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MY COGNITIVE BRAIN

BY KEITH MAKAR

Getting to this point, where I can spell relatively easily, has taken the better part of 4 years. It was considerably harder for me than most people. Definitely I am grateful that Judy persisted, even though I am difficult. It is hard for me to control my hand even now, but I can do it.

All my life I’ve been thought cognitively impaired because my mouth has a mind of its own. It babbles idiocy all day. I am not my mouth. I am what Judy calls my cognitive brain.

11/25/2024 0 Comments

My Mom

The most wonderful gift I ever received is spelling. I definitely am grateful to my Mom and Dad for never giving up on me even though I can tell that I am incredibly impaired in terms of not only autism but also OCD and motor skills. I think about a lot of things this time of year, and lately I’ve been thinking especially of the way my Mom fights for me. I never want her to think that I don’t notice, or that I take it for granted. I therefore am writing an open letter to my Mom.

I am one of the luckiest people on earth in my Mom. I have some semblance of happiness in life because she gave it to me. I have the ability to write this blog because she gave it to me. I can talk to people today because she believed in me. I love you Mom more than I can say. I am so thankful for you.

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11/18/2024 0 Comments

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. My family definitely celebrates in a big way. I love everything about it, from the tree to the food to the family. I think the thing I love the most is having my brothers home.

It is at this time of year that I reflect on my accomplishments. It can be hard because my brothers are incredibly accomplished. As I write this, my brother, Brett, is sitting to my left. He is beyond handsome, and is the best lacrosse player in the country. He is everything I wish I were. I can honestly say that he is what most men wish they were.

I believe that my thoughts of envy are ok; despite them, I love him more than words can say. But I do wish I had as much to be proud of as he does. I am incredibly disabled. I definitely have overcome a lot to be able to write this. It was insanely difficult for me, and took years. So I should be proud of myself but…I wish I could do more.

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11/4/2024 1 Comment

No Reason

I am feeling sad these days. My cousin’s new husband was hit by a truck a few months ago in a hit-and-run. He was injured severely, and when he was being operated on, he had a stroke. It left him without the ability to speak or to walk. They had just had their first baby…and I cannot tell you how much my heart hurts for them. His name is Alex, by the way, and he is one amazing man.

Anyway, he and my cousin have temporarily moved to Chicago, so that he can be in one of the best rehab centers in the country. I am in total shock still that this happened to him. It breaks my heart to know that they are suffering.

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how some people seem to have good luck, and others not just bad, but horrific. I’m not sure I can fathom a reason for it. It makes no sense to me that good people often suffer while bad people don’t. I know that some people say it’s God’s will…but I still don’t get it. This summer was hell for my family: I guess I just wish it was all for a reason.

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