This posting is a little personal, but I wanted to share some news with close friends and family without having to speak individually with each of you.

Ammon's preschool recommended a team of psychologists (Gershon Psychological Associates) that conducted various testing over the past few months. Nathan and I met with the doctor today to discuss their finding. We now have a specific diagnosis, which she referred to as "Pervasive developmental disorder - NOS" a.k.a. "PDD-NOS". Some people diagnosed with PDD-NOS are close to having Asperger syndrome but do not quite fit, which is how we've always felt about Ammon & his situation. As time progresses, Ammon's diagnosis could change slightly depending on whether or not the social / emotion gap between him and other children widens or closes... Time will tell I guess. A diagnosis doesn't really change anything, but it will help him receive services and extra help in school which would be instrumental in helping him overcome some of issues that he faces.

Meeting with the doctor has given me great peace of mind. This has truly been an answer to our prayers. She provided us with a lot of recommendations, which I think will help Ammon overcome some of the social and emotional issues that he experiences. I'm so incredibly grateful for the wonderful preschool that he's been able to attend and the support that they've offered to him and our family. It's amazing how prayers are answered. The past 18 months have been a difficult time for me and our family. We're so grateful for all the love and support that we've received from our ward, friends, and family.

Ammon is blessed to have so many people who love and care for him.

4th of July in Boston

Nathan's 32nd Birthday

We celebrated Nathan’s 32nd birthday with Andy McFarland (one of his friends from high school) and a few close friends. The weather was great and finally cooled down a bit after a long heat wave.