The Vaccine Debate

Last week, Dr. David Kirby appeared before Congress to talk about vaccines and autism. It's a controversial subject, and numerous government studies have said that the shots don't lead to the condition.

Personally, I have a study going on right in my house. No matter what the government concludes, I will always - in my heart - know that they in some way influenced my little boy's condition. I could write pages and pages on this matter, but for brevity sake - I will let you in on Dr. Kirby's recent testimony.

Dr. Kirby argues:
*Thimerosal was not out of vaccines until 2003 - and it's still in some flu shots. So really - is it too soon to tell if there is a direct correlation?
*There are reports of a drop in severe autism cases in young children (the removal of that preservative would possibly lead to this?)
*Today, autism rates are higher among immigrants - thimerosal is still used in third world countries.

There are so many other interesting things Dr. Kirby notes - you can find it all on www.ageofautism.com.

I will tell you when we have another child, we are still going to get vaccines, but just without any preservatives - and also on a different schedule. Pediatricians are pushing these shots in these babies - too many, too soon. I urge others not to forego vaccines - because they are very important. Just truly research to find out when and what they NEED.

Love to all!

"God's Not Finished With You Yet"

The saying appeared on a magnetic frame we happened to receive free tonight at Chick-fil-A. It got me to thinking.

God is never finished with any of us. If He ever is, than I believe our time on earth is done. But this saying is never more true than in the case of Cade.

As many people know, I have started to write a book about our adventure with autism. I've been encouraged by many of my friends at work lately though to start a blog - so I thought I could do one for Cade and our battle to conquer his condition.

Hopefully, it's a chance for me to share our struggles, our successes, and our feelings with family members and friends.

And most of all - I hope that all of those who read this blog get to better know the boy who I see everyday as one of my greatest blessings - and an incredible example of God's awesome faithfulness.