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Author Archives: Marian Aiken
Raising my son Kolya, living with autism – continued
In my previous blog about Kolya I focused on his running and climbing adventures (and there are many more running and climbing adventures to share if you’d like me to). There were many other behaviors we dealt with that I’d … Continue reading
My Experience with Raising Kolya, My Son Who lives with Autism
For the past couple of weeks, families who have children with autism have been on pins and needles waiting for the outcome of a lawsuit filed by neighbors against a local family who have a son who is autistic. As … Continue reading
On Scattering Ashes, Sharing Memories, and Sacred Places
Pastor Mariellen Yoshino, senior pastor at LAUMC, and I recently shared an inspirational and private time at a peaceful location, which I will keep secret. Pastor Mariellen had never been there and was enthralled with the beauty. The idea of … Continue reading
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Derek’s Communication Development
Derek’s expressive communication was quite challenging for people to understand, more so than other sons I have shared about in previous posts. Although Ben, Alan, and Sean all have cerebral palsy and are non-ambulatory and nonspeaking, they have a bit … Continue reading
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Conservatorship
When some of my sons turned eighteen years old, I applied for conservatorship for them. All of them were still living at home and for various reasons were, and still are, unable to make some decisions on their own. I … Continue reading
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Memories of Kevin
March 3, 1981 – June 13, 1996 Kevin (known as Coco) is on my mind today. Nineteen years ago I was sitting in ICU at Children’s Hospital at Stanford at Coco’s bedside. He was in a coma caused by meningitis. … Continue reading
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Note to My Readers
Dear Readers, I’d like to take a moment to explain about my website and how all of this began. Someone suggested I develop a personal website to allow others an inside view of my family and my daily life. I … Continue reading
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Remembering Ilan
Today I remember Ilan as being a special and unique child. It’s been eleven years since Ilan passed away unexpectedly, but he’s still in my heart and life. Ilan began his life with numerous strikes against him. It took more … Continue reading
Book signing – Los Altos Library May 6, 2015
I’ve been invited to join a panel of local authors at the main library in Los Altos. This will be a first time experience for me and I might mention I’m both excited and nervous. As you can see from … Continue reading
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Book Signing Aftermath
It’s been seven weeks since the February recognition and book-signing event held at LAUMC. I thought I was making progress with getting a handle on my emotions until someone requested for a personalized book today that caused my heart to … Continue reading
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