tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860051432079702167.post2775242071725669005..comments2023-07-23T07:33:44.858-07:00Comments on A Sweet Dose of Truth: I'm Sorta Not Okay. I Guess.Jo Ashlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11995779443208564592noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860051432079702167.post-716452409254738502010-04-22T10:42:18.858-07:002010-04-22T10:42:18.858-07:00Hi Jo,
Wow. Not only is your son lucky to have y...Hi Jo, <br />Wow. Not only is your son lucky to have you, but if you don't mind me thinking and saying so, you are lucky to have you...wouldn't we all want someone who's that honest and courageous with us when we feel like we're in the fight of our lives? <br /><br />Thank you for sharing, I hope you experienced whatever relief may be possible in knowing that people are listening on the other end.Karen Pariteehttp://www.effindiets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860051432079702167.post-25439983536295491672010-04-22T04:50:40.627-07:002010-04-22T04:50:40.627-07:00I am a mother of a 5 year old girl and a six year ...I am a mother of a 5 year old girl and a six year old boy. My son was diagnosed at the age of 18 months with PDD-NOS. I read your blog all of the time. Your "superman" reminds me sooo much of my daughter..I've never commented on your writings because I agree with soooo many of them but this one I felt that I had to say something.. My son has lost 6 teeth so far. The first one I thought he must have knoked out, because like your son, he never gave any signal to the fact that it was loose..I never did the tooth fairy bit because I didn't think that he would understand..My daughter on the otherhand recieved the big "hooray" and the "under the pillow" reward..When my son was on his forth tooth, he woke up and looked under his pillow..I could have died. These kids are sooo smart. We get so caught up with thier schooling and therapy that sometimes we forget that this is thier childhood..Of course, the next morning there was money under the pillow ( followed by the guilt drivin trip to Walmart for the 100.00 Lego toy )...Christine Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860051432079702167.post-83322460959369940732010-04-21T11:40:43.388-07:002010-04-21T11:40:43.388-07:00bailey, my 9 yo autistic daughter, has lost her la...bailey, my 9 yo autistic daughter, has lost her last 4 teeth the same way. she will smile and i will realize there's another tooth missing! anyway, i will be praying for you, him and the dentists on friday...be aware,tho, that there are never 'off' days with the Lord! He is ever present and willing to be Lord in our lives!dottywottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04308196235224701909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860051432079702167.post-34995093260847946512010-04-21T10:15:49.582-07:002010-04-21T10:15:49.582-07:00Jo, My Nick also has to be put to sleep to have de...Jo, My Nick also has to be put to sleep to have dental work. He does let me brush his teeth with a battery powered brush. How is you son with brushing.<br /><br />Nick is 22 and sometimes I have had to decide which "battles" I need to fight and let the others go. I spent years fighting the education system that he was EMH and not TMH until a teacher that I trusted without a doubt convinced me. Then we were able to focus entirely on the positive and doable things. He doesn't bath himself but he went para-sailing. He can't cut his meat at dinner, but he memorizes lyrics. He can't remember his birthday, but he remembers his aunt's. He can't go out alone but he rides his three wheeler on bike rides with me. He loves to eat out, so I will never have to sit alone in a restaurant. And it goes on and on. Anyway, don't beat yourself up, you are giving it your best and thank God you have many more resources to give him an early start than we did when Nick was three and started acting differently. God Bless You and all special mothers.Bettynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860051432079702167.post-25377459084656283332010-04-21T09:44:10.425-07:002010-04-21T09:44:10.425-07:00Jo - I loved this post, the honestly and fears of ...Jo - I loved this post, the honestly and fears of the dark side so poetically waxed. Where's the book version? yep I could read chapters of this stuff... but I'm sure this is not news to you :D<br /><br />I will be thinking of your son Friday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055139123205942795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860051432079702167.post-4921279292995479162010-04-21T07:20:38.708-07:002010-04-21T07:20:38.708-07:00My seven year old requires to be put to sleep for ...My seven year old requires to be put to sleep for dental work. It is very scary. However, there isn't a dentist on this planet who will touch him otherwise, so, what will be, will be.<br /><br />I'm sure everything will work out great, but, I will say a prayer too.Vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508647658368782915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860051432079702167.post-35212601646352181222010-04-20T20:11:05.988-07:002010-04-20T20:11:05.988-07:00Thank you so much ladies. Your kindness and suppo...Thank you so much ladies. Your kindness and support mean so much to this little blogger. Hugs to you all!!!Jo Ashlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995779443208564592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860051432079702167.post-9293912922760701232010-04-20T19:59:14.284-07:002010-04-20T19:59:14.284-07:00Carrie @ comfortedbyGod.blogspot.com
Hi, Jo.
You...Carrie @ comfortedbyGod.blogspot.com<br /><br />Hi, Jo. <br />You have blown me away with your bare honesty and sheer vulnerability. I dont have a special needs child, but I am someone with special needs. Im 39 yrs old--four yrs ago I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that attacked my spine and legs. I was severely crippled for several years and endured horrible pain. On the outside, I look perfectly normal (healthy even!). I used to get SO FRUSTRATED with other peoples comments, "You are so beautiful" "You dont look sick" "i wished I looked that good when i was sick".... I could have just screamed. No one knew how horrible my life was and the pain that I endured. The only reason I kept my sanity was because of Christ. I spent a lot of time reading the Bible and praying.<br /><br />I truly thank God that He has granted me remission in the illness, and Im able to walk and enjoy life again. I still have to take all of my meds, so Im not cured. But, I can walk. And the pain isnt too bad.<br /><br />I truly, with all of my heart, will pray for you that God would hear your cry and have mercy on you and your family.Carrie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132160608233100161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860051432079702167.post-88625754721812142010-04-20T19:47:07.523-07:002010-04-20T19:47:07.523-07:00You are a wonderful mother. None of us knows what ...You are a wonderful mother. None of us knows what we are doing really. We just wade through the water and hope to get to the other side with everyone still holding on! You are a wonderful mother.craftsisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05583285347680507970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860051432079702167.post-23781438082325609032010-04-20T19:03:15.695-07:002010-04-20T19:03:15.695-07:00sweet. beautiful. We are all in the foxhole togeth...sweet. beautiful. We are all in the foxhole together. I think we all want to believe we're strong and smart and we've all got our shit together, but really? We're all just thankful when we don't say "shit" in front of our kids.<br /><br />Am I right? Can I get an AMEN?<br /><br />Good luck with tomorrow, and every other tomorrow.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039056206420438194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860051432079702167.post-83353817286139220952010-04-20T18:28:13.914-07:002010-04-20T18:28:13.914-07:00This is lovely.
I can't say much about it bes...This is lovely.<br /><br />I can't say much about it besides that.<br /><br />Simply lovely.moosh in indy.http://mooshinindy.comnoreply@blogger.com