Marla Fauchier: Pipecleaner Dreams

Friday, October 17, 2008

'3 Flowers' by Ashley at Pipecleaner Dreams..we are in love.

Maizie and I were thrilled to open the mail yesterday and find a one of a kind piece of art work by Ashley at Pipecleaner Dreams. Maizie whispered passionately, "Oh my God! I love it!" Ashley titled this piece '3 Flowers'. The work would have looked awesome in my kitchen. I have the perfect spot for it.

When I went to hang it up Maizie let me have it! I know Ashley technically made it for Maizie but it would have looked so cool in my little kitchen. Sigh. Maizie and I compromised and hung '3 Flowers' at the top of the stair well right outside of Maizie's bedroom door. That way I can see it every time I go up and down the stairs and more guests will see it as well.

Please read about Ashley's art on Debrah's blog Pipecleaner Dreams. You will find out why this gift is so special to Maizie and me.

Thank you Ashley and Debrah for sending us '3 Flowers'. We love it!

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Why Do I Blog?

All That is Dazlious is a place for me to share my photography, insights, joys and struggles. In everyone's life there are challenges and joys. I want to capture these moments and share them with other parents who are going through similar experiences. Blogging has opened a new world of support for me.

My daughter was born with a rare chromosome disorder, is Autistic and struggles with Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome. Reaching a diagnosis took years and yet I celebrate my daughter for exactly who she is.

It is my belief that Autism is a genetic disorder and that there is no cure. My goal is to help my daughter be the person God has called her to be.

I may share what I have learned or find valuable in regards to my daughter’s diagnosis.

I do not claim to have the answers in regards to Autism, chromosome disorders or CVS. How I choose to help my daughter progress is a personal and difficult decision. I respect that others may choose different paths for progress.

Our journey has only just begun and it is my hope that in sharing bits and pieces of it with you that I will see the goodness and progress within my life and Maizie's.

I enjoy reading the blogs of other parents raising children with special needs. Reading blogs written by individuals with Autism and/or chromosome disorders is another way I gain insight, education and ideas for caring for my daughter.

I hope you enjoy reading about our dazlious and not so dazlious moments.

Enjoy!