Alexzay is my first born son who I gave birth naturally no epidural or pain meds he was in perfectly good health. Achieved every milestones ahead of time he was the typical 2yr old toddler you could expect talked, walked, laughed, played with sand, grass, dirt and ate everything you could possibly think of he went for his 2yr old well check up where he received his vaccine total of 10 all at once that was the moment that changed our lives forever. He became very sick first fevers, cough had trouble breathing developed asthma and was hospitalized for a week. They couldn't figure out what was wrong with him then he stopped talking, eating certain foods, no eye contact  hated sand, grass, dirt and any other weird texture feeling on his hands/feet and hated all public places the meltdowns were daily several times a day we couldn't go anywhere for more than 15min it was frustrating and hard for the both of us there were times were we would cry for hours because I couldn't understand what he wanted it felt like I had failed him as a mother. Our journey together was only the beginning he started preschool had the best of teachers, therapist, psychiatrist etc.. He slowly started to achieve talking at the age of 5yrs old writing, reading, coloring and playing with others for only short periods of time. I worked hard with him at home especially when I was told about all the things he may never do or accomplish especially showing emotion as big as love or hugging on expressing his thoughts feelings, emotions and many other obstacles he accomplished but I couldn't have done it without family/friends and all the special education team especially Alexzay hard work never giving up today he's 17yrs old the best big brother you could possibly ask for baby sits his brother Jaediel who's 7yrs old, Alexzay is a honor roll student enrolled in LCTI to get a degree in maintenance. He's the most sweetest, humble, he's the most emotional kid even when he is watching a movie it's like he's living it and personally experiencing it, he's the kid who will defend any child from being bullied or being yelled at by an adult he absolutely hates it but he's also the kid who sets good examples not only for kids but for adults too he will discipline them right on the spot and teach them how to behave and why shouldn't do bad things, helps with chores around the house has done volunter work to develop work experience, he even has a girlfriend name Aaliyah he has had a crush on her since the 5th grade he's the perfect example of a gentleman. He still has so much more to accomplish and need all the resources to help him to become successful and as independent as possible to need minimal help or supervision. Alexzay favorite quote and lives by it especially when things get hard for him or us as a family...NEVER GIVE UP...by John Cena the wrestler!