My Superhero

Last week was MS Awareness Week and it made me think about my mom (more than I usually do). And this time I didn't just think about what MS has taken away from our family, but what we have learned from it. And this is what I thought of;

Moms Smile is her best feature, even if she is having a rough day, she seems to smile just as if to say, "I'm okay guys, don't worry." Her eyes also are a great feature, I look into the same blue eyes that I have, and sometimes I swear she can just see into my soul. She might not be able to talk much anymore, but with just her eyes and smile, she says just enough.

Mom is a Survivor. She has been in the E.R and ICU countless times. And each time she has amazed us and pulled through. And every time I have been so grateful that I get my mom for one more day.

Moms Support has always meant the world to me. She has always been a cheerleader cheering me on in everything I have done. The most recent ones were when I told her I was going to make my Aspergers Diagnosis public, and when I told her I was going back to school to become a teacher.

And the last one is my Mom is my Superhero. With everything she has gone through, she has kept her head held high.. and taken every challenge like a superhero. She faces them with strength, and dignity, and those are characteristics of only the best superheroes.

So here is to you Mom, you have carried me through the best and worst years of my life, And for you, I'll keep walking.

Love you Mucho Siempre Mama!

College Days

Long time no blog!!! 

I will try to do better from here on out. (No promises) Nothing much happened at the last half of 2013, but 2014 seems to be going fast so paced!

The most exciting thing for me is that I am going back to college! I am taking math right now, at the ATC which is awesome because I can go my own pace. It has been a great benefit for me! The first day I was really nervous and worried about failing. But when I was thinking that, something else popped into my mind, "if you aren't doing anything, isn't that the same thing as failing “? 

So I changed my attitude, quick, and have been staying positive. 

With a class that is self paced, I feel like I really know the material and am prepared for the quizzes and tests. And I got my first 100% on a college test! To me that's a huge deal because I have never been able to test that well and seeing how well I am doing, gives me motivation and makes me feel like nothing is going to get in my way! 

Until next time, 

Your (favorite) Aspie,

Ashley
 

This is where I am going to school right now. :)

 

The best way to get through a math class is with a Coca-Cola.