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I too have 3 children with a diagnosis. No one really understands until they live it. Each child is a blessing from above. It appears that you are enjoying every moment of life. I wish you well - God bless you and your beautiful family.
posted by Marian on 3/30/08 8:42: PM

Even though the pictures are not what represents every minute of their lives, believe that God sent those to capture the happiness they felt at those very moments. Think of them as being the voice or thought that they couldnt convey - and thank God that at least they have those moments. I am a mother of a son who has autism he is 6 1/2 years old and believe me I have so many days that I see "normal" boys running and playing and I wish he was invited to play with them and understood and wanted to. But then maybe another day I see a child in a wheel chair, who cant even hold a spoon let alone eat with etiquette, and thank HIM for my sons working arms,lungs, legs and countless other things... God Bless you and your children, you are not alone
posted by Jen on 1/27/08 9:28: PM

Beautifully done, I am a mother to an 11yro boy with autism. He is the star of the video Meet our Chris and this is a great way for all of us to share our stories and meet others going through the same thing. Thank you for sharing.
posted by Christy on 1/22/08 7:59: AM

What a beautiful family. And, what an amazing mother you are!!! Thank you for educating me about autism. I pray for you and your children.
posted by Andrea on 1/17/08 6:45: PM

Thank you for this beautiful video. I have 4 year old triplets on the autism spectrum. I know that desire for people to understand the intensity of this experience, the hard work of intervention, and the beauty of your children. I am with you in spirit, it raises mine to know others out there know my life!
posted by kristen on 1/14/08 6:54: PM

Beautiful. I am the mother of 6-yr-old triplets with autism. I also know a mother of triplets with Fragile-X - two girls and a boy, just like me. We create our own worlds for these awesome kids, don't we? Maybe that's the key. It's very difficult. Keep doing what you're doing. YOU are changing the world.
posted by Laura on 1/11/08 7:36: AM

Powerful video Tammy! I love it! Beautiful, Precious Babies!!
posted by Debbi on 1/05/08 11:38: AM

Your children are beautiful. It looks like you are doing your best to give these children plenty of sunshine & fresh air....something they appear to enjoy. The only Fragile X boy I ever personally knew could not have tolerated the outdoor experiences--he barely could tolerate indoor ones, usually with at least two adults helping him. I hope that with your continued outreach to increase awareness of the Fragile X/Autism combination, that your community will increase it's capacity to support & understand, strengthening your family with their tolerance, and patience. It's a small world, and sooner than later, what goes around usually comes around. Your efforts WILL bless your family, and likely, many families you may never meet. Keep up the wonderful work you are doing! Thank you for sharing. God bless you.
posted by Grammy Pammy of "Our Boys, Our Purpose" on 12/08/07 6:36: PM

Thank You for sharing your beautiful children with the rest of us....love the video.
posted by Terrie on 12/08/07 10:58: AM

Tammy, Thank you so very much for sharing that video. I am a third year college student and I taught at 2 and 3 years olds at an autism school for a little over year. Thank you for letting people just know about autism because so many out there have no idea. Thank you for beautiful children, such as yours, that give my life meaning. I pray that God blesses you over and over again. Please do not give up and please continue fighting. Again, thankyou.
posted by Angie on 12/06/07 12:52: PM

I love your video and captions. My daughter Alyssa has autism and I can't imagine three of her (smile) What I'm trying to say is that you must be a special person with a wonderful heart for God to have selected you three times for this precious journey. Stay as atrong as you are....Blessings to your lovely family.
posted by Angela & Alyssa on 12/05/07 5:54: AM

Your children are beautiful! I have 3 beautiful children also and everyday is a challege with my three without autism, i can only imangine what you go through daily. My prayers are with you! I hope people in this world, that instead of finding a cure look for prevention, that way no one has to go through what you go through. We are drink this juice called monavie and it is all natural and may help your kids with focusing. If you are interested please email me and I will forward you the information. God's blessings. Michelle
posted by michelle on 11/27/07 3:32: AM

Thank you so much for sharing this story with us. I was very moved by your video, and i think it served its purpose very well. Thank you so much.
posted by JB on 11/24/07 11:41: PM

I couldn't help but cry when I watched your video. I don't have kids, but I used to wish that when I finally had kids of my own, they would never have to grow up. I learned from your story that some wishes are better not asked for. Thank you for making me realize.
posted by Mackayla on 11/22/07 10:11: AM

Tammy, Great job on the video. Your children are beautiful and precious. I live in Utah and have a 3 year old son with Autism. He is the most wonderful little guy and there isn't a day that goes by that i don't thank God for giving me this beautiful soul to love, nuture and care for. Is it easy, no. Is it time consuming, yes. Is it mentally draining for the most part, absolutely. Is he a blessing...more than words can say. God bless you and your family and remember, you are not alone!
posted by Elizabeth Hansen on 11/14/07 10:48: AM

Loved your comment "...a world as normal as the one these pictures appear to portray...". It is so very true. I'm in Ontario too. I have a 5 year old boy with Fragile X and Autism.
posted by Liz on 11/11/07 6:14: PM

Beautiful children! I live in Metro Detroit. If you're SW Ontario, maybe you'd want to join the FX Association of Michigan? I have a 6-year-old son with Fragile X Syndrome and autism.
posted by Mary Beth on 11/09/07 4:38: AM

Hi Kristen.....I know when you fill in the comments that your e-mail address is included...but I can't figure out how to access it and don't know how to contact you, so am hoping you return to this site to see my message....I am in Canada, but I'm in Ontario....short of displaying our addresses, I don't know how else to do this....any ideas????
posted by Tammy on 11/06/07 3:08: AM

I LOVED your video. I noticed that your beautiful son was wearing a Canada T-shirt and that in some of the photos your children look like they might be on the Westcoast. Are you from Canada? I live in Vancouver Canada and am a mother of a five year old with fragile x and PDD-NOS. I am looking for other families. Please contact me
posted by kirsten on 11/05/07 7:35: PM

Beautiful!
posted by Julie on 11/05/07 1:40: PM