by Abby Christianson | Aug 6, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
We had been struggling to find a way to motivate my 9 year old son. And discovered that he was eager to earn money to get what he wanted without having to get permission from Mom and Dad. So we created this money chart. Our therapist suggested it, and I love it....
by Abby Christianson | Jul 30, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
We just got two dwarf hamsters. They are tiny and adorable. So, when my son begged me for a larger breed, I thought that one hamster is like another. He wanted the big kind, the Syrian hamster, and I was all for it. I mean, in comparison, they are both hamsters. How...
by Abby Christianson | Jul 23, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
I can’t tell you how many times I have been told ‘No’ — but there’s nothing worse than when you are asking God a question, or for something you really want, and His answer is ‘No’. This week I got to talk to my son about getting...
by Abby Christianson | Jul 16, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
I’ve seen Heaven. And it’s beyond beautiful. No, I didn’t have a near death experience. I was given this brief glimpse in a dream. I firmly believe that God speaks to us in dreams. And this time, He was giving me a vision of hope. Let me explain....
by Abby Christianson | Apr 23, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Living in Harmony
I’ve debated sharing this story. But I think it’s an issue for many families, and for much of society. And I think the discussion has to happen. So I’m starting it. My Grandfather unintentionally hurt my children. He never met them. He’s been...