Jon's Mother's Day gift to me! He just thrust the 'plant in the boot' into my hands and started to walk away. I called him back and said "thank you Jon, what a great gift"..he gave me a shy smile and nodded. How very sweet..
I just wanted to tell you how much your blog has meant to me this afternoon. My older brother has multiple disabilities - it's hard to know where one ends and another begins - and he has a specific look that I have never seen before until I saw your pictures of Jon. It is powerful to see the slouch of Wade's shoulders when he sits at a table, the set of his face, and even the way he holds his hands, in another person.
Seeing a loved one reflected in the world for the first time is so, so moving.
I am Schmutzie's Mom (above) (not her real name!) and also have poured over your story of your son, so much like our 43 year old son who has never had a definitive diagnosis. The resemblance of our son to Jon is incredibly striking, so much so that I wanted to wrap myself around your Jon in the photos on line and tell him he is an amazing person! Thanks for sharing Jon with us! Joanne
Thank you Schmutzie and Joanne (Schmutzie's Mom) for commenting. It is always encouraging to me to hear how others cope. Our boys are so special and they sure are blessed with the love of their family..we in turn are so blessed to have them in our lives.
That is great, Betty.
ReplyDeleteAnd how touching....your hearts felt the same beat.
ReplyDeleteAwww...I love it! Sweet gift...sweet boy you have.
ReplyDeleteA perfect gift from a boy who truly knows how much you love him.
ReplyDeleteI can see the whole gift being given and received.....such a sweetness.
ReplyDeleteThat IS sweet ! how special !
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to tell you how much your blog has meant to me this afternoon. My older brother has multiple disabilities - it's hard to know where one ends and another begins - and he has a specific look that I have never seen before until I saw your pictures of Jon. It is powerful to see the slouch of Wade's shoulders when he sits at a table, the set of his face, and even the way he holds his hands, in another person.
ReplyDeleteSeeing a loved one reflected in the world for the first time is so, so moving.
Thank you.
I am Schmutzie's Mom (above) (not her real name!) and also have poured over your story of your son, so much like our 43 year old son who has never had a definitive diagnosis. The resemblance of our son to Jon is incredibly striking, so much so that I wanted to wrap myself around your Jon in the photos on line and tell him he is an amazing person! Thanks for sharing Jon with us! Joanne
ReplyDeleteThank you Schmutzie and Joanne (Schmutzie's Mom) for commenting. It is always encouraging to me to hear how others cope. Our boys are so special and they sure are blessed with the love of their family..we in turn are so blessed to have them in our lives.
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