Category Archives: Ramblings

A little less funny – just a place to post my thoughts

Kyle’s Autism Story… OR… How I Got REAL Happy.

Posted on February 23, 2016 by kjet

I’ll admit it. I am a flawed human being. But I’m trying my best. It feels like I always have. Of course, I’m guessing most people would SAY that. But until I had two sons that were diagnosed with autism, … Continue reading →

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Pain… the FUEL of Rewards

Posted on May 1, 2015 by kjet

When we experience what may seem to be never-ending difficulty, the emotions we experience – like sorrow, heartache and anguish – can be a natural consequence. It’s natural for those emotions to happen. The purpose of sorrow, heartache, anguish, suffering … Continue reading →

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I Am Who I Am. Or AM I?

Posted on April 29, 2015 by kjet

A few weeks back I had a phone conversation with a friend who expressed to me that he was a bit frustrated because his wife was having an extended “tough time.” When I asked for more detail he went on … Continue reading →

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I Have A Problem.

Posted on March 24, 2015 by kjet

My son is now 15 and commonly SEEMS to be very unhappy. I say SEEMS because I have a real difficult time knowing. Typically, I can tell by the way my kids act, or talk or their body language, how … Continue reading →

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The “REAL” Reward

Posted on January 20, 2015 by kjet

Quite a few years back (before I even HAD children affected by autism) my wife took a sledgehammer to my head. Not literally, but nonetheless, it left me reeling and dizzy about my personal philosophy on raising my kids. You … Continue reading →

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Developing the Habit of Happiness

Posted on January 5, 2015 by kjet

Awhile back we were at some friends house and were having a discussion about Amber’s Dad – who had just celebrated a birthday – apparently a BIG birthday. The big FIVE – O, that’s right, Fifty. Amber’s husband, Dan, then … Continue reading →

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Shut Up and Work

Posted on November 14, 2014 by kjet

WORK! That four letter word that seems to make some cringe. I’ve been thinking about it a bit lately, so to be able to move on, I’d like to “Hop Up On The Soapbox” and make a few simple statements … Continue reading →

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Tired? Worn Out? GREAT! Now We’re Getting Somewhere.

Posted on September 8, 2014 by kjet

Periodically, and again recently, my wife pulled me aside at the conclusion of a melt-down by my 15 year-old son and – a bit angrily – asked, “Aren’t you just a bit tired? Don’t you EVER feel like you’ve had … Continue reading →

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MEN… It’s Time to Serve. And LOVE It.

Posted on April 7, 2014 by kjet

Read at your own risk. This is personal and deep (for me) but I feel compelled. So, here you go. Early on in my wife’s pregnancy with our twins, I had a horrifying thought. Now, you should know that I … Continue reading →

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It’s NOT What You Think. It’s What You THINK About What You Think.

Posted on February 5, 2014 by kjet

Awhile back I had an experience that I shared that got me a lot of feedback – more specifically – many people wanted to know HOW I was able to stand my ground and not allow myself to be ostracized … Continue reading →

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Wow… That HURT.

Posted on August 16, 2013 by kjet

A few days ago Ricky (unknowingly) said something that dismayed me. He ran in to the kitchen and said, “Dad, I’m going have a kid, maybe name him Kyle Jr.” then he smiled, giggled and ran off. Obviously, this SHOULD … Continue reading →

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