Category: Gareth

Kisses from Gareth

Gareth is a non verbal child. Everytime he ask for something, he will grab our hands to get of something. He is having his theraphy at home for 3 hours every week. His teacher is really very determined to help Gareth and I am really grateful.

One day while we are having dinner at a restaurant and while waiting for our food. I asked Gareth to have a pictures with me and this is what happened:

 

 

 

He seldom say I love you or say Mommy and Daddy. He is so active everyday, he likes to climb, sing and run and when we have this moment, it really made me a happy mom.

 

Linggo ng Wika

Gareth is now in a big school but believe me it is really a struggle. He is still under in a SPED Class. Letting him join in a group class is really our next goal after his 3 years of One on One class in Shine. I am glad that the school accepted him and now we are all doing to help him cope in class. So far, he is now doing good but still so many things to do. He needs to adapt to the new environment and I am hoping that he can before the end of school year.

 

That’s Gareth costume for Linggo ng Wika. 🙂

Back to School

2 years  ago, I wanted Gareth to enter big school but He never made it. Gareth is a special child and sometimes he has this difficulty in adjusting to new environment. 2 years ago, he was not ready.

Last week, we decided to give it a try. We went to a big school here in our area who accepted special child. We scheduled an assessment. It made me uneasy the whole time, I was nervous because I really want him to be part of that school. I want him to be in that school because I know he will learn a lot. He will be molded well. I wanted to give him the best education eventhough he is a special child. I believe that being a special child will not stop you of getting a good education because the truth is, they needed it more. I wanted Gareth to act as normal or do things that normal people do. I believe that he can make it. I know one day, he can adjust. I will never stop nourishing him because I know he has this something that will definitely make him extra ordinary. I believe in my child. I know he can make it.

After an hour of waiting, we are glad that Gareth made it. He is now ready for big school. I know it’s not easy with him. This is a new environment for him but I can see in his eyes that he is really happy. I believe that this is really for Gareth.

As excited as we are, We can’t wait to see his development.

 

Gareth while the playground. 

About Autism

When I found out that Gareth has autism it really breaks my heart a million times. There are sleepless nights and I really don’t know how to deal with it. But I never stop finding ways to help him. I met his doctor and teachers to discuss about his condition and they are very helpful. That was 4 years ago, when he was 3 years old. During that time everything seems so dark. I can’t see any improvement but we never stop giving him the best therapy. We never discouraged though we don’t see any development.

Now that he is 7 years old, so many changes already. He can now read and converse to us little by little. He can let us know what he wanted. He is also aware of his surroundings. We try to discuss to him things around him and it seems that he is picking it up easily. He learns a lot. He can memorize songs easily and I really can’t wait to see all the upcoming developments. I am so proud and happy for him.

Two weeks ago, his ipad was broken and since it is his teachers advice that we should not let him use any gadgets so we decided to keep it away from him. For the past few days after we keep it away from him, he is really doing everything to get it. He is trying to check every part of the house that he knows where we keep the iPad. There are nights that he is trying to wake up just to look for it but we keep it really good that he can’t find it.

After that he is trying so hard to talk. He is now more focus on what we are instructing to him. He can follow simple instructions and start playing with us. It is good to know that he is interacting with us. So we decided that we should keep the gadgets away from him permanently. We don’t also allow him to use our phone. This is really a good start since we are preparing him to enter big school. I know it’s gonna be a big challenge on our part but we thought that letting him try big school will definitely help him mature.

If you are experiencing worst this time because your kid might have autism, don’t give up. Don’t lose hope. Pray and don’t stop trying to discover what is right for you kids.

Have a blessed Sunday everyone!

Gareth’s Way of Grieving

Gareth now a days is so crazy in watching any videos from iPad and iPhone. He even browsed the videos of Ayumi. I thought he will just skip it as what he always does. But today is different. He watches every videos of Ayumi. When he is watching the video, I can see the sadness in his eyes. I really don’t know if he knows what really happened.

It is just sad that he can’t let us know what he is thinking. He can’t express his thoughts but I hope someday he can talk about it. I hope I can help him. We give him privacy everytime he is checking his sister’s videos and pictures. I know he needed it most. We just let him do it but as a mom, it hurts me so bad. I wish I can take the sadness away from him. I know that he is grieving and that is his own way.

I know that he is wondering about his sister. I even heard him say the name of Ayumi. It’s a good sign because he still remember Ayumi. I am happy that in just a short time that Ayumi is with us, she really made it sure to make Gareth happy. She really loves his kuya. I know that until now he is still watching over his kuya and maybe she truly understand that his kuya is a special child that needed her most.

 

Gareth’s Place

For 7 years, Gareth is co-sleeping with us.  But we thought he needs his own space not far from our bed so we decided to set up a place for him. When I told him that he has his own space he was so happy. So whenever he likes playing the iPad or read his books he is staying in his place. He loves it and for the first night that he is in his new bed, I feel sad. I am the one who is not ready. 🙁

Sometimes it is nice to see that our kids are already independent and I am happy to see it to Gareth. Knowing that he is a special child, I am glad that he is coping and I know one day he can completely cope to everything. I am praying so hard for that.

 

Saturdate

I have a great day today. We watched the “Frozen” movie with Gareth. The whole time we are at the movie house he is playing his iPad silently. He is really addicted in reading the stories I downloaded for him. He even memorized it.

We also had our dinner and just go around The Podium to check for something new. It was a great day with my boys. 🙂 Gareth also picked a new guitar toy. It is really his addiction too and we already have so much guitars in our house and some are already broken. I don’t know but maybe someday he will become a guitarist. 🙂

I just noticed that I am easily get tired in walking because I feel heavier. I hope that I can start shopping for the baby clothes soon and my plan to start shopping will be next month.

How’s your day?

 

Gareth’s 7th Birthday

We celebrated Gareth’s 7th Birthday at Boystown Manila Complex where the abandon and abused kids are staying. It melt my heart knowing that they will grow up not in their parents. It’s a sad reality that not all parents can provide comfort, love and security to their kids.

I am glad that I got a chance to meet the kids and in our simple we bring happiness.

Here are the pictures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I wish Gareth a good health always and more more birthdays to come!

I also wish that all the kids will find comfort and they will feel love. I ask God to bless me more so that I can continue to extend help to those who needed me most.

 

 

 

Mom on Duty

I should be posting new entry yesterday but since we got a very slow internet, I decided to rest early.

Yesterday, I went to Gareth’s school with hubby. Actually, hubby requested it that I should join them so that we can have time to go out with Gareth.

 

So while we are inside the car, we had this pictures.

 

 

 

 

After his class he requested a snack.

So he got this:

 

 

His tiramisu favorite from Coffee Bean and Teal Leaf.

 

Sleepless Night

Last night, Gareth has fever and until now we are still monitoring his temperature. We don’t sleep well. Today he has diarrhea and slight fever. We already let him take tawa tawa juice and I am hoping that he will feel better soon.

The fear I am feeling last night is so unbearable. The memories I had when Ayumi got sick is keeps on coming back. I am trying my best to just put that fear away and pray so hard that Gareth will feel better soon. I am calling all the angels and saints to help my son.

I know that this feeling will keeps on coming back specially when triggers by the same instances but I am dealing it one day at a time. I know God will help me get through this.

 

I Thank God that I'm not "Living a Life Filled with Sin". Because all of my Sins were Forgiven when I put my Faith in Jesus Christ( John 3:16). But still I Strive everyday of my Life to Mature in the Way of Christ Jesus by doing the Will of God( Ephesians 4:13-32)