grade!

~”When you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks, obstacles don’t have to stop you.
If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
-the great Michael Jordan



Nicole Dobrovic Garvin

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Today was my Gracie’s awards day and moving up ceremony.

She’ll be leaving her Elementary school in a few weeks that’s she’s known since she was 5 years old.

5 years old, those were tough years for me. As a parent to watch your child suffer physically, mentally, socially and academically is very hard as we all know.

She’s come so far since then though.

We’ve recently hit some new obstacles but that’s Autism & she will get through them like she always does.

She starts her new program in the fall (at a new school) & will be in 6th grade next year.

I’m so proud of her and all she’s accomplished at this school. We will miss you all, thank you for the memories!

“Everyone has a mountain to climb & autism has not been our mountain, It has been opportunity for victory.” ✨
-Rachel Barcellona

Joy of Autism

Yes, so true...🙏🏼💙😇

Thank you to our special team of teachers and therapists! 💜

My Gracie’s art, her school held an Autism awareness art show tonight and it was so fun!

“Art matters, because your Imagination can change the world” ✨
-Neil Gaiman

Gracie made her reconciliation today, a little backwards because she already made her first Holy Communion a few years ago but it’s perfectly ok.

She wasn’t ready then but did so well today.

I’m proud of her , for working on her prayers and telling the priest her responsible choices.

It’s a big thing for her, and our Father was so patient and kind.

Afterward, she said, I did so good at prayer hands, Amen!

God bless my Amazing Grace! 🙏🏻

I think someone loves her books, she’s keeping them all Intact. Can you tell which one’s her favorite?

Happy Saturday friends! ✨

I worry..

I worry what’s going to be when I’m gone..

I worry will someone take care of her like I do and love her unconditionally..

I worry if they’ll know she likes apples..

I worry if they’ll know she loves white pizza with just mozzarella cheese, no ricotta..

I worry if they’ll know she loves going to Target & Walmart to listen to music on the bluetooth speakers..

I worry if they’ll know that she loves going to the grocery store so she can get her two donuts, “green bag of chips” & cantaloupe..

I worry she’s an only child..

I worry what her future will bring..

I worry if she’ll be treated with respect and kindness..I worry.

If I have to see another article about a special needs kid getting bullied..I’m going to lose it.

It makes me sick to my stomach..

Parents..please teach your children to be accepting of all other children, because It starts at the house.

Be kind, it matters.

My Gracie was in her glory today, we went to the mall and they had a swing trampoline there.

After that, we went to the book store. Well, something triggered her to script & repeat the same thing about a puzzle she wants tomorrow.

Once she has her mind set on something she will repeat it, repeat it & repeat it some more.

She can’t process it, I usually write it down for her to see but couldn’t at that moment.

See, I lost my patience. I just couldn’t hear it anymore, this afternoon was a hard one for me.

I kept telling myself though, this happens and that’s ok.

“Autism is like a rainbow. It has a bright side & a darker side but every shade is Important and beautiful.”
-Rosie Tennant Doran ✨

You don’t out grow autism.

This kid never ceases to amaze me, to say I’m proud of her is an understatement.

Just wanted to share, another haircut in the books and she did so well & was so patient.

See, to many, this doesn’t seem like a big deal, to us, it is. We are so thankful for progress, not perfection.

Mama’s, like I always say, it gets better!

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Gracie is 11 today, wishing my baby girl a very Happy Birthday! Love you more! ♥️🎈🎉🧁

You have been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved ✨

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You Are Loved - Emily Roussell

Gracie’s been under the weather for the past week, I think we finally figured out the problem on top of having the flu.

She’s a toughie, this is the first time she’s been on the couch since last week. I know when she’s sick. She’s quiet and just lays down all the time and that’s not her at all.

I missed my vibrant, happy little girl. She seems to be slowly acting like herself again. 🙏🏻

~She is fearfully and wonderfully made ~Psalm 139:14

Hope everyone has a healthy and Happy New year!

wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and safe holiday season! We hope all your warm wishes come true. ✨

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Last night we went to a holiday Christmas party hosted by Gracie’s school.

She had a blast. See, Christmas never used to be this way.

She just couldn’t take all the excitement in and didn’t understand it all.

She now loves listening to Christmas music.

She sang the Christmas songs in her own way and when we joined in, she said, “Gracie’s turn”!

It’s such a great feeling to see the excitement in her eyes because for years it wasn’t there around this time of year.

Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving. We now have over 500 followers. Thank you for being here!

Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall. ✨ -Larry Wilde