tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post1415752597897107776..comments2023-10-28T03:38:02.333-04:00Comments on Down RIver Drivel: Looking Back...Jenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-776236137676652122009-06-11T01:44:40.967-04:002009-06-11T01:44:40.967-04:00It's wonderful that Kurtis is getting some wor...It's wonderful that Kurtis is getting some words. Must be really frustarating to not be able to communicate your wants and needs. I have a nephew that has a form of autism (sensory-perception disorder, it's called). He's 19 now and no one would ever guess that he has such challenges as a little guy.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016439610436864684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-80419798605146613492009-06-10T18:42:59.185-04:002009-06-10T18:42:59.185-04:00Kurtis and Maya are both lucky to have such caring...Kurtis and Maya are both lucky to have such caring family and friends.fermicathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912496005011895707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-33461972566688163122009-06-10T13:47:12.328-04:002009-06-10T13:47:12.328-04:00Jeni,
Kurtis and Maya have both come a long way s...Jeni,<br /><br />Kurtis and Maya have both come a long way since I met you. Kudos for them and for you and Mandy being so patient and teaching them what they need to know.<br /><br />Sounds like a couple of normal siblings to me with these actions. You are seeing the autism fade a bit and I'm praying you will see more of that in the future.<br /><br />Brandon is doing great and like your kids, is being more normal.<br /><br />Have a great week. <br />Blessings,<br />MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-58908244839024226912009-06-10T12:44:29.380-04:002009-06-10T12:44:29.380-04:00First off it sounds like a lovely dinner was had b...First off it sounds like a lovely dinner was had by all....that salad Mandy made sounds really yummy!<br /><br />How wonderful for Mandy to have had the support of the pastor when Kurtis had his surgery and follow up experiences with the hospital...Pastor Carrie was really deliverying the ministry by being there for Many and Kurtis.<br /><br />Yes children will be children...and I wonder why we feel the need to seperate the behaviours of a child with or without autism. If a childs beheaviour is unacceptable then an attempt to correct it should be made....for example...you mention Kurtis's behaviour in hospital...let me tell you having recovered many children from dental surgies etc...many of them kick and scream and cry and pull out IV's...so in that regard I am not sure that Kurtis was any different.Smalltown RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806734351278128551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-76836788206630395942009-06-10T07:14:02.834-04:002009-06-10T07:14:02.834-04:00Amazingly enough, I wouldn't have known he was...Amazingly enough, I wouldn't have known he was autistic if you hadn't mentioned it in your post.Alex the Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13516151350022189691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-75026031746284702692009-06-10T07:05:13.319-04:002009-06-10T07:05:13.319-04:00Hi ~ I have been on a blogging break but I am back...Hi ~ I have been on a blogging break but I am back and couldn't wait to read about what you have been doing lately. It sounds like your family is on the right track. Early intervention is key with autism/speech&langauge development so hats off to you for making sure that happens. Sounds like the children are receiving support they need and they are obviously very loved by many - and that makes a world of difference. You take care of yourself and I will be back to visit soon.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638456137129970537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-77022604832150369732009-06-09T22:46:13.763-04:002009-06-09T22:46:13.763-04:00To see that kind of transformation within the year...To see that kind of transformation within the year, well that is a blessing. But then I don't have to tell you that, do I? Wonderful. Now, if you ever find a way to stop all the sibling squabbling, do let me know.Woman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-63734800870013435492009-06-09T16:54:29.591-04:002009-06-09T16:54:29.591-04:00My daughter interned with highly autistic children...My daughter interned with highly autistic children and would have rejoiced if a child showed the progress of Kurtis. <br />It does look like things are going well and it is wonderful to hear that the church is part of that.Dr.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02752941912945095736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-79625751242230869162009-06-09T13:00:35.838-04:002009-06-09T13:00:35.838-04:00Isn't it neat how God puts people in our lives...Isn't it neat how God puts people in our lives just when we seem to need them, even though we didn't know we needed them?... Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702664099837224184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-17679218935909557492009-06-09T12:55:50.416-04:002009-06-09T12:55:50.416-04:00Pastor Carrie sounds like such a nice lady. You a...Pastor Carrie sounds like such a nice lady. You and your family are blessed to have her there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-58532498764355895642009-06-09T10:17:52.133-04:002009-06-09T10:17:52.133-04:00Pastor Carrie sounds like she has the Love of Chri...Pastor Carrie sounds like she has the Love of Christ and sounds to me like she is a great Pastor. You are blessed to have her.<br /><br />Peace!<br />KeithKeithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751608263311019166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-7629404282812994742009-06-09T02:32:26.713-04:002009-06-09T02:32:26.713-04:00That is an interesting post. I am glad that both t...That is an interesting post. I am glad that both the children are doing so well, especially Curtis, who seemed to have the most problems.<br />It is amazing to me how each child with Autism seems so very different from any other.<br />My grandson had no trouble with speech at all. It was only when he seemed to be a *loner* that we began to notice anything wrong and the fact that he didn't seem to be able to put himself into any one else's shoes!<br /><br />Your Minister sounds a very good one. Ours is a lady too!Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34398479.post-60702502910365814772009-06-08T21:57:59.421-04:002009-06-08T21:57:59.421-04:00When you write about the kiddos, I often forget th...When you write about the kiddos, I often forget that autism is a part of their lives except when you specifically bring it up. It does seem that most of their behavior is typical of all kids their ages.terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.com