Happy Holidays

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Hello Everyone!

Things have been very difficult here. I have had no time to send out

cards to everyone. has been at the doctor's 3x/week the past 4

weeks- court appearances to finally get supervised visitation of father

terminated due to endangering , visiting nurses starting to come,

and at risk for hospitalization for another suspected stoma

infection this weekend.

I have been thinking about everyone, so below is my Holiday Wish to all

of you. There is a picture of attached as well.

- mom to 5 years-in CT

This is the joyous time of year when we give thanks for, and celebrate,

those that have touched our lives.

You may crossed our path fleetingly, or may do so every day. It may

have been years ago, or maybe just yesterday.

Every person that God has allowed to touch our hearts, has changed our

lives in some special way.

We thank God for the blessings you have shared with us, & we thank you

more than words can say.

This Thank You List is long; please forgive us for whom we may have

missed.

Thank you, God, for every person who has delivered our mail & our

newspapers, as well as those that bring the medical supplies and

medicines needed by our special .

Thank you, God, for the physicians, nurses & their staff as well as the

educators & therapists for all the loving care you have provided for

. It has been said that 'It Takes A Village " , & to this we can

attest. This village surrounding has been a wondrous place & for

that we are eternally grateful.

Thank you, God, to all those who have provided support & friendship

through shared experiences in medical & autism support groups. That

support is appreciated more than can be expressed.

Thank you, God, for all of our wonderful family members. They are more

than family, they are friends, with whom we share warm conversation &

generous hugs. We thank them for their thoughtfulness & understanding.

Saying Thank you to God is not enough for my parents. They have been

's guardian angels & strong shoulders for me in times of need.

Thank you, God, for , & Caitlin for the wonderful &

caring adults you have become.

I am honored to be your mother.

Thank you, God, for Wyatt, who has become more of a son & brother, than

a son-in-law.

Thank you, God, for precious , our little angel. In Hebrew,

means, 'God's Gracious Gift.' A gift from God he is. His smile & laugh

are infectious & his indomitable spirit is breathtaking to behold.

For Everyone who has crossed our path & have touched us in many ways, we

wish Peace, Love & Christmas Joy each & every day.

The Laddens - &

Ladden