Kaya Moya born July 8, 2010

On 07/07/07 the Moya Family moved to Jamaica for the beginning of what became a beautiful adventure. I was hopeful that 3 years to the day later we would be blessed again with another beautiful child but Kaya Moya chose to arrive at 12:18AM on 07/08/2010 or about 20 minutes late for the exact day but close enough I suppose.

Kaya was born weighing in at 8lbs 14ozs with what appears to be a head full of blondish hair like her mother Elise Moya and her older brother Robert Nesta Moya. The name Kaya was derived from on of dad’s favorite songs by Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley, from the album of the same name originally released on March 23, 1978 as the 13th album from the Wailers.

Kaya by Robert Nesta Marley

Kaya was born in Florida but inspired by our love of Jamaica and the beautiful time we had there. Kaya is the only member of the family who has not been to Bobs memorial in Jamaica so we will will have to plan her trip there as soon as possible.

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This line in the article pretty much sums it up:
“In recent years autism has been blamed on everything from discarded iPod batteries to mercury from Chinese power stations, from antenatal ultrasound scans to post-natal cord clamping, from diet to vaccines,” Fitzpatrick said in a statement.”

There are more than one reason for the condition called autism and trying to figure it out is useless. It’s become a blame game with the medical establishment throwing out garbage science to confuse people and avoid being caught poisoning our children. What we need to do is figure out how to make the world a safer and better place for these people. The common thing I have seen in most autistic children is an inability to defend or protect themselves in the face of danger. Most autistic children are simple happy people who focus more on the lights in a room rather than whether or not someone is trying to take advantage of them. They need a world where their neighbor isn’t willing to use them to get ahead.

It seems to me like autistic people are an evolutionary step forward with new abilities they have a difficult time understanding or managing. My son cannot control the things he hears and is easily distracted by the everyday sounds of life we all tone out. He will probably never drive a car or even hold a normal job but he will make music one day I m certain. By taking a step forward inn evolution this new generation has lost some of those base abilities we take for granted. My son has a hard time tying shoes but he loves anything slip on or velcro. He’s defenseless against many people and a pushover when it comes to dealing with others. Even much smaaller and much younger children can easily overpower or take addvantage of my son because he rarely faces confrontation or defends himself. He allows people to take things from him and he wont say anything about it.

In the world we live in now he is weak and sure to become a victim of the nasty hard world around him. He has evolved while society and the world around him has de-evolved into a nasty uncivil place where my sons unequivocal trust of man is a liability and not a trait to be admired as it should be in an evolved society. We will spend billions in search of the reasons for autism and billions more on the search for a cure when what we should do with that money is use it to force the evolution of society into a better and safer world for all of us.

Autism linked with rainfall in study | Health | Reuters

Children who live in the U.S. Northwest’s wettest counties are more likely to have autism, but it is unclear why, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.

Michael Waldman of Cornell University and colleagues were searching for an environmental link with autism, a condition characterized by learning and social disabilities.

They got autism rates from state and county agencies for children born in California, Oregon and Washington between 1987 and 1999 and plotted them against daily precipitation reports.

“Autism prevalence rates for school-aged children in California, Oregon and Washington in 2005 were positively related to the amount of precipitation these counties received from 1987 through 2001,” they wrote in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, a London physician who wrote “Defeating Autism: A Damaging Delusion”, expressed doubt, noting that autism diagnoses are on the rise in all climates.

No one know what causes autism, whose symptoms range from severe social avoidance to repetitive behaviors and sometimes profound mental retardation.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about one in every 150 children has autism or a related disorder such as Asperger’s Syndrome. Rates in many countries have been rising, although that may be partly due to increased reporting and diagnosis of the condition.

Doctors agree there is a genetic component to autism. They also theorize that something in the environment and possibly conditions in the womb can trigger the condition.

The researchers said their study supports this idea.

Perhaps infants and toddlers are kept are kept indoors in front of the TV more in rainy climates, and that somehow causes brain changes, they said. Or perhaps they breathe in more harmful chemicals while indoors.

Vitamin D deficiency caused by insufficient time in the sun might also be a trigger, they said.

“Finally, there is also the possibility that precipitation itself is more directly involved,” they wrote. Perhaps a chemical or chemicals in the upper atmosphere are transported to the surface through rain or snow.

“In recent years autism has been blamed on everything from discarded iPod batteries to mercury from Chinese power stations, from antenatal ultrasound scans to post-natal cord clamping, from diet to vaccines,” Fitzpatrick said in a statement.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a long-term study to find the causes of autism and other childhood conditions.

Here we are at Dunns River Waterfalls in Ocho Rios Jamaica. We really enjoy spending time at the many waterfalls and rivers here in Jamaica and this is one of the most scenic spots on the island. Dunns River Waterfalls is usually a bit to crowded and touristy for us but it is a really special place and we enjoy it. The water is exhilarating and the kids love hiking up the trails and waterfalls on our adventures.

The Moya Boys play at the second tallest Waterfall in Jamaica. The Cascade is a 45 minute hike through some tough trails leaving Holywell National Park at about 3500 feet above sea level in the Blue Mountains of Kingston. The Jamaica rainforest is lush and green with 100′s of beautiful plants and trees such as bromeliads, orchids and epiphytes of all sizes and color. There are lots of ferns and underbrush to go with the towering canopy above and everything is very green and peaceful.

Holywell Park is a nice place to relax and unwind but it’s pretty isolated and you should plan to bring everything with you because there is not much up this far from the world!

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We had to ride from Negril to Kingston to pick up a barrel I had shipped and it seemed like a great opportunity to visit some parts of the South Coast I had not been to in some time. I wanted to visit Black River and Treasure Beach specifically since it had been awhile and Elise and the kids had never been. We jumped in the van just late in the day but just in time to make it to Treasure Beach by sunset. We had some fun in Treasure Beach and moved on to Black River the next day.[newline]

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I had never actually been on a Black River Safari so we took a boat trip down the River and once again the kids really enjoyed it. It was another great lesson in life and nature for the kids and we all enjoyed the wildlife and natural beauty of the wetlands environment. Not much else to do in Black River except maybe grab a bite to eat unless you appreciate some really old dilapidated buildings. The city was a great town in the 1800′s and lays claim to being the first town in Jamaica with electricity and air conditioning. Funny thing is the ac was for race horses and the blacks that worked the farm got to feed and clean up after them but rarely enjoyed the lights or cool breeze of an air conditioner. They brought electricity and a/c to Jamaica for the rich mans animals.[newline]

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After a day in Black River we thought to run through Mandeville but we decided we would rather be up in the mountains so we headed for Kingston. We rolled into Holywell Park late in the evening and were awoken by the sounds of a beautiful morning. The birds we’re out and chirping as the sun rose over the Blue Mountains from behind us as we peered out and over the city of Kingston and it’s all important harbor. We we’re lucky enough to catch a great sunrise with the moon watching along with us before we took off for a hike down Waterfall Trail. It was a 45 minute trek into the Jamaica mountainside before we reached a really pretty waterfall and stream. The waterfall was very cool and well worth the walk back to the van which would take us muchlonger than45 minutes as I ended up carrying Robby at least half the distance back.

This is where we almost lost Elise after AJ bumped into her and she fell of the side of a cliff. She hung by some branches for a couple of minutes because Dad and Robby were WAY off the back and out of range of their voices. She was pretty scared bythe experience so I doubt we’ll be heading back to that waterfall anytime soon.[newline]

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There may soon be some big changes in the world of AlfredMoya.com and happiness is the goal. My kids seem to put the biggest smile on my face so this year is about them. I’ll be spending my 38th year of existence here in Jamaica with my sons and building a future for them here. I’ve had some real fun with them here and we look forward to each day together.

We’re men now and I raise them as gentleman. We respect each other and those around us, we’ll we try. Robby has not exclty been coopertaive but he’s coming around. A few more time outs and the occasional smack on the ass and he’ll be just fine. HE really needs someone his age to check him but we can’t seem to find that person yet. He’s had some fun with the local Jamaican kids like OMario smacking back and forth but no one has really checked him good yet. He’s a real bully but I think he’ll calm down some soon.

It started out as a melancholy day when I realized I was here all alone with no one to speak too about more than a movie or Xbox game. The resort is empty and not even staff are around much. I’ve been out and about some but not feeling up to it the pat couple days. I don;t know why really but it’s been kinda long hot days so maybe thats to do with.

Anywho I’m here and alive. I’m 37 and happy about it. My sons are fine and so am I. It’s a lot of dishes and dirty underwear with me and the boys alone but I’m loving it. I finally get to raise my kids my way and I get some respect from them finally as well. It’s been kinda nice to be truthful and I’ll savor the rest of our time together alone.

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I saved this but forgot to publish it on my birthday. Duh! Oh well it’s how I felt on that day anyway. I’m still a likkle lonely but my kids keep me busy enough.

Our room the Seaside resort is called Moon Glow. It offers a spectacular view of the Caribbean sea and the best sunset and sunrise you can imagine.

Our place is next door to a semi private beach with just enough space for us and a few friends. Seems no one uses this spot and its just perfect for us and the kids

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As you can see the kids love the water. AJ has been splashing in the ocean since he could walk and now Robby has the same. They both have been in the sun a bit too long but we’re taking precautions.

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Here was the view we had down Negril beach as we lay alone for hours. It was very peaceful as we were backed up to a hotel with some nice shade trees and chairs for us to use. It was 7 miles of private beach as far as we were concerned. No one but us and the sand.

Some of you will wonder why I added the old crap from the old blog and thew hard times I faced this past year with the idiots in my life but I think its important to remain honest and thats what I felt then and little has changed since.

Why the new site and major downtime? I got popped for some bullshit I didn’t do but in the end I was advised to accept a plea because it was the shortest and fastest way to achieve my goals of traveling abroad for an extended time frame. I have accepted a 4 year probation sentence for one second degree felony charge of Aggravated Assault with a Firearm with special conditions. I am allowed to move to another country and my probation becomes administrative and upon achieving residency in another country I can then apply to have it dropped. It’s not going to be easy for me to do so but my goal is to gain residency in Jamaica by some time next year and end this crap before long.

It sucks I had to take the deal and get scarred with yet another felony but redneck justice prevails here in Ocala and I was pretty much fucked from the get go. No matter what happened if my cracker ass neighbor said the nigger next door did something then that nigger did it and thats that. Considering what I risked if I lost at trial it was a no brainer to take this deal and run with it. I’ll be on probation again and under supervision of DOC but it’s on me for how long and I can get this done pretty quick if I chose to.

This gives me something to do with my trip to Jamaica besides puffing and what not so I’m excited about that one.