"First published in 2013 by Riddle Brook Publishing LLC, Bedford NH"--Title page verso

In this moving memoir, Carrie shows the realities of daily life parenting a family of five and supporting her son's special needs giving us a fascinating view into Jack's unique mind and a family built on love

Note to self -- Early days -- Jack -- Beware the busy urologist -- Snowflakes -- Making progress: Stretch, don't break -- My paper boy -- When we can't find the words -- Cookies for Dad -- A letter to Henry -- Lessons at the YMCA -- People we meet -- Dogs on parade -- A letter to Joey -- What does heaven look like? -- Obsession -- Karate -- A letter to Rose -- Anxiety and medication -- Cariello cruise -- A letter to Charlie -- Believe and breathe -- Autism in all of us -- Signs -- A letter from Joey -- Where are we now -- A letter to Jack