Thank you.

Big hugs, prayers, and blessings, my friend. Love you.

aaawwwwwww!

I was moved by your story, honesty and sharing of your son's story yesterday. And today's photo is very touching.

The love... it's beautifully portrayed here!

Blessing right back at you! I read your blog every day because it inspires me to seek out, embrace, and celebrate creativity in my life. Thank you!

what a precious picture.

amazing picture of you and simon. . i'm just always touched by how honest you are and how you put yourself "out there" thank you for who you are and what you do!

You are amazing......and that photo just shows how okay Simon is going to be! Hugs!

And this is why I continue to log into your blog each and every day. Thank you Ali.

Now *that* is a photo to treasure. Hugs to you both!

Ali, now that is a photo to treasure! I just have to say that I admire you so much. You're an awesome mom, scrapbooker and person...thanks for letting me have a peak into your life.

No, Ali, thank YOU for sharing your life with us. You've inspired me personally in so many ways, not just scrapping, but how I view my life, and then record it. And now, sharing your journey through Autism with Simon, as we experience similar difficulties in my home, well, you've been far more than just another scrapbooker to me. Blessings to you. Simon is one lucky little boy. This photo is precious.

man, that is a sweet photo. hugs to you, girl!

What a sweet picture!

Good to see that I'm not the only one who falls asleep in my glasses!

a beautiful photo of a wonderful Mom and special boy.

Such a sweet picture Ali! ;)

I know you don't know me, and I won't pretend to know what you and your family are going through, but I just wanted to thank you for sharing these little pieces of your life with us, and tell you that you and your family are in my prayers.
Waynette

You're going through a rough time, and I thought I'd let you know that you've influenced me.
I'm very new at both scrapbooking and blogging (this is actually my first post to a "blog"), but I picked up your book on one of my first trips to the scrapbooking store. My first son was born last October, and scrapbooking has provided me with a way to preserve his life in a way that satiates me. When I first picked up your book I thought, okay... a linear thinker, an organized woman, someone who I an relate too and learn to scrapbook from. I think, a bigger lesson snuck up on me: you've taught me to be a better mother. The way your view Simon's advancements, and ven mundane achievements is beautiful! In a way, you've also inpsired me not to give up in my career. I was skimming your book, and happened upon some journaling about how if you were asked "five years ago" what you'd be, you would have said a mother. Today, I say mother, housewife, but I finished my MA right before I had my son; your use of you graphic arts background to communicate to us about scrpabooking is so inspiring. My degrees are in communication (particularly speech), but I feel they are applicable. I learn how to be a better woman from you. And I enjoy your pages immensely. I think my son will thank you when he is old enough to understand how cool his baby album is!
Thanks
Jamie in Southern Wisconsin

so happy you got home safe and sound. And even happier you have such wonderful moments like this to share with your son! It truly is wonderful isn't it! :)
Shelley