jordanc's Journal

My son's latest developments are detailed in my discussion post "just a happy little vent".  He is talking so much more, and today, he looked me in the eyes and smiled.  It just warmed my heart to see such happiness in his face.  Every day, I am becoming more firm in my belief that taking my son all the way to Wisconsin to begin his biomedical treatment for autism was the right thing to do.  The strange thing is that Harrison actually likes all the homeopathics, supplements, and digestive aids.  He doesn't resist or complain about a single one.  I try to give them creative names.  For example, one chewable tablet I have to give him in the morning is called his "breakfast candy".  He calls it that and likes it, along with all his other things.  I really do believe that Harrison knows, somehow, that all of it is making him better, which brings me to the title of this journal entry.  Tonight, he was drinking his milk (which I give to him right before bed) and taking a long time.  I went into his room, held up three fingers and told him he had three minutes left to drink his milk.  Harrison looked up at me, smiled, held up four fingers, and said, "four".  I couldn't believe that he was trying to barter with me!!  As happy as I was that he did this new thing, I still only gave him three minutes.  I can't wait to see what new thing he does tomorrow.  Each new day, each new thing makes me prouder of who my son is and what my son has been through.  With each new day, my love and admiration for him grows and reminds me of what I'm really here for, him.