tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520636576141846708.post3488689629505355720..comments2024-01-04T02:50:43.653-08:00Comments on RHETT'S JOURNEY: Contemplating........Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520636576141846708.post-87580796002095922712007-11-15T10:36:00.000-08:002007-11-15T10:36:00.000-08:00I knew you were going through a lot with that last...I knew you were going through a lot with that last post. Understandably so. I am so sorry that you had to endure hateful comments. There is no excuse for that. People seem to take pleasure in other peoples struggles. Very disturbing. My daughter Maizie is autistic, recently diagnosed with an extra Chromosome 6p also that they believe causes the majority of her ongoing seizures, heart problems, etc. My daughter used to have severe rages so I know how they can be viewed by friends and family who do not understand. Very difficult to handle. Sounds like you are doing well and I totally think you are a great mom in getting testing and therapy, etc. for your children. I too have felt people thinking I am taking our daughter to appointment after appointment, test after test for the heck of it. Like for attention or something. Makes my blood boil just thinking about it. You are a very strong woman. Keep working hard and keep blogging! I get strength reading blogs like yours and knowing other people are struggling with similar issues. We should be there to support one another. I have been praying for your family. I hope things are calmer now and looking up.Marla https://www.blogger.com/profile/03926898159751613267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520636576141846708.post-30269253295777971772007-11-15T09:03:00.000-08:002007-11-15T09:03:00.000-08:00{{{{{Pam}}}}} Wow, I obviously missed a pretty si...{{{{{Pam}}}}} Wow, I obviously missed a pretty significant post. I am so sorry that people feel it is their "right" to go around sniping at others who are reaching out in pain and frustration for support and answers. I hope you got what you needed. <BR/><BR/>You are absolutely an amazing mom and the things you and your family have been through will only make you a stronger unit. I hope the therapist is able to get through to the grandparents, too! They should your biggest supporters NOT tearing you down and undermining you at every turn!<BR/><BR/>You know where to reach me if you need to vent...niksmom at gmail dot com.<BR/>Love to you and your beautiful family!Niksmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715465327343655483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520636576141846708.post-11243500846886595892007-11-14T22:11:00.000-08:002007-11-14T22:11:00.000-08:00Kudos to you! This is your blog. People must be pr...Kudos to you! This is your blog. People must be pretty miserable with their own life to have to write negative things about children!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520636576141846708.post-45294098166544624922007-11-14T20:22:00.000-08:002007-11-14T20:22:00.000-08:00I wasn't able to read the blog you had writen befo...I wasn't able to read the blog you had writen before this one, but I honestly find it disgusting that somebody can find it in them to judge somebody else. This person or persons probably have no idea what it is like raising a child with special needs. After reading this last entry it has helped me see more of what the behavioral specialist saw with Kaden when diagnoising him with autism, the getting very upset with his toys when things don't go his way, or his preference to adults rather than children his age. Thank you for that. But like you, I would not want him any other way. That is him and that is his personality and I love him for it. You are doing a wonderful job, and I am glad to see that who ever this person or people are their words have no affect on you. Maybe one day, people will learn to be more understanding to different situations and pull their heads out of their bottoms!!! It's very reassuring to know that God trusted you and I as parents for these wonderful children for a reason, and I am so grateful that he did. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and I hope that you continue to get positive comments, you deserve them...Amymommy to Kaden, Brody and angel Avahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610063669468416297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520636576141846708.post-78115800527796473102007-11-14T13:59:00.000-08:002007-11-14T13:59:00.000-08:00Hey friend.... Bravo. Not that the readers who fel...Hey friend.... Bravo. Not that the readers who felt compelled to post something distasteful or hateful even deserve to be addressed, nor should you have to explain yourself to them, but you said it so well. <BR/><BR/>Love ya!Keihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095184831191402113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520636576141846708.post-4535386424679114322007-11-14T11:49:00.000-08:002007-11-14T11:49:00.000-08:00I didn't read the blog you posted before this, so ...I didn't read the blog you posted before this, so I don't know exactly what you had said. But you are so right, this is YOUR blog, and this is where you go to express frustrations, celebrations, etc. I'm sorry you got hate mail because of what you wrote. They haven't walked a day in your shoes, so they shouldn't have judged you. I hope they'll learn to use the X button if they see something they don't like!<BR/>~Colleen :)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619732913623023461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520636576141846708.post-3983815681928381372007-11-14T08:10:00.000-08:002007-11-14T08:10:00.000-08:00Pam, I am truly amazed at your strength through ev...Pam, <BR/>I am truly amazed at your strength through everything you have on your plate. I have been following your blog for a few months and have nothing but sincere respect and admiration for you. You are a great person and a wonderful mom!<BR/>(((hugs)))<BR/>TonyaTweejyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03276837460109331526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520636576141846708.post-14841328063083900612007-11-14T07:46:00.000-08:002007-11-14T07:46:00.000-08:00Bravo!!!Bravo!!!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206244792549066241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520636576141846708.post-41492536657239639762007-11-14T07:10:00.000-08:002007-11-14T07:10:00.000-08:00I recently began reading your blog, we have a 6 mo...I recently began reading your blog, we have a 6 month old daughter w/DS.<BR/><BR/>I also have a 13 year old daughter with autism. She's very high-functioning. Sounds a LOT like your son; Meltdowns, tantrums, "social mis-perceptions" (great phrase) where she feels little things are great big actions against her. She has one friend.<BR/>Being out of routine is a huge problem for her, and she will have tantrums like a 5 year old.<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry you got hate mail about your post. I meant to comment yesterday - In support!! I know how hard parenting is, and how hard it is to parent a child with special needs. <BR/><BR/>keep doing what you feel is best for your son - and definitely try to draw some boundaries with his grandparents. That sounds like progress!<BR/><BR/>Hang in there!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082807589185886275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520636576141846708.post-312165541812200872007-11-14T05:59:00.000-08:002007-11-14T05:59:00.000-08:00Amen...it's your blog, vent if you need to. I say...Amen...it's your blog, vent if you need to. I say kudos for handling it as well as you did!RKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259757888643034394noreply@blogger.com