The ADA was signed twenty years ago on July 26th.

I have continued to upload pictures of Christina to the web. I have also added the need for a password. Please email me for a username and password for access.

I will continue to update Christina's slideshow with no need for a username or password. The slideshow does not get updated as often.

If you do not have my personal email address, please contact me through the blog.

Daddy's Log : 20100725

It is another Sunday and I find myself missing Christina more than usual. The house is a mess; dishes, laundry, vacumming, picking up. Nothing unusual; however, feels overwhelming.

Christina's reflux is continuing to act up. I am starting to shift from watchful to concerned. Angela has not heard from Dr. Aru, Christina's gastroenterologist.

I have also noticed that Christina's sensory triggers have not subsided even with the addition of brushing during the day. Brushing has helped in the past, but does not seem to be helping now. Perhaps it is helping and her sensors are that sensitive.

Again it was brought up to have Christina see a counselor. Angela stated she has not had luck finding a counselor. I will begin my search today. It was stated that Christina's different abilities make it difficult for her to communicate. Specifically not being able to draw and being non-verbal. Frustrating, Christina is one of the most communicable people I know. Who has trouble communicating? Sorry venting. I feel it is the adult's responsibility to listen and understand the child, not the child's responsibility to find a language the adult understands.

On a happy note, Christina and I enjoyed the weekend. I will post more detail on her blog, http://www.christinakademan.com.

DQ Miracle Treat Day August 5th, 2010

Buy a Blizzard at participating Dairy Queens and $1.00 goes to the local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. For us the local is Gillette Children's Hospital. Yes, Christina has been there.

Here is the link for the site with more information, http://www.miracletreatday.com/.

NOT ALL of the DQ's in town participate.

My favorite DQ:
Dairy Queen Brazier
3057 N Hastings Way
Eau Claire, WI 54703.

Others that DO participate are:
Dairy Queen Brazier
2801 Golf Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Dairy Queen/Orange Julius Treat Ctr
4800 Golf Rd
Ste 139 Oakwood Mall
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Dairy Queen Brazier
2451 Birch St
Eau Claire, WI 54703

Daddy's Log - 20100722

Christina had ST at 10:00. We stopped in at UCP-WCW to say hi before speech started. Christina did very well in speech, only one week left(two sessions).

Christina has been a little off for the past couple of weeks. I can't say exactly what it is, but it is becoming a concern. I spoke with Angela about it this morning and both of us are considering Christina see a counselor. The signs/symptoms point to depression. I feel a heavy weight pulling me down thinking of that.

Daddy's Log Supplemental
I spoke with Angela again this evening about counseling for Christina. We also discussed the varies therapies Christina receives and/or does not receive. I must find a way to discuss these items with Christina. I have not pushed the issue when Christina does not want to discuss them. That will have to change.