From what I understand he is still in critical condition and making very small steps forward NOT backward, so that is great news. This is going to be a very long recover process for him. My grandpa told me about a friend of his that had stomach cancer. I guess the guy was in similar shape for a very long time after a surgery he had. He did recover, but it took quite a while. I definitely thought he would be home by now recouperating, but he's not.
Thanks again for all of the support and prayers on his behalf.
As for the kitchen... with some planning (i.e. hauling water by bucket to the sink and a match to the burners) I am able to do some cooking (thank heaven). I have only three pans since I cannot find my set yet in all the boxes. A big aluminum pot (I used to use it for boiling corn on the cob), a cast iron skillet, and a one quart oval Le Crueset. I borrowed a strainer from someone last night so I could make pasta. I broiled some small rib eyes in the small broiler. Then I made a pasta with a creamy sauce and shrimp. I don't think I will have a micro in the new kitchen, I am truely tired of microwaved food and don't plan to use one for a REALLY long time. I am glad to know someone can understand my pain! Thank you.
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I am more cognizant about news features and such on autism and think about you and your work when I hear them. There was a really interesting story on NPR yesterday about services and health care available in the US and abroad for these types of conditions. We have young woman with Asperger's working in my office. She is a magnificent file clerk. I know her mother and she told me they went to a conference in Florida recently and learned that about 90% of adults with Asperger's are unemployed. They are so grateful for their daughter's employment situation.
That is so wonderful that their daughter is employed. I often wonder what my daughter will be able to do when she is older. I know my child is very high functioning, and has some unique skills emerging (she keeps track of the calendar - month, date, year, special holidays, seasons, people's birthdays, moon, etc.)
she does it all by memory it's quite fascinating to hear her talk about certain things. But turning these unique skills into a job can be tough. I often thought that working at a library filing books would be good for someone with autism/asperger's. Filing is a very great activity for those on the spectrum. There is a specific place for EVERYTHING, no grey areas, all very concrete. I am amazed that so many adults are unemployed, but I am not surprised. I hope that with all of the Early Intervention they are providing to young children with autism, that this statistic will change dramatically in the future.