I live this life hopeful. Although the mistakes we made are my own. Our oldest son worked so hard to get through HS. Most of his classes were mainstreamed but it took a lot of work. His college of choice did not believe he would succeed in the program he wanted to enroll in. He was so discouraged and wanted to take some time off. We supported that decision because he really did work his butt off to get through HS. For the next year or so we'd get things in the mail regarding this program or that one. We did not apply for any because we assumed his path would become clear eventually. Now he is no longer eligible for the programs . He is no longer covered under our insurance because I did not want to pressure him to keep up with the medical appointments. He is content with his life.

Our current plan is to continue life as it is now. He works part-time. He does more than his fair share of household chores. Should something happen to my husband and myself, I have already made arrangements with one of his siblings. I sat down to speak with each one of them individually, and each one of them is willing to take him in should something happen of course, but he has the most in common with our youngest child. So should something happen with my husband and myself, our son will go live with my son and his wife. We have a plan so I can sleep at night.