tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17009999.post8977048091686096679..comments2023-09-22T12:42:42.836-05:00Comments on Sam I Am: On the outside looking in...(Journal#79)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17009999.post-58761102188196556002007-12-12T22:34:00.000-06:002007-12-12T22:34:00.000-06:00I am linking this to my blog. This is awesome. C...I am linking this to my blog. This is awesome. Communication makes all the difference in the world. And don't let them say, "oh Jimmy had a good day." Get the details, ask your child about the day, engage them, have the school take one picture a day. Do something to get to know your child's other world better.MiSScNeLLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586391492078199137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17009999.post-60495327813699817262007-09-25T11:05:00.000-05:002007-09-25T11:05:00.000-05:00I just thought I should mention that I grew up not...I just thought I should mention that I grew up not fitting in and I ended up being a very happy camper. <BR/><BR/>About knowing what is going on in school, don't make our mistake and wait until your guy is 11 to get a home-school communication book. It helps so much to have an aide write down a few words about what went on in school each day. By writing back each day, you can use it to let the school know about issues, new skills, etc. and to give suggestions about how to handle things.VABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652301858477760996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17009999.post-34466219627549216602007-09-20T22:45:00.000-05:002007-09-20T22:45:00.000-05:00Unfortunately, it seems ingrained in human nature ...Unfortunately, it seems ingrained in human nature to fear anything/anyone "different". Whether that be their skin color, physical disability, or the way they act.<BR/><BR/>It hurts us as parents to see our kids ostracized, knowing all the good that could come on both sides from interaction.<BR/><BR/>But we can only do what we can, and get up each day and do it again. I'm convinced that as long as we let them know they are loved (by us as well as their heavenly Father), that it will all work out in the end.<BR/><BR/>JoeClub 166https://www.blogger.com/profile/01816977079856902634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17009999.post-73919695823318899262007-09-18T07:22:00.000-05:002007-09-18T07:22:00.000-05:00My junior is autistic and has started kindergarten...My junior is autistic and has started kindergarten this year too. He goes for a full day. He is still my baby and I do not care what anyone says. And yes, we feel like "outcasts" too most of the time. It is just how the world works. "We are in this world but not of this world." I always try to keep that in mind.A Bishops Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07614782576567905819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17009999.post-1275589772799108992007-09-10T13:28:00.000-05:002007-09-10T13:28:00.000-05:00I understand. I have gotten this from teachers and...I understand. I have gotten this from teachers and family as well. They don't understand TC is not an alien, just a little different!kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987700142247888708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17009999.post-23515903596767467842007-09-08T10:23:00.000-05:002007-09-08T10:23:00.000-05:00I love the photo of your boys, it is so heartwarmi...I love the photo of your boys, it is so heartwarming :) <BR/>Our neighbors are a bit strange. I know they see K.C., it seems they are afraid to say anything and go to great lengths to not look in our direction, especially K.C. I have observed them looking away from him numerous times.KC's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700599624392874572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17009999.post-12045333694779891062007-09-07T14:15:00.000-05:002007-09-07T14:15:00.000-05:00I so can relate to what you write here. I'm so tha...I so can relate to what you write here. I'm so thankful for the internet, because in a way, it is comforting to know I am not the only one feeling like I'm on the outside looking in. <BR/><BR/>It is comforting to me to know that Christ knows and understands what it is like to be an outcast. He was shunned by his own community. Thanks for the reminder to look upward for strength.<BR/><BR/>I love the photo - two brothers holding hands - how precious! And how lucky our boys are to have each other! Brings tears to my eyes to think about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17009999.post-32315798786497905022007-09-06T23:05:00.000-05:002007-09-06T23:05:00.000-05:00Aspiemom, thanks for your kind words, you are so s...Aspiemom, thanks for your kind words, you are so sweet.<BR/><BR/>Mcewen, that is awesome. I should clarify, that the immediate neighbors on either side of us are very supportive as well. Our eldest neighbor who is a grandfather type, actually gets upset when he sees cars going fast down our street because he worries about Sam not being aware. He really looks out for our little guy.mysamiamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02639879619008418740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17009999.post-9279074295042240702007-09-06T22:31:00.000-05:002007-09-06T22:31:00.000-05:00We don't have any youngsters nearby. The neighbou...We don't have any youngsters nearby. The neighbours that we have on three sides are all very supportive - but they've had 8 years to get used to us!<BR/>Best wishesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17009999.post-59353676955443378082007-09-06T16:48:00.000-05:002007-09-06T16:48:00.000-05:00I can SO relate to this. The next door neighbor bo...I can SO relate to this. The next door neighbor boys won't even LOOK at my kids. Won't even say, hello. It's been this way for years. There are tons of kids on our block and my kids are outcasts. <BR/><BR/>However, we have found friends elsewhere. God has supplied our need; it wasn't how I expected. It wasn't the way I would have picked, but He has provided. If you need to talk, let me know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18119718461267453386noreply@blogger.com