What's new with Hayden and his Son-Rise program?

The month of February I had a Pampered Chef Fundraiser for Hayden's Son-Rise.  Drum Roll please.........we raised a grand total of $4,900.00!!!  Thank you to all for the support even if you were not able to purchase your words of encouragement and prayers are a blessing as well.  We are going to use that money towards the Intensive Program at The Autism Treatment Center of America.  Here is the link if you would like to learn more about Son-Rise: http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org/index.phpg/  We only need $7,500.00 more which is a far cry from the $18,500 that we originally needed!!!

We are also working on getting a certified Son-Rise teacher to come and work with us and Hayden's Son-Rise Team.

I am also going back to the Autism Treatment Center of American in April for the Maximum Impact Program.  I am excited and nervous.  I know that Brandon will do great with the kids while I am gone.  They are just a lot to take care of make sure that Hayden gets all that he needs.

Hayden continues to change every day.  He is so much more "present" in the world and actually enjoys interacting with others.  Hayden has an incredible bond with his sister Ruby.  They actually play together and share things. When she is upset Hayden tries to comfort her.  He use to want nothing to do with her.  We were at the mall yesterday evening and he asked her to hold his hand :)  It was so sweet....I cried!!  It reminds of the time I was told that the odds of him speaking and relating to others were slim.  I guess Hayden showed them :)  One day when he is 100% recovered I am going to make a video of Hayden and mail it to several people that doubted him.  Then I am going to educate them in hopes that they can help other families faced with autism.

That same evening we were sitting at the food court eating Chick Fil-a at the mall.  Hayden had just gotten a new car and was playing with it while eating.  A little girl sat beside him at the apple table and was looking at his car.  Normally this would start an instant freak out by Hayden.  His cars are his prized possessions and he does not want any one near them.  That's when the magic happened.......he said to the little girl while looking at her face, "Hi friend."  He then preceded to show the little girl his car and what it does.  He even blew the little girl a kiss :)  I shared with the girls Mom a little bit about Hayden and we were both in tears.

MIRACLES are HAPPENING at my HOUSE!!!