I read the Special Needs board and I'm awed...

[Anonymous]

by the strength, resiliancy and compassion of the parents and children over there. I know that most there didn't have the "choice" of having a child w/ special needs and there but for the grace of God...

If you EVER feel like the pettiness of this board gets you down, head on over to the Special Needs board and get a look at what seriously committed parenting and heroism looks like.

I just felt like a shout out was necessary to the Special Needs moms and their families. You rock.

[Anonymous]

Thanks. Your post feels great!

But we're not heroes. Anyone is capable of parenting a special needs child. I just want to say that.

Thanks for your delightful post! Rock on with your wonderful self!

[Anonymous]

I agree with OP. I have a SN nephew with severe autism -- doesn't talk, is in diapers at age 6, has some self-destructive behaviors (pinching, biting himself), etc. My SIL and BIL are AMAZING with him. They're patient, loving, compassionate, tireless, and proud as hell of their little guy. As well they should be -- he's an awesome kid! Plus they have a typical 7 yo DD who they're equally as wonderful with, and I don't think ever feels like her needs come second and who loves her little brother fiercely.

Both SIL and BIL are DH's and mine's biggest parenting role models. I know that if I can be half the parents either of them are, DS is one lucky kid.

[Anonymous]

Well said, OP!

[Anonymous]

Thank you. I've got two SN kids and find the posters on that thread very supportive and compassionate. I think spending a week at our house would give many a different perspective on their own kids, their marriages and parenting challenges.

[Anonymous]

Glad OP started this thread so we can share the love a little (after getting our bitch on on the 'what does the toddler call your boobs thread,' maybe). I totally agree with OP. I've been on the SN board a few times with some concerns about my DS who has some motor issues but is probably NT, and I am always awed by the grace, compassion and support of that crowd. Hugs to you all.

[Anonymous]

Nice thread! I feel the same way about SN parents.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the reminder!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks. Your post feels great!

But we're not heroes. Anyone is capable of parenting a special needs child. I just want to say that.

Thanks for your delightful post! Rock on with your wonderful self!

Maybe the parents aren't heroes...b/c you're right...most parents will do what needs to be done with love. But the kids are.

[Anonymous]

Thank you, OP.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I thank you as well. Great post.

[aprilmayjune]

I am going to go over and read that after I get done on this one, it is really refreshing to see someone with some positive things to say about/to each other on here though!

[Anonymous]

It's so good to keep in mind when things are hard or your child is driving you crazy that it could always be worse. Really puts things in perspective.

[Anonymous]

Amen! Completely agree! Wonderful thread..