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Dear Michelle, Bryant Stringham Hinckley often told his children, as his son Gordon recalled, that things might not always go the way you wished, but the challenge was to move forward and never look back. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased." May you have the health & strength you need, to carry on, carry on, carry on! Grammy Pammy of "Our Boys, Our Purpose".
posted by Grammy Pammy on 5/30/07 1:15: PM

Your video was so real, its pulls at my heart. I have a son now in Highschool. He was taught signing and used cards also in preschool, but once he said his first word, which was banana at age 3, I knew he could say them all. The CST said not to expect much, and they joked around saying, What are you going to teach him every word in the world? Well, I said, Yes, I am! This is during an IEP meeting mind you. And I did, but he quickly became a sponge and he taught me a few words. Thats the UP part of autism, eventually the children begin to show you things you never realized before. Thank You for sharing your beautiful video. Best of Luck and my thoughts are wih you, Marie
posted by Marie on 4/18/07 11:55: PM

My hat comes off to you....I am a mother of twin boys that are Autistic. And I find myself asking "why" and "where did my babies go?" Only God has the answers, nobody could ever know the pain of lossing your children to Autism, except another parent of an Autistic child. My heart goes out to you........
posted by Patti on 4/18/07 6:44: PM

Thank you for sharing this video. I am also the mom of a wonderful young woman with Autism , who is now 21.My daughter wasn't diagnosed til she was 16.So I was on my own with doctors telling me there was nothing wrong for the first 16 years.Life has been one experience after another. The one thing that has helped me through everything is knowing that God gives these special children to those he knows can handle it. What don't break us makes us stronger......
posted by Bev on 4/17/07 10:31: AM

I too have a son with ASD. He is a funloving beautiful little boy without a voice. Autism is so unfair to our children and to us. Mina
posted by Mina on 4/16/07 4:15: PM

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posted by Hellen on 4/15/07 11:10: AM

Thank you for sharing your photos! I hope that autism will be defeated! The # of chilren/our young generation effected is disheartening! I hope that with medical research. I hope they can detect what is causing autism, I hope that with legislators, congress and children advocates we will defeat this cause! Is it caused by the toxic immunizations???? If a parent thinks they noticed a change in their child's milestones after their immunizations you should contact/report it to the Heath Dept. in the county in which you reside! This may be the problem! "Immunizations?" "You must report it!!!"... for statistics! "Mercury, which is toxic may have been used in your childs immunization!" This may be the cause of autism!!!" "God Bess!"
posted by Sheila on 4/14/07 8:26: PM

I would like to first start by saying Caleb is a beautiful child! I am a special education teacher who comes to work everyday looking forward to my students wonderful smiles. All people in the world are different and I would rather spend my day with a child with autism over a grouching unhappy person any day!! Caleb might not been what you were expecting however, he was chosen to be your special bundle of love! I know times can be very very frustrating but really any child with or with out autism have thier "special momemts" :). Have a wonderful day! Love. Someone who cares!
posted by Wendy on 4/14/07 1:11: PM

Michelle, I am sorry. I don't know what this is like for you or your son. But, I am learning and always support acceptance, kindness and nurturing for children. I am grateful to autism speaks-that they exist and are offering support, guidance and education. Your video is touching and beautiful-a tribute to your child.
posted by Eve on 4/14/07 11:19: AM

Your son is amazing! My son is at http://www.BrandonNoble.com
posted by http://WWW.BrandonNoble.com on 4/13/07 11:58: AM

My daughter Cheyenne is nine years of age and was diagnosed with autism (Aspergers Syndrome). She is so loving and non judgmental to other people. She also is misunderstood by many children and even adults. Many times adults would yell at her because on how she asked a question. I then in turn had to educated these adults on autism and how it broke my heart to see my beautiful little girl hurt by their attitude towards her. Many times I would have to reprimand many adults along with children on making fun of her. The way that I look at this epidemic is that these children with so much love and not being judgemental. They are our future leaders and the world will be a much better place. Keep on loving them and holding them for that is all they are asking for, nothing else. God bless all.
posted by Perla Rodriguez on 4/13/07 11:50: AM

My daughter Cheyenne is nine years of age and was diagnosed with autism (Aspergers Syndrome). She is so loving and non judgmental to other people. She also is misunderstood by many children and even adults. Many times adults would yell at her because on how she asked a question. I then in turn had to educated these adults on autism and how it broke my heart to see my beautiful little girl hurt by their attitude towards her. Many times I would have to reprimand many adults along with children on making fun of her. The way that I look at this epidemic is that these children with so much love and not being judgemental. They are our future leaders and the world will be a much better place. Keep on loving them and holding them for that is all they are asking for, nothing else. God bless all.
posted by Perla Rodriguez on 4/13/07 11:50: AM

My daughter Cheyenne is nine years of age and was diagnosed with autism (Aspergers Syndrome). She is so loving and non judgmental to other people. She also is misunderstood by many children and even adults. Many times adults would yell at her because on how she asked a question. I then in turn had to educated these adults on autism and how it broke my heart to see my beautiful little girl hurt by their attitude towards her. Many times I would have to reprimand many adults along with children on making fun of her. The way that I look at this epidemic is that these children with so much love and not being judgemental. They are our future leaders and the world will be a much better place. Keep on loving them and holding them for that is all they are asking for, nothing else. God bless all.
posted by Perla Rodriguez on 4/13/07 11:50: AM

Thank you for sharing your video. I too hope for a cure as autism has stolen my beautiful 3 year old boy. I wish you all the best.
posted by lori on 4/13/07 10:26: AM

Michelle, my heart goes out to you and your son. My identical twin 5 year old grandsons are both autistic - and I know that know matter how much love we shower these babies with, the world will always look at them as different.
posted by Pamela on 4/13/07 9:27: AM

Thank you Michelle for sharing your touching video. My beautiful 7 year old grandson Beau also lives in his own world of love for trains. My heart goes out to all parents and family members.
posted by Grandma Heidi on 4/13/07 4:56: AM

My grandson Justin is Autistic, a very high functioning Autistic child. He is the sweetest boy in the world to me, but others just don't understand him. He is just so loving and caring of others. When he doesn't understand us or we don't understand him it is so frustrating for him. He has migraines also about once a month that make him so sick. Justin can't stand a crowd or alot of noise. He is just in his own little world sometimes. He loves to be held when he wants to, and not touched when thats what he wants. Justin is now 10 years old this 05/13/07. God Bless all of these special children and the parents of these children. My daughter in law is such a blessing and a fighter for him. Write when you can. God Bless you and Caleb
posted by Vicki Toole on 4/13/07 2:01: AM