Ordinary Miracles
Description: Our son, JJ
Charity: autismspeaks
Author: Heather & John Driscoll
Credits: Heather & John Driscoll
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Posted: 12/22/07 11:09 PM
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autism
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Comments:
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What a gorgeous video and tribute to your son. He is precious, and beautiful. I came here from Jenna's link, and am wishing you all the best.
posted by Louise on 1/01/08 8:41: PM
I am feeling so much right now after seeing your video. We had no idea that our first son had autism until he was already in high school. So many people thought he was "different" and he was but he was our son and like you, we would give the world to him to help him feel "normal". He is now 19, in college and still has his particular way of doing things, but life is good for him. I have such guilt that I didn't know earlier.
posted by Christine on 1/01/08 7:21: AM
What a beautiful thing... your family. Thank you for sharing.
posted by sday on 12/31/07 11:00: AM
my brother has autism (and a lot of other brain disorders) so when i saw the email i had to come and see the video. autism is so misunderstood by people that don't come in contact with it and there is so much stigma surrounding it, i just hope this will diminish some of those barriers.
posted by Susie on 12/31/07 10:13: AM
What a beautiful little boy and a very touching video. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, you are lucky to have each other.
posted by Debbie on 12/30/07 5:42: PM
Beautiful and touching.
posted by Deb on 12/30/07 3:42: PM
A beautiful video from a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing. Richard
posted by Richard Aldrich on 12/29/07 7:36: PM
This video is beautiful and I am privelaged to have met your family. JJ is such a great little boy who will definitely go far!
posted by Jen on 12/29/07 10:28: AM
JJ is certainly a beautiful boy who shines! I am blessed to be a part of his team! It is so exciting to see him progress - and I have no doubt he will go far. I am passing this website on to the rest of the BB staff so they can support it too!
posted by Cassandra on 12/28/07 4:06: PM
Your story, words, and pictures of your beautiful little boy touched my heart. Typing this through misty eyes...God Bless your family!!
posted by Jennifer on 12/28/07 8:50: AM
I am so touched by your montage and will share it with everyone I know! God bless!!
posted by kelly on 12/28/07 7:57: AM
God Bless the families that struggle daily to make things OK for their children.
posted by Janis on 12/27/07 5:33: PM
what a great montage! i don't ever get to see all these pictures! i will only ever see him as perfect!
posted by chrissy on 12/27/07 4:56: PM
I see my son in yours and yours in mine. Taylor is now 19 and has been my ordinary miracle everyday. When he was small like JJ, down to not being able to sit up, they were so similar. I gave Taylor everything I could, but he gave me so much more. Today, Taylor shares about living with autism as his career in public speaking. All this from a boy who could not say my name in those early years! Peace and blessings to you - and congrats on a beautiful miracle.
posted by keri on 12/27/07 2:41: PM
What a beautiful video! I can see your heart and love throughout. I pray with you that the world will treat him kindly. Continue to educate other with your story. Let others know they aren't alone in this fight for autism.
posted by Sunny on 12/27/07 4:01: AM
Beautiful. I'm raising two little girls with attention being made to look into the person to really ~see~ them before making any judgements. So I can promise you there will be two more people in this world who will be kind. (oh, and of course, go red sox!)
posted by Nancy on 12/26/07 10:25: PM
With your love and support, I believe that JJ will make amazing progress. Thank you so much for sharing your touching story.
posted by Janet on 12/26/07 5:53: PM
Thank you for sharing your story. I hope that this video touches the lives of many so that more research can be done on autism. My thoughts are with you.
posted by Karen Hildreth Bearce on 12/26/07 4:18: PM
Thank you for sharing. JJ is such a beautiful boy. What a wonderful family.
posted by Cassandra on 12/26/07 2:14: PM
Very beautiful and so touching . JJ is a very lucky boy to have such wonderful parents.
posted by Eileen on 1/02/08 8:28: AM