Nathan's Life
Description: Our Best Boy
Charity: autismspeaks
Author: Alex Smith-Michaels
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Posted: 1/16/08 10:46 PM
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aspegers pdd autism
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Thank you for sharing your Nathan with us! I too have a Nathan who is 11, he has Aspergers and ADHD, like the other lady said who has a Nathan as weel..the name means gift from god=) I can totally relate to all that you said and the struggles you face daily. God bless and keep the faith!
posted by Dawn on 1/26/08 1:08: PM
Very moving --we all hope for a cure soon!
posted by Judy Miller on 1/24/08 5:23: PM
My son was diagnosed with Autism when he was 3. By this age, he still could not speak. slowly he began to say this word and that word. I would write them down on a poster that I posted in the fridge, by the time he was 5 he could say 53 words. Now he is 10 and he speaks and speaks I have to remind him not to stop strangers at the mall and ask them whats their favorite color or number. My son is so beautiful and has the kindest heart, this past Christmas the family (12 nieces and nephews) put a Christams Carol play for us and Josman was Scrooge. He did awsome. I wish I could put the video on this site for everyone to see and to know that its not a perfect world but times will get better.
I pray for all of our children.
posted by Socorro Gonzalez on 1/23/08 11:53: AM
All of the children are gifts from the Lord and Nathan is so very special. May there be all the services available to all and may the Lord make this a year for the cure.
posted by Josephine on 1/23/08 3:46: AM
Beautiful video!
posted by Cate Bresnahan on 1/22/08 7:16: PM
As I sit and watch...all I can do is cry. My Nathan is 11 with Asperger's and Bipolar. Each day there are new battles. I just remember that Nathan means gift from God...So he is who he is for a reason. I hope for a cure, but live for better services and treatment to help until a cure. You have a beautiful son...Treasure your gift...Your Nathan!!!
posted by Kelly on 1/22/08 5:31: PM
I don't know what to say except you are amazing and I wish you and your family all the strength, love and support in the world!
posted by R on 1/22/08 12:11: PM
It makes me cry...what a beautiful child. I lost a child ...I know what pain is when it comes to your own child. He is so beautiful. I pray they will find a cure. I wish I could snap my fingers and make a cure happen for all of these special magnificent children.
posted by Noreen on 1/22/08 9:17: AM
beautiful, beautiful boy. i have some who may be able to help.
katehomerding@msn.com
posted by Katherine M Homerding on 1/21/08 9:32: PM
This is a beautiful tribute to a well loved son. He may not show you love in kisses and hugs but he clearly feels loved becuase if not he wouldn't be able to lay in the sticks, or play in the drain or anything without the security of you looking out for him. Do not ever lose hope and even if it wavers...no worries because there are many of us out here praying for the cure....
posted by Christine on 1/20/08 7:08: PM
I love you nathan
posted by Meagan Malboeuf on 1/20/08 3:43: PM
Beautiful video - an even more beautiful child. God bless him !!!
posted by Lorelei on 1/19/08 2:45: PM
great!
posted by Melissa Cunningham on 1/19/08 6:41: AM
You did a beautiful job. I watched, remembering. My son is 17 now, Autism is his demon too. Don't give up hope, keep him in therapy, stay in his face. It might work. I will add Nate to my prayers.
posted by Kathy on 1/18/08 8:12: AM
I am completely touched by your video. My Aaron is 5 and I worry about his future every day. We need to make enough noise that everyone can hear us screaming! I so often feel that we are drowning and screaming for help and no one is listening.
posted by Nicole on 1/18/08 7:42: AM
THIS VIDEO REALLY TOUCHED MY HEART I HAVE A TWO YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND IT BREAKS MY HEART TO THINK OF HER NOT GIVING ME HUGS AND KISSES. GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE AND A MIRACLE.
posted by karleen on 1/17/08 9:15: PM
Beautiful Nathan! He IS a gift. God bless you & your family.
posted by Glenda on 1/17/08 7:30: PM
Nathan is a wonderful curious child!! I really enjoyed watching his facination with the water around and running into that grate--his ability to focus on this seems a good thing to me!!
It was so cute. I selected your video because you less viewers than many and I wanted to up the number 1. I pray for Nathan and his parents and for guifted people to work with him and help him be all that he can be!! His curiousity is something I would encourage whenever I could--I really got a kick out of that!!
God Bless You
posted by Finley on 1/17/08 5:59: PM
Would someone tell me how to watch these videos?
posted by Holly on 1/17/08 12:04: PM
Wow...that made me cry. Very touching and heartfelt. Keep up the fight for the cure. My love goes out to you.
posted by Tria on 2/04/08 2:30: PM