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This touches my heart. I understand what goes thru the minds of parents with Autistic children. A dear friend of mine in Memphis, TN has an Autistic child. Every caring heart helps.
posted by Sonia Mullins on 5/17/07 8:03: PM

Here's myspace page http://www.myspace.com/swb_cheryl I write about Autism there and its an easy way to contact me. Please feel free to.
posted by Cheryl B on 5/10/07 5:21: AM

Cheryl - I couldn't stop thinking about your video - I would like to get in contact and keep in touch. Can I get your e-mail address?
posted by Donna Keith on 5/10/07 4:52: AM

We also have two on the spectrum. Amen to every comment in your video.
posted by Donna Keith on 5/09/07 12:52: PM

your boys are simply beautiful !thank you for posting this on your tag- line. I have a friend Michele that has a son diagnosed with autism, he's now 10. That boy is the most beautiful gift I've heard a mom talk about ! She followed a different path with him and he's amazing !I will pass along all your info. My prayers and warmest regards are with you.
posted by cindi on 5/06/07 12:51: PM

we may have money to help you with therapy please email back mike stong rick stong
posted by mike on 5/05/07 8:20: PM

Cheryl! My autistic son improved so much with casein and gluten free diets and suplemnents. Please, try them...
posted by kamila on 4/30/07 6:13: PM

Hi We also have two boys with autism. My husband served 24 years in the military and we too know what impact having less medical benefits and less income now has on a family. Watching your video was like watching my life. The pain can be unbearable at times but know my heart reaches out to yours and I hope yours to mine. God bless us all but especially our boys!
posted by Heidi on 4/28/07 7:15: PM

What a beautiful montage of your boys. Knowledge is the key as well as spreading the word. I will keep this going by spreading the word for you. Keep the faith.
posted by Lisa on 4/25/07 6:45: PM

Our prayers are with your family stay strong and keep believing. It's great what your husband has done for our country it's just to bad the government couldn't see it that way and help you.
posted by Crystal on 4/24/07 8:23: PM

I got this page in an email from a friend of mine. I am so glad I took the time to watch your video. Continue to be strong and hang in there. You will be in my thoughts and prayers and please thank your husband for me for doing what he did for his country.
posted by Laura on 4/24/07 7:43: PM

beautiful angels u have there :D
posted by Jodzzz on 4/24/07 4:34: PM

Thank you for your question Ma. Sadly our insurance does not cover respite care, that is covered under a program called ECHO which is for Active Duty Military only. However both of our children attend school so we have several hours during the day to ourselves. This helps us so much. We do attend weekly field trips and school functions as needed and we enjoy it. I will be attending college this fall and my long term goal is to earn a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy so that I can help other children like mine.
posted by Cheryl on 4/24/07 12:57: PM

Keeping all in my prayers and hoping they find a cause/cure. Is there a program to offer you respite? Taking care of your physical and emotional health is needed to keep on keeping on. Good luck.
posted by Ma on 4/24/07 12:03: PM

My heart goes out to you. Sometimes I wonder if the vaccinations that are required for babies has something to do with autism. I hear more and more stories about perfectly normal children suddenly being striken with autism. May God bless you and be with you.
posted by T. Tucker on 4/24/07 10:46: AM

Hi, You have a great family. I to have a life with a precious son with this disorder, hes making me a better person so now I can see through his eyes. TODAY XM RADIO channel 156- Dr. OZ has a guest speaker on about autism -Dr. Kenneth BOCK and he'll give insight to the causes of this disorder. You can post comments and suggestions afterwards. Try to spread the word. Its the Oprah and Friends Radio Show. Sincerely, Marie
posted by Marie on 4/23/07 9:44: PM

** I just wanted to say that your story touched my heart! I have a brother who is 6yrs. who also has autism. He is the lite in my eyes and i love him with all my heart. Stay stong God is good ! **
posted by Amy on 4/23/07 8:24: PM

Your boys are beautiful. I was blessed with one boy with autism, a physically and speech delayed daughter and a son with severe allergies (no word yet on autism, he just turned 2). My heart goes out to all the parents like us. We are the voices for our autistic kids. My prayers are with you.
posted by Kath30miller on 4/23/07 4:39: PM

You and the boys are always in my heart. I'm passing along your video to everyone I know, hoping they will contribute to more research and better care and support systems for the families.
posted by Deb on 4/23/07 11:22: AM

I watched a lot of these videos and yours caught my attention. I wish that there was a law for families like yours to get the money they deserve for their children. My thoughts are with you.
posted by Steph on 4/23/07 8:48: AM