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The number of our nation's families struggling, as you are, is rapidly increasing. Autism has become a public health-crisis of epidemic proportions, just ask the C.D.C. If every family affected by autism (along with their grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins & friends) became involved in advocacy for the rights of those living with autism: Research would accelerate because the money to fund it would increase, thus improving earlier diagnosis & precise therapies (even in public schools!), and State by state, lawmakers would recognize this crucial need in our nation & wake up to the discrimination against autism by many insurance companies. We can change the world...never give up, never give in!
posted by Grammy Pammy of "Our Boys, Our Purpose" on 9/02/07 3:29: PM

Glad We Could Help. It's a great video!
posted by Sig Hansen on 6/15/07 7:48: PM

Thank you so much to all of you who clicked.
posted by Cheryl on 6/15/07 7:33: PM

I have a friend with a son like yours. They are so smart and loveing kids, i will do all i can to help. God bless your familey and my prayers are with you all . A mom from illinois.
posted by Brandy on 5/23/07 8:20: AM

You have my understanding and I will never understand how anyone could look at your child and feel anything but pure joy at the innocence in his smile. I wish you and you family all the best and while I don't have the means to offer you money I will offer you my voice. www.myspace.com/sasquatch5170. Add me as a friend so that my friends can be touched by you as well.
posted by Andy Fenton on 5/22/07 8:51: PM

God Bless you and your beautiful boys
posted by Rita on 5/20/07 7:20: PM

My eternal thanks for all the comments and the clicks. I appreciate it more than I can express in words.
posted by Cheryl B. on 5/19/07 1:04: PM

I will post a link on our page. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
posted by Brad on 5/19/07 10:47: AM

Hi..I have a brother that was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 5. He was also developmentally on track till he hit a certain age. Your boys are wonderful, and there is hope that they can lead and live normal functioning lives.
posted by Selina on 5/18/07 7:32: PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Please know that there are others out there that care and want to help.
posted by Carol on 5/18/07 3:48: PM

my mom works with autistic children everyday and everyday she comes home with a new story about one of her students. most of the teachers that work with these kids see a break through everyday, whether it's a glance into the teachers eyes instead of the floor or a big hug from a child that never let u touch them before. i will have ur family in my prayers. i want to help all i can b/c the more people that see the problem will believe the problem, thus helping others to cope with the problem.
posted by Brandy on 5/18/07 12:35: PM

what a touching story! as the parent of a child that had to fight uc for the first 4 yrs of her life i can understand, what it is to want the best for your child. Its horrible that youve had to spend all of your savings, i had done that as well, and no people will not always understand but i found that rather than get angry it was my job to make them understand and i did get somewhere with most others were just too ignorant so i ignored their remarks, etc. i wish you well you are in my prayers and i will never forget your 2 angels!
posted by Bubblesbgood aka Bonnie#2 on 5/18/07 12:02: PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We will forward this to everyone we know. You are right it starts with one person.
posted by Crystal on 5/18/07 10:01: AM

My prayers go out to you and your family. I have friends who also have kids that have autisum. We need to find out why it is on the rise. I dont want to blame anyone or thing. We just need some answers. I wish that there was more that my family could do..You will be in our prayers. Thank you for defending our freedom.. God Bless
posted by Kaycie on 5/18/07 9:10: AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you. You children are very beatuiful. May god always give you the strength and love you need. Hopefully there will be a cure or something that will help children and families with autism. You just keep loving those precious boys of yours and sharing your story with everyone and just maybe more people can become aware and help. God bless you!!
posted by Heidi on 5/18/07 8:24: AM

Your story and video were just incredible. I find it a travesty that as a member of the military your family was forced to use savings to help your children. God bless you and keep you and make His light shine upon you.
posted by Melody on 5/18/07 7:45: AM

keep your faith in god he will keep you strong god bless you guys....
posted by rob on 5/18/07 7:39: AM

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, Your boys are beautiful. Your story touched my heart.
posted by Carol on 5/18/07 7:01: AM

I also have a child with Autism. He is now 18 years old, a straight "B" student in regular classes in his Jr. year of high school. And holds down a part time job at our local grocery store. After 16 months old, he did not speak until age 5. So I TOTALLY understand! And I can't stress enough how important early intervention is to these kids... The Columbus Speech and Hearing Center here in Columbus Ohio is top notch! Thanks to these folks I could never had made it this far! But never teach your kids they have a handicap.. Because if you do, that's the effort they portray in this world. Don't feel sorry for them, teach them to have compassion for others! Goals can be obtained.. just keep reaching for the stars!
posted by Shan on 5/17/07 8:49: PM

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am a part of a non profit organization that raises money to help promote Autism Awareness. We are the Plaid #19 Inc. (plaid19.com) I am going to pass along your story and video to everyone .. God Bless
posted by Crystal on 5/17/07 8:38: PM