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What a great video. I have twin boys also they are 2 y.o. They were 8 weeks early, just this past week our younger twin was dx. with autism. I am so overwealmed with just one, how do you do it? God bless you and your family.
posted by stacey on 9/10/07 2:21: PM

Dear Danette - thank you so much for sharing a part of your boys' lives with us! They are so precious and have obviously been blessed with loving and compassionate parents. God bless you and your family!
posted by Denise, a fellow Spectrum parent on 9/10/07 5:17: AM

To Dominik, Dawson, & Wyatt's parents: Thank you for sharing your experience with the world. May the understanding & acceptance needed to survive socially blossom rapidly in the very near future, for the sake of your children, my grandchildren, and all the children living with various disabilities/disorders. I think whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com is helping to do just that. High-five to FiveforFighting. Autism Speaks is doing that, too. We are grateful for all the information about autism that Autism Speaks provides, & for their efforts to spread awareness & education, strengthen our presence on Capitol Hill with advocacy, & for their ability to increase the level of research committed to autism. Our daughter Amy & her husband Gary have two sons, both living with autism. She also posted a video here: "Our Boys, Our Purpose". I think it's on the first page (when you sort by popularity). May the Lord watch over your efforts, & bless you with the energy & rest you need to carry on with the greatest responsibility a person could have, that of being a caring, loving parent. God bless you all!
posted by Grammy Pammy on 9/09/07 6:48: PM

What a wonderful and TRUE video. My daughter, Jamie Hartman,sent this on to me. I also want a world where people see that these kids are kids! All children have differences and I treasure those in my granddaughter, Abby. She is very loving, kind, and smart. An autism diagnosis is a shock because parents do not expect their child to be different,but those differences are not the ones the public perceives. Different can also be good! You sound like a wonderful parent with a real challenge; I can tell that you meet it head-on. I have heard of your boys from Abby who loves them. It is important for videos like these to be out there for the purpose of awareness. Thank you.
posted by Bobbi Dangar on 9/09/07 3:32: PM

Danette you did such a lovely job. We are so happy you and Damon are such good parents. We love you all so much. All parents should be so fortunate to have a family like ours. gramma carole and papa Danny
posted by gramma carole and papa danny on 9/08/07 3:43: PM

Dannette, What an awesome video! I cried having the same thoughts and hopes for Abby that you have for the boys. The pictures are great and Abby was so excited to see her friends Dawson and Dominik.
posted by Jamie Hartman on 9/08/07 12:36: PM

Your boys are gorgeous !! Don't ever give up ! Keep fighting for a cure...it's out there somewhere. Our son was on the spectrum & somehow had an "awakening." He is great now. Please know that there are people out in this world who really look up to you & your family for all you are doing. All my best to you & your awesome boys !!
posted by Janis on 9/06/07 6:15: PM

Dear Danette, my heart goes out to your family. Those boys are so darling! You can tell they are very happy. I know how your feel. In fact, I have 2 children with Autism. One 3 a girl named Chance and the other a boy named WYATT! He is 20months and was diagnosed at 14 months. He now get tutoring thru the local Regional Center they come to my house. He has an awesome Neurologist Pauline Filapek,MD. She was able to give him an early diagnosis. She is one of the top 8 in the county. If you interested! I would love to speak with you. Please consider visiting my webpage at : www.cafemom.com and search my screenname : Uppies. I belong to a few parenting autism groups and it is really helpful. I'd love to chat with you and just have someone to relate too! Thanks agian for your beautiful message. My video is on here also. It is "Autism Through A Mother's Eyes" Thanks.
posted by Regina on 9/06/07 1:13: PM

Dear Danette, All of your boys are just so cute. My friend Melissa Clement sent the email to me and I am glad she did. I know many of people who have kids with Autism and it takes those special mom's and dad's like you bring out those smiling faces that your boys have. May each day bring you those smiles to your family even thru those struggling days. Your family is beautiful and I wish you and your family all the best. God Bless all of you!!
posted by Bridget Heimer on 9/06/07 12:44: PM

Danette--Your video was so touching. The boys are beautiful. I hope that one day we can find a cure. Good Luck to you, Damon, Dominik, Dawson & Wyatt. Great job on the video.
posted by Tina on 9/06/07 6:15: AM

Danette, Your family is beautiful. What happy faces I see. I am inspired as a mother at the lenghts you have had to go. Thank you for creating such a great piece of work. I love it. God bless your sweet family. Melissa
posted by Melissa Clement on 9/06/07 5:43: AM

My Dear Neice Danette and Family, This is such a beautiful video. I am humbled and greatful to God that you made good decisions that have allowed you to be blessed with the ability to care for these little angels. You are Angel Parents of three precious Angel Boys. The boys look so precious and loving. They are special witnesses to the world that God lives. You will see what I mean when the Lord allows the veil to be opened to you. I know it! Someday I hope to see you guys again. I will share the source of my confidence in what I have written when we meet again. OK. Love to your entire family from us here in Albuquerque,NM.
posted by Uncle Ernie on 9/05/07 9:25: PM

Sweetheart, you know how I feel. You are a truly amazing mother & an inspiration to us all. Our grandsons are blessed to have the greatest parents in the world. And your dad & I are blessed to have YOU! I love all 5 of you so very much & I'm so proud of all you do! We're always here for you. Love, Mom
posted by Debbie Ulibarri on 9/05/07 12:24: PM

Sweetheart, what a beautiful video of my three Grandson's. I'm so proud of you and your sacrifices you and Damon make everyday unselfishly and with great love in caring for them. What a beautiful and inspiring family you all are and the encouragement you give to others is priceless. I love you all, Dad/Gampa
posted by Chris Ulibarri on 9/05/07 2:05: AM

This was forwarded to me. I begin each Autism class I teach at MJC with a video. This will be shown tomorrow night. Thank you for your children's beautiful smiles. Joy to your family!
posted by Debbie on 9/04/07 10:27: PM

Dear Danette and Damon and Boys, What a lovely video.I know they picked you and Damon to be their parents. You both are so loving and caring and sweet. What a great video, Love to all, Grandma Dora.
posted by Grandma Dora on 9/04/07 10:03: PM

The video was so touching, I cried. Your boys are beautiful, and they look very outgoing. Maybe the people that see your video will see all people the same.
posted by Chasity on 9/04/07 3:33: PM