Years and years ago, autism used to be thought of as something rare. But it’s not rare, because one out of every 150 people are diagnosed with some type of autism, a complex neurobiological disorder. Several of my friends have children with autism. It affects their ability to communicate and relate to others. Please watch a beautiful, short video of a precious little girl and her family. Click here to watch.

I had a message that was left on “Contact” up at the top of my blog about how to make a comment. There may be other people, too, who aren’t sure how to leave comments. Below each post (article), there is the word, “Comments,” written in blue letters. Click on that word and it will bring up a comment box where you can type in your message or opinion. After typing the comment, then click on the word, “Submit.” I appreciate comments and hearing from you, so please leave a comment if you have the time.

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Marriage is a total commitment, a commitment based on love. TV would have us think that if someone gets tired of their marriage or their marriage isn’t working, then they can just simply get a divorce and find someone new. That’s not what marriage is meant to be. It’s design is that it lasts a lifetime, that it’s based on unconditional love (the type of love that says I love you even when things aren’t going so well), and that each person gives 100%…not just 50%. When each person commits to giving 100%, then on a day when things aren’t going right and one person only gives 50% or less, then the other person makes up for it and vice versa. It works both ways. Each gives the other some slack and tries to be understanding. And on days when each is giving 100%, then those days are truly what marriage is meant to be.  It takes commitment and work to make a great marriage.  It doesn’t happen without effort.  And anything worthwhile is definitely worth the effort.

Our daughter and son-in-law are in the process of buying a house, which means they have lots to do in the way of packing and then unpacking when they are in their new home. Well, it’s not new, but it’s new to them. Fortunately, they don’t have far to move, just across town. So they will be needing moving boxes, able bodied people to help them move, and perhaps box cutters for after they move. We hope to be able to go for a visit soon and help pack dishes and whatever else they need done which I’m sure will definitely include holding Baby J.

No one likes towels that smell musty. But sometimes people’s towels have a musty smell even after being washed. Here are some tips to keep towels smelling fresh from Steve Boorstein:

• Use the Hot Water cycle.
• Wash towels often because traces of dirt, etc, can help mildew spores to grow.
  
• Don’t crowd towels in the washer because they need plenty of room to agitate.
• Add a cleaning booster if a musty smell is really a problem.
• Dry towels soon after washing them.

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