Guest guest Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 Your question is very timely Marie.... I am grateful, as a professional, to be able to work with families who have guided me into what learning more about autism, who have been patient with me while I learned the latest strategy, law, theory, etc. and who have often become friends as well. I am grateful to the families who have shared their children, their lives, their ups and downs and helped me learn how to be a better professional-for their kids and for the ones that have followed. They have also helped me become a better person. I am grateful to people who have a warped sense of humor and have allowed me to laugh with them at the perversities of life that both they and I have experienced. I am grateful to my friends with autism who have helped me understand how individual we each are and how much each person adds to my life, and the world. I am grateful that I have a husband who has survived cancer this year...and several friends as well. I am grateful that I have friends who let me vent. I am grateful for a wonderful teen-aged son, who even though he thinks I am a nag or total dweeb at times, is also very considerate, is an advocate for the disadvantaged. makes me laugh, and still allows his dad and I to lie in bed with him each night as we all share our "three good things" of the day. I am grateful to friends, colleagues and clients who have been patient and understanding as I have struggled with various family and personal issues. They keep allowing me to bounce back! I am grateful to have older parents who are relatively healthy, active and still there trying to help me. And, so much more.... thanks Ann Osterling In a message dated 12/17/2006 10:19:15 P.M. Central Standard Time, teteme@... writes: Hello all and happy holidays to each and everyone of us. Hope y'all are surviving the days of your particular holiday or the days leading up to yours--as a church musician, I'm a hoppin' this week and next! I have a question for all of you--not too heavy and don't ponder it too long--just something I'm wondering. Ran into a family friend last week and she was asking about Russ. I answered, thinking she really wanted to know, and shared his recent difficulty with meds. Her comment took me by surprise--she told me just be grateful he was alive. I am, but sometimes, living with autism sucks! But I am grateful. What are YOU grateful for? Peace on Earth, Good Will to All! Marie Here's what I'm grateful for: *For a spouse who's supportive, no matter what his crazy family thinks *For a strong marriage, despite autism, we're still hangin' in *For two other sons who love their brother and defend him, but are not defined by him *For , himself, a very sweet loving young man who makes my day when he's "sun shiney" *For a host of therapists and teachers through the years who have loved my kid and have helped him become a great human being, inspite of having autism (Hey, Ann, that's YOU!) *For a great school district and wonderful support and inclusion staff *For a vocational program that let Russ try different things where he could succceed--and he did! *For wonderful nannies and respite workers who have given me a break and who love ALL my kids, not just Russ *For a career that allows me to escape autism and disability and reminds me of who I am, not just a mom of someone with a disability, but a talented person--it helps keep me sane *For all of you, and the friends I have made through the years who have traveled with me on this road none of us choose to travel--I'm grateful we're in this together * For my dear grandmother, who lost her right leg when she was 9 years old and who gave me a look into the "challenged" world before I even knew what that meant. She told me her "gimpiness" (her word) didn't define her but made her stronger and I needed to let Russ do as much as he was able--the "poor boy attitude" would be more of a hamper to him than his autism. She has been gone ten years,--she was almost 96 when she passed away--and I miss her--and her wisdom--every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 Hello all and happy holidays to each and everyone of us. Hope y'all are surviving the days of your particular holiday or the days leading up to yours--as a church musician, I'm a hoppin' this week and next! I have a question for all of you--not too heavy and don't ponder it too long--just something I'm wondering. Ran into a family friend last week and she was asking about Russ. I answered, thinking she really wanted to know, and shared his recent difficulty with meds. Her comment took me by surprise--she told me just be grateful he was alive. I am, but sometimes, living with autism sucks! But I am grateful. What are YOU grateful for? Peace on Earth, Good Will to All! Marie Here's what I'm grateful for: *For a spouse who's supportive, no matter what his crazy family thinks *For a strong marriage, despite autism, we're still hangin' in *For two other sons who love their brother and defend him, but are not defined by him *For , himself, a very sweet loving young man who makes my day when he's "sun shiney" *For a host of therapists and teachers through the years who have loved my kid and have helped him become a great human being, inspite of having autism (Hey, Ann, that's YOU!) *For a great school district and wonderful support and inclusion staff *For a vocational program that let Russ try different things where he could succceed--and he did! *For wonderful nannies and respite workers who have given me a break and who love ALL my kids, not just Russ *For a career that allows me to escape autism and disability and reminds me of who I am, not just a mom of someone with a disability, but a talented person--it helps keep me sane *For all of you, and the friends I have made through the years who have traveled with me on this road none of us choose to travel--I'm grateful we're in this together * For my dear grandmother, who lost her right leg when she was 9 years old and who gave me a look into the "challenged" world before I even knew what that meant. She told me her "gimpiness" (her word) didn't define her but made her stronger and I needed to let Russ do as much as he was able--the "poor boy attitude" would be more of a hamper to him than his autism. She has been gone ten years,--she was almost 96 when she passed away--and I miss her--and her wisdom--every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 First, to Marie....'just be grateful that he's alive!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?' And this was a friend, you say? Wow. Not that we shouldn't all be grateful our kids are alive, but talk about a good zing at a moment when it sounds like you could have used a soft shoulder. On behalf of people everywhere who put foot-in-mouth from time to time, I'm sorry that happened to ya!!! Yikes. Second, to Ann...Your email just stopped me in my tracks. I keep reading it over and over. Spectacular and eloquent description of what you're grateful for this season. I'd love to have YOU at my holiday table this year, and if I were still a teenager (I'm only off by, oh, about 4 decades!) I'd ask you to ADOPT me, so you could remind me, daily, of all that life has to offer. Thanks so much for posting. You really made my day. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Wow! This is a fabulous question, Marie and I love these responses. Passionate, articulate, beautiful... Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeldegskb@... Re: Grrrrr-grateful! Your question is very timely Marie.... I am grateful, as a professional, to be able to work with families who have guided me into what learning more about autism, who have been patient with me while I learned the latest strategy, law, theory, etc. and who have often become friends as well. I am grateful to the families who have shared their children, their lives, their ups and downs and helped me learn how to be a better professional-for their kids and for the ones that have followed. They have also helped me become a better person. I am grateful to people who have a warped sense of humor and have allowed me to laugh with them at the perversities of life that both they and I have experienced. I am grateful to my friends with autism who have helped me understand how individual we each are and how much each person adds to my life, and the world. I am grateful that I have a husband who has survived cancer this year...and several friends as well. I am grateful that I have friends who let me vent. I am grateful for a wonderful teen-aged son, who even though he thinks I am a nag or total dweeb at times, is also very considerate, is an advocate for the disadvantaged. makes me laugh, and still allows his dad and I to lie in bed with him each night as we all share our "three good things" of the day. I am grateful to friends, colleagues and clients who have been patient and understanding as I have struggled with various family and personal issues. They keep allowing me to bounce back! I am grateful to have older parents who are relatively healthy, active and still there trying to help me. And, so much more.... thanks Ann Osterling In a message dated 12/17/2006 10:19:15 P.M. Central Standard Time, tetemeameritech (DOT) net writes: Hello all and happy holidays to each and everyone of us. Hope y'all are surviving the days of your particular holiday or the days leading up to yours--as a church musician, I'm a hoppin' this week and next! I have a question for all of you--not too heavy and don't ponder it too long--just something I'm wondering. Ran into a family friend last week and she was asking about Russ. I answered, thinking she really wanted to know, and shared his recent difficulty with meds. Her comment took me by surprise--she told me just be grateful he was alive. I am, but sometimes, living with autism sucks! But I am grateful. What are YOU grateful for? Peace on Earth, Good Will to All! Marie Here's what I'm grateful for: *For a spouse who's supportive, no matter what his crazy family thinks *For a strong marriage, despite autism, we're still hangin' in *For two other sons who love their brother and defend him, but are not defined by him *For , himself, a very sweet loving young man who makes my day when he's "sun shiney" *For a host of therapists and teachers through the years who have loved my kid and have helped him become a great human being, inspite of having autism (Hey, Ann, that's YOU!) *For a great school district and wonderful support and inclusion staff *For a vocational program that let Russ try different things where he could succceed--and he did! *For wonderful nannies and respite workers who have given me a break and who love ALL my kids, not just Russ *For a career that allows me to escape autism and disability and reminds me of who I am, not just a mom of someone with a disability, but a talented person--it helps keep me sane *For all of you, and the friends I have made through the years who have traveled with me on this road none of us choose to travel--I'm grateful we're in this together * For my dear grandmother, who lost her right leg when she was 9 years old and who gave me a look into the "challenged" world before I even knew what that meant. She told me her "gimpiness" (her word) didn't define her but made her stronger and I needed to let Russ do as much as he was able--the "poor boy attitude" would be more of a hamper to him than his autism. She has been gone ten years,--she was almost 96 when she passed away--and I miss her--and her wisdom--every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 So wise and articulate too. I will have to gather my thoughts before I write about what I am grateful for. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeldegskb@... Grrrrr-grateful! Hello all and happy holidays to each and everyone of us. Hope y'all are surviving the days of your particular holiday or the days leading up to yours--as a church musician, I'm a hoppin' this week and next! I have a question for all of you--not too heavy and don't ponder it too long--just something I'm wondering. Ran into a family friend last week and she was asking about Russ. I answered, thinking she really wanted to know, and shared his recent difficulty with meds. Her comment took me by surprise--she told me just be grateful he was alive. I am, but sometimes, living with autism sucks! But I am grateful. What are YOU grateful for? Peace on Earth, Good Will to All! Marie Here's what I'm grateful for: *For a spouse who's supportive, no matter what his crazy family thinks *For a strong marriage, despite autism, we're still hangin' in *For two other sons who love their brother and defend him, but are not defined by him *For , himself, a very sweet loving young man who makes my day when he's "sun shiney" *For a host of therapists and teachers through the years who have loved my kid and have helped him become a great human being, inspite of having autism (Hey, Ann, that's YOU!) *For a great school district and wonderful support and inclusion staff *For a vocational program that let Russ try different things where he could succceed--and he did! *For wonderful nannies and respite workers who have given me a break and who love ALL my kids, not just Russ *For a career that allows me to escape autism and disability and reminds me of who I am, not just a mom of someone with a disability, but a talented person--it helps keep me sane *For all of you, and the friends I have made through the years who have traveled with me on this road none of us choose to travel--I'm grateful we're in this together * For my dear grandmother, who lost her right leg when she was 9 years old and who gave me a look into the "challenged" world before I even knew what that meant. She told me her "gimpiness" (her word) didn't define her but made her stronger and I needed to let Russ do as much as he was able--the "poor boy attitude" would be more of a hamper to him than his autism. She has been gone ten years,--she was almost 96 when she passed away--and I miss her--and her wisdom--every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 I had to laugh about the "alive" comment. I decided it was such a bizarre thing to say, that I would simply ignore it in posting my comments... Sometimes, that is the only response when people who mean well, don't say the "right" thing. But Laurie is right, of course (as she usually is)... Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeldegskb@... Re: Grrrrr-grateful! First, to Marie....'just be grateful that he's alive!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?' And this was a friend, you say? Wow. Not that we shouldn't all be grateful our kids are alive, but talk about a good zing at a moment when it sounds like you could have used a soft shoulder. On behalf of people everywhere who put foot-in-mouth from time to time, I'm sorry that happened to ya!!! Yikes. Second, to Ann...Your email just stopped me in my tracks. I keep reading it over and over. Spectacular and eloquent description of what you're grateful for this season. I'd love to have YOU at my holiday table this year, and if I were still a teenager (I'm only off by, oh, about 4 decades!) I'd ask you to ADOPT me, so you could remind me, daily, of all that life has to offer. Thanks so much for posting. You really made my day. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Thanks Ann. We are grateful to have professionals as compassionate and caring as you with us here--and Chuck and I will always be grateful you were 's first speech therapist! Marie>> > Your question is very timely Marie....> > I am grateful, as a professional, to be able to work with families who have > guided me into what learning more about autism, who have been patient with me > while I learned the latest strategy, law, theory, etc. and who have often > become friends as well. > > I am grateful to the families who have shared their children, their lives, > their ups and downs and helped me learn how to be a better professional-for > their kids and for the ones that have followed. They have also helped me become > a better person. > > I am grateful to people who have a warped sense of humor and have allowed me > to laugh with them at the perversities of life that both they and I have > experienced.> > I am grateful to my friends with autism who have helped me understand how > individual we each are and how much each person adds to my life, and the world.> > I am grateful that I have a husband who has survived cancer this year...and > several friends as well. > > I am grateful that I have friends who let me vent. > > I am grateful for a wonderful teen-aged son, who even though he thinks I am > a nag or total dweeb at times, is also very considerate, is an advocate for > the disadvantaged. makes me laugh, and still allows his dad and I to lie in > bed with him each night as we all share our "three good things" of the day. > > I am grateful to friends, colleagues and clients who have been patient and > understanding as I have struggled with various family and personal issues. They > keep allowing me to bounce back!> > I am grateful to have older parents who are relatively healthy, active and > still there trying to help me.> > And, so much more....> > thanks> > Ann Osterling> > > > > In a message dated 12/17/2006 10:19:15 P.M. Central Standard Time, > teteme@... writes:> > > > > Hello all and happy holidays to each and everyone of us. Hope y'all are > surviving the days of your particular holiday or the days leading up to > yours--as a church musician, I'm a hoppin' this week and next! > I have a question for all of you--not too heavy and don't ponder it too > long--just something I'm wondering. Ran into a family friend last week and she > was asking about Russ. I answered, thinking she really wanted to know, and > shared his recent difficulty with meds. Her comment took me by surprise--she > told me just be grateful he was alive. I am, but sometimes, living with > autism sucks! But I am grateful. What are YOU grateful for? > Peace on Earth, Good Will to All! > Marie > Here's what I'm grateful for: > *For a spouse who's supportive, no matter what his crazy family thinks > *For a strong marriage, despite autism, we're still hangin' in > *For two other sons who love their brother and defend him, but are not > defined by him > *For , himself, a very sweet loving young man who makes my day when > he's "sun shiney" > *For a host of therapists and teachers through the years who have loved my > kid and have helped him become a great human being, inspite of having autism > (Hey, Ann, that's YOU!) > *For a great school district and wonderful support and inclusion staff > *For a vocational program that let Russ try different things where he could > succceed--and he did! > *For wonderful nannies and respite workers who have given me a break and who > love ALL my kids, not just Russ > *For a career that allows me to escape autism and disability and reminds me > of who I am, not just a mom of someone with a disability, but a talented > person--it helps keep me sane > *For all of you, and the friends I have made through the years who have > traveled with me on this road none of us choose to travel--I'm grateful we're in > this together > * For my dear grandmother, who lost her right leg when she was 9 years old > and who gave me a look into the "challenged" world before I even knew what > that meant. She told me her "gimpiness" (her word) didn't define her but made > her stronger and I needed to let Russ do as much as he was able--the "poor > boy attitude" would be more of a hamper to him than his autism. She has been > gone ten years,--she was almost 96 when she passed away--and I miss her--and > her wisdom--every day> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 This was a friend of one of our parents--an "older lady" who has been known to not edite what she says--whatever pops into her head, she speaks! I consider the source but she got me thinking anyway...... Marie>> First, to Marie....'just be grateful that he's alive!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?' And this was a friend, you say? Wow. Not that we shouldn't all be grateful our kids are alive, but talk about a good zing at a moment when it sounds like you could have used a soft shoulder. On behalf of people everywhere who put foot-in-mouth from time to time, I'm sorry that happened to ya!!! Yikes. > > Second, to Ann...Your email just stopped me in my tracks. I keep reading it over and over. Spectacular and eloquent description of what you're grateful for this season. I'd love to have YOU at my holiday table this year, and if I were still a teenager (I'm only off by, oh, about 4 decades!) I'd ask you to ADOPT me, so you could remind me, daily, of all that life has to offer. Thanks so much for posting. You really made my day. > > Laurie> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Thanks for the reminder to be grateful for the good things in these days of rush and sometimes crisis. Although I haven't been actively writing lately due to some health issues, I am very grateful for the members of this group. I learn much, feel supported, get reminded that I am not alone, get reminded that things could be worse, and feel a sisterhood(and brotherhood) with all of you. You all are my " family " in many ways. I am grateful that the Lord gifted me with a good brain, problem solving abilities, and resourcefulness. I could never have made it without them. My faith struggles when I wonder why many are not so gifted. I am grateful that I was inspired by others to use my youth well and had a good career that has allowed me, although I chose to give it up and focus on my daughter thru these difficult years, to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table. I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to share my life with my daughter, autistm notwithstanding. She is so much that I am not!!!!! I am grateful for the " sunny " days I get with my daughter. I am grateful for her many abilities. I am grateful for all the many professionals who have helped us thru the years. I am grateful for many wonderful friends (some I never would have anticipated) who have helped her for the last few months when I have been " disabled " . I am grateful for this experience of " disability " . It has taught me MUCH, and inspired me to focus on some very special issues. I am grateful for the vocational program she is in and the really wonderful and energetic young people who found her a job and gave her valuable support over the last months. (Sorry I thought they were too young to be capable!!) I am grateful for the Home Based services we have been authorized for. I am grateful that the state of Illinois(yes, there is something good) has tried to keep the minimum wage an almost livable wage. Now if we could open up the employment opportunities and provide transportation so more could experience independence. (Sorry, can't help myself.) I am grateful for our military personnel who protect our freedom and work to preserve our way of life, so that it will be here for our children, hopefully an improved version. Most of all I am grateful that I have a strong faith that there is a Supreme Being, and that there is a much better future where all will be treated well, and there will be no discrimination or cruelty. That is what keeps me putting one foot in front of the other on the difficult days. I look forward to reading your answers as they often remind me of the many good things that I take for granted. I hope you all have blessed holidays and peace in your homes and hearts. Thank you. > > > Hello all and happy holidays to each and everyone of us. Hope y'all > are surviving the days of your particular holiday or the days leading up > to yours--as a church musician, I'm a hoppin' this week and next! > > I have a question for all of you--not too heavy and don't ponder it too > long--just something I'm wondering. Ran into a family friend last week > and she was asking about Russ. I answered, thinking she really wanted > to know, and shared his recent difficulty with meds. Her comment took > me by surprise--she told me just be grateful he was alive. I am, but > sometimes, living with autism sucks! But I am grateful. What are YOU > grateful for? > > Peace on Earth, Good Will to All! > > Marie > > Here's what I'm grateful for: > > *For a spouse who's supportive, no matter what his crazy family thinks > > *For a strong marriage, despite autism, we're still hangin' in > > *For two other sons who love their brother and defend him, but are not > defined by him > > *For , himself, a very sweet loving young man who makes my day > when he's " sun shiney " > > *For a host of therapists and teachers through the years who have loved > my kid and have helped him become a great human being, inspite of having > autism (Hey, Ann, that's YOU!) > > *For a great school district and wonderful support and inclusion staff > > *For a vocational program that let Russ try different things where he > could succceed--and he did! > > *For wonderful nannies and respite workers who have given me a break and > who love ALL my kids, not just Russ > > *For a career that allows me to escape autism and disability and reminds > me of who I am, not just a mom of someone with a disability, but a > talented person--it helps keep me sane > > *For all of you, and the friends I have made through the years who have > traveled with me on this road none of us choose to travel--I'm grateful > we're in this together > > * For my dear grandmother, who lost her right leg when she was 9 years > old and who gave me a look into the " challenged " world before I even > knew what that meant. She told me her " gimpiness " (her word) didn't > define her but made her stronger and I needed to let Russ do as much as > he was able--the " poor boy attitude " would be more of a hamper to him > than his autism. She has been gone ten years,--she was almost 96 when > she passed away--and I miss her--and her wisdom--every day > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Another beautiful and inspiring posting. Nice to hear something good about Illinois' supports and services once in a while. Thank you. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeldegskb@... Re: Grrrrr-grateful! Thanks for the reminder to be grateful for the good things in these days of rush and sometimes crisis. Although I haven't been actively writing lately due to some health issues, I am very grateful for the members of this group. I learn much, feel supported, get reminded that I am not alone, get reminded that things could be worse, and feel a sisterhood(and brotherhood) with all of you. You all are my "family" in many ways. I am grateful that the Lord gifted me with a good brain, problem solving abilities, and resourcefulness. I could never have made it without them. My faith struggles when I wonder why many are not so gifted.I am grateful that I was inspired by others to use my youth well and had a good career that has allowed me, although I chose to give it up and focus on my daughter thru these difficult years, to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table.I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to share my life with my daughter, autistm notwithstanding. She is so much that I am not!!!!!I am grateful for the "sunny" days I get with my daughter.I am grateful for her many abilities.I am grateful for all the many professionals who have helped us thru the years.I am grateful for many wonderful friends (some I never would have anticipated) who have helped her for the last few months when I have been "disabled".I am grateful for this experience of "disability". It has taught me MUCH, and inspired me to focus on some very special issues.I am grateful for the vocational program she is in and the really wonderful and energetic young people who found her a job and gave her valuable support over the last months. (Sorry I thought they were too young to be capable!!)I am grateful for the Home Based services we have been authorized for.I am grateful that the state of Illinois(yes, there is something good) has tried to keep the minimum wage an almost livable wage. Now if we could open up the employment opportunities and provide transportation so more could experience independence. (Sorry, can't help myself.)I am grateful for our military personnel who protect our freedom and work to preserve our way of life, so that it will be here for our children, hopefully an improved version. Most of all I am grateful that I have a strong faith that there is a Supreme Being, and that there is a much better future where all will be treated well, and there will be no discrimination or cruelty. That is what keeps me putting one foot in front of the other on the difficult days.I look forward to reading your answers as they often remind me of the many good things that I take for granted. I hope you all have blessed holidays and peace in your homes and hearts. Thank you.>> > Hello all and happy holidays to each and everyone of us. Hope y'all> are surviving the days of your particular holiday or the days leading up> to yours--as a church musician, I'm a hoppin' this week and next!> > I have a question for all of you--not too heavy and don't ponder it too> long--just something I'm wondering. Ran into a family friend last week> and she was asking about Russ. I answered, thinking she really wanted> to know, and shared his recent difficulty with meds. Her comment took> me by surprise--she told me just be grateful he was alive. I am, but> sometimes, living with autism sucks! But I am grateful. What are YOU> grateful for?> > Peace on Earth, Good Will to All!> > Marie> > Here's what I'm grateful for:> > *For a spouse who's supportive, no matter what his crazy family thinks> > *For a strong marriage, despite autism, we're still hangin' in> > *For two other sons who love their brother and defend him, but are not> defined by him> > *For , himself, a very sweet loving young man who makes my day> when he's "sun shiney"> > *For a host of therapists and teachers through the years who have loved> my kid and have helped him become a great human being, inspite of having> autism (Hey, Ann, that's YOU!)> > *For a great school district and wonderful support and inclusion staff> > *For a vocational program that let Russ try different things where he> could succceed--and he did!> > *For wonderful nannies and respite workers who have given me a break and> who love ALL my kids, not just Russ> > *For a career that allows me to escape autism and disability and reminds> me of who I am, not just a mom of someone with a disability, but a> talented person--it helps keep me sane> > *For all of you, and the friends I have made through the years who have> traveled with me on this road none of us choose to travel--I'm grateful> we're in this together> > * For my dear grandmother, who lost her right leg when she was 9 years> old and who gave me a look into the "challenged" world before I even> knew what that meant. She told me her "gimpiness" (her word) didn't> define her but made her stronger and I needed to let Russ do as much as> he was able--the "poor boy attitude" would be more of a hamper to him> than his autism. She has been gone ten years,--she was almost 96 when> she passed away--and I miss her--and her wisdom--every day> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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