Stacy Stevens:  

m evaluated by the doctors at SWAN (Southwest Autism Network), which has up to a year waiting list. 08/06 Rayne starts kindergarten at a charter school. If school had been like this when we were students I believe a vast majority would have been far more successful. They are awesome. We've gotten Jove enrolled in a pre-k program as well. 10-12/06 Found a house we can afford...barely....almost 4x more than what it cost in east TX. Closed on house and got the keys a week before Christmas. Ramey & I joked that it's our joint Christmas, anniversary, and birthday present for the next 30 years. (length of the mortgage) 01/07 Went to Amarillo to pick up our newest family member. She's an AKC WGS (White German Shepherd). Her name is Ta Molly Starr Stevens. Rayne had chosen the name Molly, the dames' name is Taya, and the sires' name is Starr, thought the "Ta Molly", (tamale) was appropriate for New Mexico. 04/07 Finally had Jove evaluated and the autism was confirmed. We've already been working with the school to help him, thankfully we'll now have greater resources through SWAN. The government states approx. 1 in 150 children are within the autism spectrum. In reality it's closer to 1 in 80. Made a few trips to Texas over the summer. 08/07 Kids back in school. Mom, who has CCL, (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) is no longer responding to oral chemo, and is opting not to attempt the stronger, more common chemotherapy. She goes back to her oncologist in mid September. We'll then get a better idea of time frame. The kids and I will probably head back there for the Christmas break unless we need to be there sooner.