Comments on: This Community, This Family

By: BK

BK — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:30:17 +0000

Kirtsy, I certainly believe that your stories are inspiration to many parents and they helped many to understand the situation. I have a friend who is a single mom with a special child and through her stories she shared with me, I understand better what parents with special children are going through and what their children may be going through. Special children have dreams too. Recently, her son graduated and moved on to grade one. She told me it was her son’s wish to be promoted to grade one and she is so proud of him. Although her son has challenges in moving, or standing too long or talking, she told me he always works harder than anyone.

Recently, she told me that her son is sad because children in the new school are teasing him and laughing at him but he continues to pray for these children and for all bad things to go away. How could a child like him knows so much about forgiving and compassion.

Reading your stories reminds me of how my friend loves her son unconditionally. You are an inspiration to us.

If you like, you can also follow the link above to read about my friend’s story. More power to you and I wish goodness in every aspects of your life.

By: blackbelt

blackbelt — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:24:44 +0000

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080710/wl_mideast_afp/healthautismmideastus_080710183351

Have you read this article? Researchers may have found the block of dna that affects autism.

By: Happy Birthday to me! :: hippie dippie bébé

Happy Birthday to me! :: hippie dippie bébé — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:49:25 +0000

[...] in my thoughts are my new encounters with virtual communities of mamas. Posts like This Community, This Family from To Think is to Create, and MomGrind’s post on online friendships inspire me to continue [...]

By: Sue J

Sue J — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:04:39 +0000

With so many sites dedicated to talking about the causes, treatments, “sides” of the autism “issue,” it is so important that those who are in the trenches of the spectrum speak to the truth–from the heart!

You MUST keep writing so that we all can see that there are shoes that need to be stepped into and walked in–and, frankly, even us parents don’t get close to what is really happening with our children. That is the struggle we need to share and be open about. We are doing what God enables us, but, ultimately, He is the one who works in us all, and especially in our special kids!

Thank you for your guest commenting in Rocks in my Dryer.

By: blackbelt

blackbelt — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:29:47 +0000

Hi. I have many friends who have children on the Spectrum, or thought they were but turned out to be something else. My son seems to be verging on Asperger’s. Anyway, I was wondering if have shared, or will share what interventions you are doing. Bio-Med? Neruo-Reorg?

Thanks.

By: Karen Putz / DeafMom

Karen Putz / DeafMom — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:46:39 +0000

I came over here from the Chicago Moms Blog– I’m really enjoying your writing and the sharing that you do!

By: Mozi Esme's Mommy

Mozi Esme's Mommy — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:24:54 +0000

You can’t write too much about your boys! I love reading personal stories – knowing what is happening in your life – and kids are always fun to read about!

By: Mama C-ta

Mama C-ta — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:03:56 +0000

I’m not surprised anyone would choose you, off to read some more wonderful writing that I’m sure will bring yet more tears to my eyes!

By: Rhonda (Mimi)

Rhonda (Mimi) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:00:32 +0000

I nominate you for mother of the year! You are an amazing mother. I love this picture. He looks just like your hubby. I almost went to the beach last night and now seeing this makes me want to go more.

By: Beverly Atkins

Beverly Atkins — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:47:40 +0000

I clicked on a link from Hope4Peyton to look at your website. I have no direct experience with autism but, frankly, I could not even imagine how you coped with your 3 precious boys. Unexpectely, I found something I wasn’t looking for. A little peace. I have a 36 year old daughter who has problems and will never be what I dreamed or hoped for her life to be. Not that she’s less than wonderful, just less than a mother’s heart wanted. I found comfort in knowing how much you love your sons and how you’d like for people to see them for the precious angels they are. I guess that’s where I found the common thread. I find myself wanting to keep Jennifer away from staring eyes and hurtful looks. Things she does not see as she finds joy in everything she does and is. Not long ago I read the book The Present and it helped me ‘be happy in the moment’. I found my heart hurt so much but Jennifer was happy so I decided I was going to be happy too. It may take more effort on my part but loving my daughter is easy, being happy takes work, but work worth every minute of doing.

Sorry it’s so long! I admire you and respect your dreams, wishes and desires for your boys. I plan to check your journey and read about your happiness and joy and know it is what you all deserve!