tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712724707041141717.post5007966757533475784..comments2023-07-21T04:25:28.979-04:00Comments on Our Unexpected Journey: The Son That Never Existed.Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12803241505573440439noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712724707041141717.post-54380554359204253242011-12-09T21:32:59.839-05:002011-12-09T21:32:59.839-05:00I stumbled across your blog through pinterest (the...I stumbled across your blog through pinterest (the monogram wreath), and commented on your gorgeous Christmas tree, then kept reading, and this post almost brought me to tears! My 4 year old, Aiden, has autism, and though ASD and DS are very different, I know the feeling of mourning for the child you thought you would have. Everyone has a different opinion on the cause of autism, whether the child is born with it or attains it somehow. Aiden was my first, and he was hitting all his milestones aside from speech, then when the words never came we began looking into what was wrong and eventually got the autism diagnosis. Now that I have had another child, I am seeing so many differences in my daughter who is "typical" and Aiden, things that aren't on those well-visit checklists, and things noone else in my family pointed out, things I didn't see as a new parent. Now I know Aiden has always been a little different, and has always had autism, and it makes it so much easier to accept. Aiden has brought me so much happiness, and any developmental gains he makes are so much more special! I don't know why I felt the need to ramble on like that, but anyways, you have a beautiful family, and thanks for sharing!Erinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712724707041141717.post-88744990564127653452011-11-25T07:00:30.629-05:002011-11-25T07:00:30.629-05:00I just found your blog and read this post. It ble...I just found your blog and read this post. It blesses me in so many ways to read this - really. Your words are eloquent, and Bennett is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.Kristy Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13072875223809773979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712724707041141717.post-74477558123036101762011-11-10T23:11:01.430-05:002011-11-10T23:11:01.430-05:00Love this! This is exactly what I think and go th...Love this! This is exactly what I think and go through at times. I wonder what Calvin would look like, etc and then realize Calvin is who he is and I cannot imagine life without him :)Ilisa Ailtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18417351960030303677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712724707041141717.post-49583152506925131902011-11-08T08:58:05.032-05:002011-11-08T08:58:05.032-05:00Hooray for you Bennett!! You look great! I am so h...Hooray for you Bennett!! You look great! I am so happy for you and for your family! I loved seeing this and knew you would decide to do it someday! On to new discoveries big boy! Congratulations on the successful move and it looks like you are settling in and the girls are doing well. I miss you but am glad you are all doing well and are closer to your families. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving! Give Bennett a hug and a high five on a job well done and a pat on the back for you, too Adrienne! Take care. GailGail Kutulisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712724707041141717.post-51356727606049645502011-11-01T00:51:48.923-04:002011-11-01T00:51:48.923-04:00Beautifully said!Beautifully said!Un-fancy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551989146476586301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712724707041141717.post-23960992480221773022011-10-31T09:51:29.672-04:002011-10-31T09:51:29.672-04:00Oh Amen! God is Sovereign. Nothing is accidental. ...Oh Amen! God is Sovereign. Nothing is accidental. Your family is precious and I enjoy reading about it through your eyes!This Is Stupidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10506182047874858138noreply@blogger.com