Finding Maddi

Description: The process of losing and finding my angel
Charity: autismspeaks
Author: Jason (Daddy)
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Views: 2561
Posted: 4/25/07 9:19 PM
Tags: asd autism madison



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Maddi is one of the greatest cousins you could have. I think she has a greater imagination than 3/4 of the people that I know! I especially like to play "horsey rides" with her.
posted by Cousin Max-4th Grade on 5/06/07 6:35: PM

Maddi is a really cool cousin to have and I love haveing her to play. She has a huge imagination, and I am so glad to hear that she is getting better. She is my cousin and I love her just for that.
posted by Cousin Elliot-5th Grade on 5/06/07 6:26: PM

Jason, what a wonderful dad you are.....how lucky you are to be able to share your heart and soul with others. Maddi is truly a gift. I did my thesis on Early Intervention after my son Adam was born. May God continue to walk hand in hand with all of you. Thank you. for sharing this with all of us. Kathy Munsch
posted by KATHY MUNSCH on 5/06/07 4:08: PM

Jason, what a wonderful dad you are.....how lucky you are to be able to share your heart and soul with others. Maddi is truly a gift. I did my thesis on Early Intervention after my son Adam was born. May God continue to walk hand in hand with all of you. Thank you. for sharing this with all of us. Kathy Munsch
posted by KATHY MUNSCH on 5/06/07 4:08: PM

Jason, what a wonderful dad you are.....how lucky you are to be able to share your heart and soul with others. Maddi is truly a gift. I did my thesis on Early Intervention after my son Adam was born. May God continue to walk hand in hand with all of you. Thank you. for sharing this with all of us. Kathy Munsch
posted by KATHY MUNSCH on 5/06/07 4:08: PM

Jason, what a wonderful dad you are.....how lucky you are to be able to share your heart and soul with others. Maddi is truly a gift. I did my thesis on Early Intervention after my son Adam was born. May God continue to walk hand in hand with all of you. Thank you. for sharing this with all of us. Kathy Munsch
posted by KATHY MUNSCH on 5/06/07 4:08: PM

I love you Maddi. We are going to do everything we can for you. You have 2 great sisters that are going to help you and love you no matter what. I am so proud of you. Mom
posted by Mom on 5/05/07 10:12: PM

Whenever people told me not to worry, I didn't. To me, Madi was my sister...nothing could be wrong with her. After watching this video, I realize how much she has changed, but I also see how no matter what, everyone loves her for being Maddi. Nothing will ever change that.
posted by Big Sis Dylan on 5/05/07 8:51: PM

Jason & Susan, I found myself crying and then smiling through my tears. Dylan, Samantha and Madison are so lucky to have a family that loves, cares and gives so wholeheartedly . (Dylan hugged me after watching the video and told me, "Mom, I really love my family!") We miss you all.
posted by Dori on 5/05/07 6:47: PM

Jason, I don't know if you remember me, but I went to college with Jackie at UND. Your video was beautiful, as are your daughters. Maddi is lucky to have you as her daddy. God Bless.
posted by Tanya on 5/01/07 9:30: PM

Jason and Susan - Beautiful video. It's such a good reminder of the amazing progress Maddi has made since January when she started receiving early intervention services. Obviously the excellent staff in the early childhood program in the Lakeville school district have done a great job. Maddi - you are such a fun little girl! We can't wait until you and Sami come to our house again to have a tea party. We love all of you and are glad to have you back in Minnesota again. Grandma Bonnie and Grandpa Dean
posted by Grandma Bonnie and Grandpa Dean on 5/01/07 8:55: PM

Jason, Susan, and family.... Wonderful video. We are proud of you for sharing your video with us all...and of course, for sharing your beautiful girls, too. And, to my awesome niece ce Maddi---as the little engine that could said "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can". We know you can do it!!! We love you very much, Jackie, Roger, and kids
posted by Auntie Frizbee Jackie on 5/01/07 7:26: PM

Very touching video. Your experiences remind us so much of our own with our son who has autism and raising his 5 typical siblings. All the best to you and your family.
posted by Nadean on 5/01/07 12:25: PM

Jason, Susan & girls -- we are so glad to have you in MN where you are closer and where you can continue finding Maddi. We're here for you! Tom
posted by Tom on 5/01/07 9:34: AM

Jason & Susan- Your family-Maddi's family- her grandparents,aunts,uncles and cousins-We're all here to help with the quest to bring more moments, hours and days full of engagement, ecstasy and joy back to Maddi. Welcome home. We love you all. Auntie Joni
posted by Auntie Joni on 5/01/07 9:09: AM

Love the video. It shows what early intervention can do. We are praying and thinking of you and for Maddi's continued progress.
posted by Greg and Karen on 4/30/07 5:47: AM

thankyou for your story it is truly beautiful!
posted by Christy on 4/30/07 3:42: AM

You put the words to your daughter's story so beautifully. Our Justin has Autism also and the hurt that the family experiences was well expressed. What a lovely family you have.
posted by McMullen Family on 4/29/07 6:53: PM

Beautiful video. Brought tears to my eyes. My grandsons video is also in here. This reminded me so much of his fight also. Keep up the good work and take one day at a time.
posted by Terry on 4/29/07 7:14: AM

I am a teacher in England and have had the opportunity to work with a few children who have Aspergers Syndrome. I firmly believe taht messages like your story offer hope and inspiration to so many. Thank you for sharing your story with me!
posted by Julie on 4/29/07 5:27: AM





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