Happy New Year 2019

In these last few years, there were lots of ups and downs in our lives. We saw lots of gains, light of hope and achievements on different occasions, but we also saw some regressions, behaviors, opposition, non-compliance. We are never able to pin-point the causes of gains or losses. But yes, I think personally that it is part of growing up.

We went through lots of changes in our lives - changed house - owning the house means more responsibilities, father-in-law's health and his passing away. We also tried AC Chelation, Stem Cell therapy, IV Chelation. Every year, Tanishk kept learning (slow motion) new skills - academic, communication, sports, yoga and gym, piano, gymnastics, household work etc at PCDI. He worked with several different teachers and peers. Every year, he participates in piano concerts.

At home, we also hired private therapists to give him extra structured time (we stopped in the end of 2017) and to learn new other skills - coloring, drawing, playing and social communication skills. He has also started to go to gym with his father and he runs on the treadmill. He also does exercise at home with his father.

His memory is good. He has started to recall all his previous events and learned facts. He remembers streets, places and things mostly. Now he remembers the dates attached to people - like birthdays, anniversaries or other occasions. He loves to go to parties and have fun (still he talks but no conversational skills). He remembers most of names of cars, singers and music bands. He also sings very well and he learnt it by himself.

What else should I say, I don't know. I remember my first post I have written, I was looking for the end. But still I didn't get to end. I still wonder how far do I have to go to get the end. But now I accept this as part of my life. I don't let autism be my hindrance. I didn't accept autism, but I have accepted my kid as little bit delayed. I will keep pushing him forward all my life.

So, I wish all my readers Happy New Year 2019 and I will try my best to keep posting updates. I am hoping more good things in 2019 and I ask my readers to pray for us. Thanks in advance!!