I cried today.

We were slapped in the face today.

And it hurt.

I guess the "numbness" is finally subsiding & let me tell you it doesn't feel nice.

The Government got us again.

The Negatives in the last three weeks.

1. Mason was diagnosed with Smith-Magenis Syndrome & Autism.

2. I found out my Identity has been stolen.

Kind of fitting as I felt stuck in someone else's life.

3. The Government told us today we owe $6000 dollars, they had screwed up last two years & were giving us too much Child tax benefit every month. This is my only income & the only money the government gives Mason. They are garnishing Mason's Disability Benefit & the Child tax benefit for the next 13 months. I have filled an appeal to not have to pay the money back, but the likely hood of that happening is pretty much nil. 

4. We are now going to have to move to I don't know where when our Lease is up unless there is some kind of divine intervention.

5. Josh has been to the Principles office & has been punching other children at school.

The Positives in the last three weeks.

1. Mason was diagnosed with Smith-Magenis Syndrome & Autism.

I am just glad to know what we need to do to help Mason.

2. We found out that my Husbands shifts are NOT going to be changing & that means there will still be overtime.

He just worked 12hr shifts 10 out 12 days, poor Man & poor Mama.

3. The Government gave us the Grant to have more extensive Genetic testing to find out what mutations of SMS Mason has. This will help them decide on the best Medical treatments.

This grant is not one that people are usually able to get.

4. After putting my foot down, squeaking some more wheels I got some oil. The At-home Program Nurse was at our home on Monday. In her opinion Mason is dependent in 3.5 out of 4 of the requirements. Now it will be up to the board on Dec 16th to decide if they agree. If they do Mason will get Medical funding. It would be the best Christmas present someone could give us.

5. My Blog Design business is slowly starting to pick up & it couldn't be at a better time. 

6. Josh is going to be taking the bus as of Monday. This will save 1.5 hrs of driving time, gas & Mine, Mason's & Carters sanity. And Josh is thrilled to be taking the bus!

7. Josh has started seeing the Councilor at his School.

8. I cried today.

The work to be done: 

1. Get my identity back. Close & open all new bank accounts, call all creditors, get new SIN#, new Drivers, fill out fido paper work, and file a police report.

2. Fill out & get the Drs. to finish filling out paper work for Autism funding & Charity letters.

3. Lots of follow up appointments with several Specialists now that we have a Diagnosis.

4. File the papers for Autism funding & Charity funding.

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There is so much more to be done, but I am not going to bore you anymore.

Today was a hard day.

I felt like we have taken 3 steps forward to only take 5 steps back.

Tomorrow is a new day & hopefully we can take it on with smiles.

Josh is staying home from school tomorrow so we can go see Santa at a quiet time for Mason. We are then headed to Children's for Josh's appointment and Mason's blood work.

Hoping to post our Santa photos soon! 

Any Millionaires out there that could share some of their wealth with us?

Nope?

Just checking.

Miracles can happen right!