My name is Diana. Let me introduce you to the main characters of this story.
- James, Ben, and Jen - the autistic loves of my life
- Me, their wife, mother, and caretaker
First, Jen:
- Jen is pregnant with her third child and is due on the 29th of September.
- I need to get to North Carolina to tend to her twins as she recovers from her cesarean. One of her twins is diagnosed with a form of cerebral palsy and needs very specific care.
- Her husband is in the military and maybe training away that week.
- We need travel money to get there.
Second, James:
- Covid has been brutally unforgiving, particularly to my husband. It has left him with serious health issues and he is currently unable to work. It took us over a year for him to heal the first time to where he was finally healthy enough to resume working. He was so excited! After about a week and a half, he came down with Covid for the 2nd time just a few months ago. He is not well. He cannot work at this time. His health needs a re-boot
- I need time to help him heal and recover.
Third, Ben:
- Ben has achieved much in his pursuit of a welder's certificate. He looks forward to using his skills. However, he needs a serious change from his hermit-like existence. We were exercising and stretching out when I realized that his flexibility is almost nil. He has difficulty stretching past his knees
- He walked one mile last week, and it nearly put him out of commission. Ben has NO flexibility or endurance and also needs a reboot. I have taken both to the doctor.
- Ben has asked me to obtain a welding machine, the one the ATC recommended for him. This way he can work when we return to Utah.
Jamie and Ben need rehabilitation. They are depressed and riddled with severe anxiety. They need to walk, stretch, breathe fresh air and get plenty of sunshine. These are the doctor's orders. And Jennifer needs immediate assistance.
Oh, and where we're living in Utah is being sold, so we must move. That's a story with its own challenges. With all these setbacks, it has become necessary to get creative.
I'm taking the next two days to put our home into storage, pack up our car, and begin driving to NC.
My family's autistic nature and their need for routine and order will make this a somewhat complicated journey. I could really use your support!
A little about me. I am a family genealogist. I am a master gardener. I am a wellness advocate that uses essential oils to manage outbursts, anxiety, and meltdowns.
We are readjusting our sails to use the winds of change to their best advantage.
We have planned a way to say "Thank You" as we go. We plan to stop in every state along the way to properly photograph and document graveyards using the Billion Graves app. We can't wait to keep you up-to-date.
Thank you for your consideration.
