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Susan, Wow, can you believe WE are now the parents. I think you are doing a great job raising your beautiful daughters. Samantha looks just like you and Maddi looks like your hubby. Your family has many more laughters to look forward to. Its funny the road life takes us on. :)
posted by Kimberly on 5/29/08 2:49: AM

Hello fellow Minnesotans! What beautiful little girls you have. Your experience with Maddi is much like ours with our son Jamin. We posted a video of him just recently, 4/7/08 - Jamin's Story...For Now. We are so fortunate to live in a state that actually understands the importance of early intervention in reversing the affects of ASD. I have viewed so many videos & read so many stories about families that are pretty much on their own in fighting this battle, some put on waiting lists with precious time lost in the meantime. Hopefully soon Early Intervention will be a nationwide, if not earthwide, opportunity for all families of Autism. Thank you for sharing your story. Your fellow neighbors in this ever growing Autism Community, The Blouins
posted by Rhonda on 4/15/08 7:44: PM

Madison is doing great. I feel like my daughter has been given back to me. Early intervention is so important. Don't wait. Start now. Debbie ..(you know who you are...we love you).
posted by Mom on 3/18/08 1:08: AM

That is an amazing video and inspires me to continue amateur photo/video work with my own non profit interests. I know very little about autism but your movie has taught me more than I knew before watching it. I wish Maddie and your family many years of happiness. --Nikos
posted by Nikos on 2/06/08 4:52: PM

Hey maddi i miss you and i will see you in december i love you so , so much
posted by Big sis Dylan on 11/05/07 4:04: PM

Thank you Cana and Sarina.... We miss you guys.. and we are so grateful for you guys just simply watching the video on Madison just so that you can see what we are going through.. We consider ourselves blessed... Madison has taught us so much.. she is truly a blessing and we are so thankful for your support. God Bless Susan Holm
posted by Susan on 10/17/07 8:38: PM

Hi Maddi, I don't know if you remember me, but I used to play with you almost everyday with Harmony. You have gotten so big! I miss you and your sisters and hope we get to see you soon. Love you "boogie girl"! Aunty Sarina
posted by Sarina Flores-Irvine on 9/28/07 10:19: PM

Hi Susan & Jason, I didn't realize how much I missed you guys until I saw all your faces on this video. I cried and cried. Thankyou for sharing this with me. I will keep you in my prayers... Miss you and love you, Sarina
posted by Sarina Flores-Irvine on 9/28/07 10:16: PM

Hi Susan and Jason, I just the call from Sarina to take a look at Maddi's video. Oh my, have precious they all are! I am so happy to hear that she is in the "recovery" stages, and you all are getting your baby girl back! My prayers will be with you and your family! God Bless and take care! Cana
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posted by Jones Templeton on 7/23/07 5:57: PM

We love you and are very happy that Maddi is doing so well now. Please continue to update us on her progress. Jennie worked with young children on the spectrum for five years - feel free to call her anytime if you need anything.
posted by Uncle Bill, Aunt Deniece & cousin Jennie on 7/04/07 5:17: PM

we would also like to thank Ms. Debbie, her speech therapist, Julee, her teacher at Special Ed and the awesome ECSE staff in Lakeville for understanding Maddis needs and assisting her so that she may further assert herself and understand the world around her... With utmost gratitude..thank you for giving us our daughter back. Susan Holm.
posted by Mommy on 6/28/07 9:41: PM

Dear Jason & Susan, Some of God's greatest blessings reside within the walls of your home. . .your 3 beautiful girls. They need you BOTH so much. Think of all you've learned because of Maddi! I'm sure your other daughters have also taught you much. Besides being a neurobiological disorder, AUTISM IS ALSO A GREAT TEACHER . . . of compassion, tolerance for others, humility, loyalty, & unconditional love. Some miracles come quickly--some we may not see come to fruition in this life. For reasons we may not yet fully understand, our families have been given the opportunity to grow closer: to each other, to our Heavenly Father, & to His Son; Jesus Christ, through autism. Families can be together f o r e v e r . . . work towards that goal . . . Grammy Pammy of "Our Boys, Our Purpose"
posted by Grammy Pammy on 5/30/07 5:35: AM

Jason - Your story took my breath away. I will share this video with my colleagues in education who are on the front lines working with chlldren on the spectrum. I see their heroism on a daily basis and am awed by their expertise in bringing out the best in each of the students they work with. I am so very proud of you and your beautiful family.
posted by Aunt Sally on 5/17/07 4:08: PM

Wow.. that was beautiful..very moving. God bless you and yours.. keeep going Maddie...xo
posted by Lisa on 5/17/07 9:06: AM

To all of you who have posted such wonderful comments--thank you. Susan and I are humbled, and we appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Maddi is doing great, and continues to improve. Thank you all! Jason
posted by Jason on 5/12/07 6:37: PM

You all are in my heart.
posted by 2nd cousin Ashley on 5/11/07 6:06: PM

Well done! You express what I (we all) feel through these precious faces. Bless your home and best of luck!
posted by Donna Keith on 5/10/07 6:38: AM

Your video is such a beautiful testimony of God's love in and through you as a family. You continue to bless us even from a distance! Thank you for making me cry, laugh, smile, and miss all of you even more. I rejoice with you in God's guiding you to where you are, and in His continued leading you to green pastures and still waters. Remember, where the waters run deep, the waters are calm. Praying you continue to know the depths of His love for you!
posted by Cora Newman on 5/08/07 10:36: PM

The movie was great, Jason & Family, I love you all! Especially Maddi, for making me smile on those "Bad Mornings"! You really are the greatest
posted by Cousin Spencer-9th Grade on 5/06/07 6:58: PM