I have been asked to do a child’s room that has autism.  His mother has been ill, has had to have many surgeries this year, and missed quite a bit of work.  What makes the story interesting is her love for this boy…..She started out as a single Foster parent, took Sam into her home as his foster mother/guardian…she quickly fell in love with Sam and has taken on his challenges, and made them hers.  She is now his adopted Mother and continues to support Sam and his autism.  Sam will remain a kindergartener but his mother loves will keep soaring.  She is a dear friend of mine and I am offering my services to her and her son free of charge to help them out and create a space for Sam that he will love to come home too after attending school.  I did not know anything about autism before I started this project but I have been reading everything I can get my hands on to get better acquainted with autism.  I have started a blog about this project and will continue to take notes as I venture deeper into Sam’s world.  I have learned about textures, color finishes, noise, scents, sights…..it has been an experience that is worthy of notes.  I will continue to blog about my experience as the week’s progress.

Deborah Lutz

U & I Home Decorating and Staging