tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post4570101760002662899..comments2023-10-17T13:33:51.141+02:00Comments on Something to Say: About Life in The Netherlands: Nothing Has Changed; Yet Everything is DifferentJenn in Hollandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356887577439040747noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-43367058338257412882008-02-12T01:09:00.000+01:002008-02-12T01:09:00.000+01:00What? Did I miss something here? When did you fi...What? Did I miss something here? When did you find out? I remember you talking about concerns with his speech development but the last I remember reading he was doing well with that? <BR/><BR/>I don't know what to say...hugs to you and your family. Although I have not walked this road, there are many, many out there walking it so I am sure you will have lots of support! I love hearing your stories about Andrew - he is such a cutie!ABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298433369731366916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-88318240447499778792008-02-02T23:14:00.000+01:002008-02-02T23:14:00.000+01:00Jenn, I agree 100% with Kate. Andrew was blessed ...Jenn, I agree 100% with Kate. Andrew was blessed to be given such an awesome mom, awesome as in, I'm in awe, not in "radically awesome". (though you are that too.)<BR/>Since we met I have known you to take on a challenge and come out the other side head high and no regrets.<BR/>YOU ROCK JENN!!! <BR/>And as far as my little friend Andrew...What can I say? I love that kid! Blessings and gifts come in all shapes, sizes and diagnosis.<BR/>Hugs and kisses to the family!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-45680919534419036312008-02-01T01:50:00.000+01:002008-02-01T01:50:00.000+01:00Jenn,Love you much. Thinking of you.Jenn,<BR/><BR/>Love you much. Thinking of you.Cactus Huggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714257174441588300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-70659212505932857242008-01-31T22:54:00.000+01:002008-01-31T22:54:00.000+01:00I can only add my own virtual hug and comfort to y...I can only add my own virtual hug and comfort to you.Patois42https://www.blogger.com/profile/07764936858778730692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-61439526675441743022008-01-31T03:27:00.000+01:002008-01-31T03:27:00.000+01:00Oh Jenn, we talked about this privately, an you kn...Oh Jenn, we talked about this privately, an you know I support you 100%.jodifurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02436403330073542241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-23893406841671384472008-01-30T22:36:00.000+01:002008-01-30T22:36:00.000+01:00Jenn,sam was diagnosed twice and yet life is great...Jenn,<BR/><BR/>sam was diagnosed twice and yet life is great...he is great. So, remember that Andrew is the same as he was before....you are right. It is what helped me with Sam.RSM Text Factor Gurushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648660309522210707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-1539900480003902802008-01-30T20:58:00.000+01:002008-01-30T20:58:00.000+01:00Jenn,Being British these things are hard for me to...Jenn,<BR/>Being British these things are hard for me to say face to face but here in cyber space i can let it flow.... i couldn't agree more with the person that wrote "you have more power than a word" <BR/>getting to know you and Andrew has been such a privilege for me you have touched my life in the best most precious way, now i know the inner you i know what a wonderful life you will give your son. There are no walls you cannot and will not climb and no fights you will shy away from no child could ask more from their mum. Drew is a blessed child in so many ways. <BR/>All this diagnosis does is give you fuel to make your fires burn more ferociously then ever!<BR/>It is an honour for me to teach your son and for that i thank you.<BR/>Sending as much love as it is appropriate for a british person to express!! (oh hell lets go all american.... GEEZ I LOVE YA HONEY!) ;)<BR/>Kate xxxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-20986948654904566332008-01-30T14:15:00.000+01:002008-01-30T14:15:00.000+01:00We'll hold a close thought for all of your family ...We'll hold a close thought for all of your family to find your way successfully, together. All our best wishes for you.Dave Hamptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756506577756946937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-33527413690634066942008-01-30T06:41:00.000+01:002008-01-30T06:41:00.000+01:00Jenn I love you!!! Hold on to every moment! Plea...Jenn I love you!!! Hold on to every moment! Please let me know when you are ready to talk and how I can help - you KNOW I am here and I will find you every bit of help I can!!! Please remember, he is and will always be - your boy!!!Reshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302352865703794331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-10686341171614996282008-01-30T06:00:00.000+01:002008-01-30T06:00:00.000+01:00I have been not so around lately..and just read th...I have been not so around lately..and just read this...you're strong! <BR/><BR/>Sending happy thoughts...<BR/><BR/>and a huge<BR/><BR/>(((hug)))Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-9942092262567193692008-01-30T05:58:00.000+01:002008-01-30T05:58:00.000+01:00Hi Jenn,We are thinking of you and your family,You...Hi Jenn,<BR/>We are thinking of you and your family,<BR/>Your new Colorado friends,<BR/>Jody and JeremyJodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11548523353592902973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-87008876216821689002008-01-30T04:30:00.000+01:002008-01-30T04:30:00.000+01:00I wish you and your family all the luck in the wor...I wish you and your family all the luck in the world. Please continue to post on this difficult subject so others know that they are not alone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-44196132623665709292008-01-30T01:24:00.000+01:002008-01-30T01:24:00.000+01:00Oh my, I really don't know what to say, I can only...Oh my, I really don't know what to say, I can only wish you a lot of strength and I hope everything will be okay. <BR/><BR/>Ontzettend veel sterkte, ik hoop dat alles goed komt. Niets is anders. Een naam verandert niets.Annekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303232666607267415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-72174726992200675282008-01-30T01:16:00.000+01:002008-01-30T01:16:00.000+01:00That's a tough word to face, and my heart is with ...That's a tough word to face, and my heart is with you today. I can't imagine a more loving and supportive family, though. And remember, he's a DANCER!<BR/><BR/>Thinking about you...annohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102616203481686227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-39923368033256794852008-01-30T01:09:00.000+01:002008-01-30T01:09:00.000+01:00Oh, Jenn - huge, huge hugs. As others have said, ...Oh, Jenn - huge, huge hugs. As others have said, though, the field of research is increasing exponentially - and with you for a mom, Andrew's going to be just fine.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-20853453596938788012008-01-29T22:26:00.000+01:002008-01-29T22:26:00.000+01:00Like you said, nothing has changed--that's the sam...Like you said, nothing has changed--that's the same gorgeous, precious wee boy...everything is different--you'll see the world differently, but it's a wonderful world.<BR/><BR/>Lots of hugs from another mama who heard that word and felt the world spin one day in 1996...lots of hugs.<BR/><BR/>~~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-6542424960262846582008-01-29T17:50:00.000+01:002008-01-29T17:50:00.000+01:00oh gosh, this is a message that I didn't expect in...oh gosh, this is a message that I didn't expect in my feed reader. <BR/><BR/>I know feel the need to say something really meaningful, something to cheer you up, to support you and to encourage you, to make you laugh. <BR/><BR/>But it's silly to search for the perfect words as a reaction. I just hope you are ok.<BR/><BR/>Out of all your posts I got to know you as a great person full of energy, humor and love for others. It always seems to be so fun to be in your family. <BR/>Always realise you are a great mom and a great partner and this news does not change anything as you stated. Nothing has changed! You can only get more informed and get more specific help for supporting your son. The only thing that has been changed is that now you know and this knowledge can help you to even parent him in a way that is more effective for him. But the most important part is your love for him...that is a constant :)<BR/><BR/>I wish I could give you a big hug, that is so much better than all my ramblings up here. give me a call if you'd like that or search me on skype or so (my nickname there is 'myfirstnamemyfamilyname'1000)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Oh and if it matters, only you could break this news in such a concise sensitive moving way! I am jealous for your writing skills.Goofballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11155032632164828945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-20504430804207191242008-01-29T15:51:00.000+01:002008-01-29T15:51:00.000+01:00You have more power than a word does, Jenn. Knowi...You have more power than a word does, Jenn. Knowing the word gives YOU the power.Desert Songbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14320552900816326120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-40852665478317177672008-01-29T15:32:00.000+01:002008-01-29T15:32:00.000+01:00Sometimes it helps for someone to just say "Everyt...Sometimes it helps for someone to just say "Everything will be ok."<BR/><BR/>And everything will be ok.Koriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16265288130563481920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-76799987612806362002008-01-29T15:26:00.000+01:002008-01-29T15:26:00.000+01:00Love you.Love you.Brillighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694582598855276158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-32393554516326495012008-01-29T14:49:00.000+01:002008-01-29T14:49:00.000+01:00you're not aloneyou're not alonejenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14511174413208544186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-58396518280237768922008-01-29T13:43:00.000+01:002008-01-29T13:43:00.000+01:00(((((Jenn))))) Sweetie, I wish there were somethi...(((((Jenn))))) Sweetie, I wish there were something I could say or do to help you. As trite as it sounds you know my email and how to find me on IM. If you ever want to talk on the phone I'm game for that too. <BR/><BR/>What a hard bit of news to get, but at least now you know and can plan a way to move forward. A single word does not change who you are, who he is or who your family is. Just remember that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-63985423173096673022008-01-29T13:11:00.000+01:002008-01-29T13:11:00.000+01:00Thinking of you, Jenn.Thinking of you, Jenn.Potty Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04751869800592294891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-11812092868750879232008-01-29T10:15:00.000+01:002008-01-29T10:15:00.000+01:00Wendy? I said "Wendy"? Don't I know your name? ...Wendy? I said "Wendy"? Don't I know your name? Apparently not. Maybe, here in the "barefoot kind of gal club" we are allowed to pretend to be someone else, occasionally? Okay ... your turn ... call me a name.Bonnie Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813549471704485150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100513347252567500.post-15146433692151510732008-01-29T07:28:00.000+01:002008-01-29T07:28:00.000+01:00Jenn it's such a big word for a little one to carr...Jenn it's such a big word for a little one to carry on his shoulders. My nephew is also autistic. <BR/><BR/>We're here for you.<BR/>RoseannaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com