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God Bless Jeremiah and your whole family! What a loving display you have made. Its inspiring. God is with us. There is so much hope for our boys!
posted by Rachel H. on 3/08/08 6:09: AM

Your son is absolutely adorable. My son Zack is recovering from autism with the gluten and casein free diet and supplements. He had regressive autism that started after a flu shot. Then he got sick and was on antibiotics. He then disappeared into his own world. The GFCF diet gave us eye contact back so we knew we were onto something. We had his stool and urine tested (www.greatplainslaboratory.com) and was found to have yeast overgrowth (from antibiotics) Symptoms Zack had were that he wouldn't answer to his name and would go into "fogs" toe-walking and spinning, holding his ears, irrational tantrums, and he stopped talking. Zack was also found to have lead poisoning (possibly from recalled toys from China) and mercury poisoning possibly from flu shots or the other vaccines that contained mercury at the time. His GI system was a mess and we didn't even know it. This was affecting his absorbtion of minerals and vitamins and affecting his brain. The symptoms of mercury poisoning and autism are identical. http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/thimerosal.php Scroll down to the chart. Many, many, many parents are seeing results with biomedical treatment. It is more than just the GFCF diet, though. Some also have aresenic or aluminum poisoning because aluminum has replaced mercury in most childhood vaccines. Plus, with the grwoing toxins in our enviroment, our children are suffering the consequenses. Go to http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GFCFKids/messages The yahoo group GFCFkids helped me TREMENDOUSLY!!! I can't even tell you how much those 12,000 people helped me. They are helping other parents do the GFCF diet correctly and treat yeast, bacteria, heavy metals, etc. Once I treated his yeast, he stopped going into "fogs," was talking more and more, and the tantrums disappeared. Read the book HEALING THE NEW CHILDHOOD EPIDEMICS AUTISM, ASTHMA, ALLERGIES, ADHD by Dr. Bock or Changing the Course of Autism by Jepson. It is so helpful. Please look into it. It is helping SOOOOO many kids and has changed our lives completely. It is my passion to spread the word about this! There is a special place in my heart for these amazing children. I just want to help. email me bmansini@yahoo.com or check out this message board where parents are helping other parents recover their children - http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GFCFKids/messages The video of your son is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
posted by beth on 3/02/08 3:31: PM

You all rock!!!! We are so blessed that you call us friends. Jerry is in the best family God could give him. Love Laurie
posted by Laurie on 2/23/08 12:23: PM

I am a teacher in an Early Intervention program. The children I work with are 18 months to 5 years old. I am truly blessed to work with special needs children everyday. Thank you for sharing your son's journey. It reafirms to me all that I do day after day. I take joy in seeing the "little things". I take no "little thing" for granted. I thank all parents for giving me the opportunity to work with them and their children. God has blessed us with his precious children.
posted by Diana on 2/17/08 6:13: PM

Your video was moving but what I feel for you is not pity. I also have a son with autism. Yes, it takes much prayer and faith to face the daily challenges but you have a treasure from God that most people will never understand until they themselves experience it. I am sure you can relate to this; our son, Andrew, has shown us things in this world and emotions that we as adults normally overlook. He is so simple yet so complex it is staggering. The way he sees things is phenomenal. And, he has an innocence that most children his age are beginning to lose. Only God knows what the future holds for our children as adults so right now love him, treasure him, LEARN from him as much as you can. God Bless You All!
posted by Catherine Wilson on 2/15/08 8:14: AM

I watch these videos and find that each and everyone is a precious glimpse into anothers life who is being affected just like mine. Thank you for sharing this video with us. I loved it.
posted by Christy ~ meet our chris on 2/14/08 7:26: AM

As I watched your video it really touched home for me. You see I have a son with Aspergers Syndrome. Reading and seeing the pictures made me realize that I am not alone. My son is 6 years old and we just found out he had this symptom last year. We just thought he liked being alone, and had a terrific love for his Blue Ring. (in your case Pooh Bear) Thanks so much for sharing your story, it gives me hope now that I can do this. Take care and God Bless you and your family.
posted by Holly on 2/14/08 7:19: AM

I love your video, i have a 3 year old brother and i am 13 i always have hope and i do everything that i can to help with his therapy GOD BLESS YOU
posted by Kelsey on 2/12/08 1:27: PM

John and Tara, What a wonderfully done tribute to your son. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
posted by Denise on 2/11/08 5:13: PM

Hello Bertic Family. Thank you for letting God's grace work so powerfully in your lives. You already believe and will come to know in a deeper way than most of us that in the sovereign will of God there are no mistakes. Jeremiah is fearfully and wonderfully made, designed by his loving heavenly Father from before the foundation of the world. Praise God for the encouragement of your testimony to all of us who are privileged to know you.
posted by Billy Hires on 2/11/08 11:25: AM

Steve, you did a great job. Tara & John, I have tears in my eyes. This is great. You have touched many lives with this video including mine. I love you guys.
posted by marge (mom) on 2/11/08 10:39: AM

The video was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your journey. We love you guys and you are always in our prayers. Jerry is a blessing and he is always near to our hearts. I am going to send this site to Jenny to let her know she is not alone. Thanks and God Bless.
posted by Donna & Ed on 2/10/08 10:09: PM

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
posted by Sandra Tucker on 2/10/08 6:17: PM

Thanks soo much for sharing Tara; This video is very moving; We will keep you in our prayers; You are a wonderful Godly family, and God is going to use you and work mightily through you and Jeremiah through this journey.
posted by Sally Rogers on 2/10/08 5:34: PM

What a beautiful child. Just love him as much as you can and he will love you back. Bless you and your family.
posted by Merilee on 2/10/08 4:55: PM

Dear John and Tara, Your family is a blessing to ours and our church body. It has been my privilege to have Jerry in Sunday school when he was younger. I always admired how good he was at helping and in insisting on doing things himself. He's a great kid, and its been exciting to see him grow by leaps and bounds. A testimony to your work and God's hand at work. God bless you :)
posted by Michelle on 2/10/08 4:35: PM

That was a great video Tara, a real testimony to God's glory and grace. After today's sermon on relationships it just seems so perfect to have watched when I got home. I really love your family and I see Jerry as such a special little man.
posted by Sabina on 2/10/08 4:23: PM

Stephen and Tara, your video to your great son Jeremiah warmed my heart and is a great reminder to me that families are the strongest bond that you will form in life. I am a person who has Asperger's Syndrome, so I know what it's like to have it and what it's like to enjoy it too. For all of its aspects, I love myself for having it and I am blessed to have come across such as a well-made organization with caring people who know love.
posted by Garrett Rankin on 2/10/08 1:41: PM

Tara & John, What a wonderful video that shows Jeremiah's heart and God's perfect plan - we don't know what He has in store, but he promises us hope and a future. May you continue to keep your eyes stayed on Him knowing that He causes ALL things to work together for the good of those that love Him and are called according to His purpose. Your family is a constant reminder to me of His love. Your children have touched my life so deeply. Thank you for sharing them. Jeremiah will stay in my prayers...may we all learn from him what is truly important in life.
posted by Jennifer Moore on 2/10/08 8:54: AM

It is a pleasure to know Jeremiah. Tears of sadness and joy come to me. Sadness for the things Jeremiah might have to face in the future, but I have more tears of joy because God has truly blessed you and John with a wonderful "Bullfrog". As you know I am facing a lot with Connor. Not sure what his diagnose with be but keep us you in your prayers as we keep you and your family in ours. Love, Helen :0)
posted by Helen on 2/10/08 7:24: AM