In 2019 I became guardian to my 42 year old brother, Jim, after both our parents passed away. In 1977 Jim contracted bacterial meningitis when he was 5 months old, leaving him with an intellectual disability and severe autism. Although Jim requires round the clock care, he lived at home with our parents until 2020, when our dad passed away (our mom passed away in 2010.) In 2021 Jim was diagnosed with aggressive and untreatable glaucoma, leaving him blind. His behaviors became too difficult and unsafe for his group home provider to manage, and he was moved to San Antonio State Supported Living Center, six hours away from me. It was an extremely difficult admission process, and I am grateful he was admitted there and grateful for the care he is now receiving. Sadly, there are many families struggling with a lack of options for their loved ones with severe autism. Not only are the wait lists for help long, but more and more group homes are closing due to funding issues. I am so excited to see God’s hand move in the forming of Rehoboth Acres. Our prayer and desire is that Rehoboth would provide an exceptional community of love, support, and safety to our loved ones with these challenges, giving them a place of peace to grow and thrive.