tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25376544.post8116212261650680541..comments2023-03-26T03:31:29.804-04:00Comments on The Average Steelheader: Special NeedsPaulGHurtubisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12625538199096088576noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25376544.post-45213598466336282652007-02-26T13:07:00.000-05:002007-02-26T13:07:00.000-05:00Thanks Jmack. He is a very happy little guy indeed...Thanks Jmack. He is a very happy little guy indeed. "Death" sounds strong, implies finality, but there's a certain finality to it which is hard to describe. But again that was my first impression, when I first got to grips with this thing. There is, for any parent, a period of mourning; but then life goes on. The Phoenix rises .... So, the giggling little irish/norman sprite pushes and pulls us along, and we are quite happily defenseless against his charms. :)PaulGHurtubisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12625538199096088576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25376544.post-49387680441998345372007-02-24T20:51:00.000-05:002007-02-24T20:51:00.000-05:00Merdus, I was a bit taken aback when I read your b...Merdus, I was a bit taken aback when I read your blog. As you know I have kind of been off line of late with my own traumas to deal with but I must say that you and Laura are loving parents and I would not look at Isaacs situation as a death. You never know what will transpire. He may surprise you. I am sure with that Norman blood in him coupled with the Irish blood he will be a stubborn fighter. I have no doubt he will be out fishing you. He is a happy,well balanced and well loved child which is half the battle. The last time we saw him he was laughing and responsive and a great joy and addition to your family. <BR/><BR/>Much Love JMacKtheweescunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17340629329966950743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25376544.post-55814141638703784322007-02-13T12:12:00.000-05:002007-02-13T12:12:00.000-05:00Thanks Mike. We're fortunate in the sense that thi...Thanks Mike. We're fortunate in the sense that this is happening now and not 10 or 20 years ago, when knowledge & therapeutic techniques were not as advanced. We're slowly becoming psychologists & therapists, now, and have been blessed with good results so far. Isaac's rate of progress over the past 4 or 5 months (before we knew he was autistic) is probably triple what it was in his first 8 months. Our part is merely to continue, care, play, love, teach. Just like any other child, but with an added difficulty (and worry).<BR/><BR/>p.-PaulGHurtubisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12625538199096088576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25376544.post-73332997760546660792007-02-12T22:30:00.000-05:002007-02-12T22:30:00.000-05:00As the father of 2 young kids myself, I try and pu...As the father of 2 young kids myself, I try and put myself in the same situation and find myself overwhelmed. However, Isaac is fortunate, there's no need for prayers. With Laura's strength and your optimism and good humour, all this means is things will be different. Not better, not worse, just different.<BR/><BR/>Don't worry Paul, everything will be fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25376544.post-42637685673887009232007-02-12T19:00:00.000-05:002007-02-12T19:00:00.000-05:00Thanks Gene, just keep your blog up & maybe we'll ...Thanks Gene, just keep your blog up & maybe we'll meet on the testa grande some day :) With luck, Isaac will outfish us both.<BR/><BR/>p.-PaulGHurtubisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12625538199096088576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25376544.post-62461961202710314122007-02-12T18:50:00.000-05:002007-02-12T18:50:00.000-05:00Mille grazie, bello!p.-Mille grazie, bello!<BR/><BR/>p.-PaulGHurtubisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12625538199096088576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25376544.post-31604803044998759392007-02-12T18:49:00.001-05:002007-02-12T18:49:00.001-05:00Thanks SD. Much appreciated. Speaking of laughter,...Thanks SD. Much appreciated. Speaking of laughter, that's pretty much the best part of it. Isaac laughs a lot, and he loves playing with mom & papa. He's a very good sport for his age :).<BR/><BR/>p.-PaulGHurtubisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12625538199096088576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25376544.post-72994984088993669992007-02-12T18:49:00.000-05:002007-02-12T18:49:00.000-05:00I don't know what to say. My heart goes out to you...I don't know what to say.<BR/> My heart goes out to you whole family.<BR/>I will say this,...<BR/>That child , regardless of the diagnosis, is damned lucky to have you as a father.<BR/>Good luck with everything. <BR/>GeneTrotskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914929381289648251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25376544.post-51513956353532379772007-02-12T18:27:00.000-05:002007-02-12T18:27:00.000-05:00Think not of it as a "death", but a journey of a d...Think not of it as a "death", but a journey of a different porportion..<BR/><BR/> One where, although the trials & tribulations will test all of you at each & every turn. The small steps gained will mean that much more when you see the joy in your Son's eyes, at the smallest of steps in progress.<BR/><BR/> Constant prayers & thoughts with you & all of yours..SDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11980560171666778844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25376544.post-88506956588592355242007-02-12T17:12:00.000-05:002007-02-12T17:12:00.000-05:00I love your writings and good things will come for...I love your writings and good things will come for your boys...Don't worry, Be Happy as the song says.<BR/><BR/>Keep your spirits up and just be you and all will work out in the end.<BR/><BR/>Ciao,<BR/><BR/>T:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com