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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J.J has been a miracle for all of us. He has touched our lives in so many ways. We just love and value every day that we get to spend with J.J. He lights up our life and brings so much happiness and joy to each and everyone of us. With all the love and support that J.J. has there is no doubt in my mind that this is just an obstacle J.J. has to overcome. Miracles happen everyday and we have already been blessed with ours!!! We love you..Uncle Bri & Auntie Alissa
posted by Uncle Brian & Auntie Alissa on 12/23/07 7:38: PM
What a touching video. I really feel the love you have for your son JJ. I hope many people see this moving testament you have created.
posted by Darra on 12/23/07 7:31: PM
What a wonderful and powerful moving story. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
posted by Angelia on 12/23/07 7:22: PM
Wow. That took courage to do. I don't know you or JJ, but in those pictures I see a little boy who *does* shine, and a family that positively glows. JJ may have additional challenges ahead of him, but with parents who love him as much as you two obviously do, I have a lot of faith that he won't just 'get by', but rather, thrive.
posted by Stacie on 12/23/07 7:09: PM
Thank you for sharing the story of your family. Your son is just beautiful. I have no doubt that with such loving parents he will lead a full and happy life. And I hope you all get the support you need. Thanks again for sharing your story and spreading the word about autism.
posted by amy on 12/23/07 6:57: PM
your son is beautiful. as the mother of a 3 1/2 year old boy, i know the love we feel as parents towards our children is endless and all encompassing, no matter their challenges or circumstance. we love them without limits. may you bless his life as much as he has i'm sure he has blessed yours!
posted by Jen on 12/23/07 6:36: PM
It is very difficult for me to express in words how this video has touched me. I definitely got chills from watching it multiple times. The courage shown by Heather and John to create this video to spread awareness is unbelievable. J.J. is an amazing child and will be an incredible man one day. He is so lucky to have you both as parents. You are also lucky to be blessed with such a beautiful and charming son. I can't thank you enough for sharing this video with me.
posted by Mike on 12/23/07 6:16: PM
What a wonderful video that truly depicts how much love you have for your sweet boy. I am wishing him a full, rich life where he can reach his full potential. No doubt Mom and Dad will move mountains to make it happen. Thank you for sharing your story.
posted by Heidi on 12/23/07 6:10: PM
Sorry if I make a lot of errors here... but it's so hard to type through these tears.
Yes, Heather and John, JJ is a miracle. He is miraculously beautiful and miraculously loving, kind and fortunate. He will be loved tomorrow as he was loved the day he was born~ unconditionally.
Yes Heather and John, his life will be different, but it will not just be different because he is autistic. It will be different than so many of the kids I see because he will be introduced to the world and taught the lessons that will make him a man as so many of my students are not. He will be shown tolerance because he will tolerate. He will be shown compassion because he will be compassionate. He will love because he will be loved. That is why his life will be different.
A more amazing boy could not be born to more phenomenal people. I often wonder which of you is luckier; the two of you or that child... undoubtedly it is the two of you!
posted by Jenna on 12/23/07 3:01: PM
J.J. is a very fortunate, beautiful little boy, with a world of potential! He is so blessed to be treasured, cherished, & cared for by his parents! How much happier the world would be if all children had such parents! I am confident that you will continue to help others to accept J.J. for who he appears to be in these charming photos: a cheerful, bright & loving child. Like all the other precious children living with autism, he is depending on ALL those who love him to spread autism awareness, community tolerance, and government & insurance support. EVERY effort made by parents, grandparents, other relatives & friends, will help to make the changes research WILL one day bring. When autism surfaced in two of my grandsons, Autism Speaks & the Autism Society of America were both vitally instrumental as resources of information. May God bless your family with all that you need.
posted by Grammy Pammy of "Our Boys, Our Purpose" on 12/23/07 8:54: AM
Thank you for sharing such a personal journey. With the love that surrounds JJ his life is going to be filled with fun and much laughter. He has brought a smile to a strangers face a gazillion miles away across the oceans and that is a beautiful thing. I work with young adults with autism and they are amazing and are a pleasure to be around. JJ is going to be amazing!
posted by Danielle on 12/23/07 9:37: PM