APRIL - AUTISM AWARENESS




Just sharing with you, my blogfriends, our dear daughter-in-law's post
where she shares the story of our youngest grandson, Aidan!
That's him trying to pull his sissy's hair!

We sure need to get an updated photo
of hubby and me with our grands!


Enjoy!



Comments

Ginny Hartzler said…
Aidan is a beautiful child with a charming smile!! It is astonishing how more and more children have autism, when not too long ago, it was widely unheard of. Phil works with quite a few of these people, mostly the ones with Asperger's. I wonder if they will ever find out the true cause? I have watched Jenny McCarthy talk about her son a lot, people either seem to love her theories or totally disagree with her, there seems to be no middle ground there.
April 9, 2011 at 3:44 PM
Warren Baldwin said…
I'll link over. I've been to her blog before and it is good. You have a great looking family!
April 9, 2011 at 5:01 PM
Warren Baldwin said…
Please let Melissa know I read her post but couldn't log in to wordpress to leave a comment. Thanks.
April 9, 2011 at 5:05 PM
Glenda said…
Beautiful post - and beautiful family, Karin! Aidan is precious; I love his smile! It's so uplifting to hear one speak of blessings in the midst of trials.
April 9, 2011 at 7:19 PM
Unknown said…
Thanks for sharing this part of your family and making us aware of Autism in the month of April. What a cutie Aidan is.
April 9, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Reanaclaire said…
very cute and adorable child!
coming by via Ginny's blog.. have a nice sunday!
April 9, 2011 at 9:58 PM
Betsy Banks Adams said…
Hi Karin, Aiden is a gorgeous little boy... It's great that he is in such a wonderful family --who will love him and help him to grow in the ways which he can... God Be with him--them....

YES---we need to all be more aware of Autism. I read another blog this week talking about Autism.

Hugs,
Betsy
April 9, 2011 at 10:08 PM
George said…
Thanks for the reminder, and thanks for sharing Aidan and his beautiful smile with us.
I'm on my way to Melissa's blog now.
April 9, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Bernie said…
God bless you and your beautiful family. Am going to pop over to Melissa's blog.....:-)Hugs
April 10, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said…
I work with special needs children, and some of them have autism. My pastor's wife said that by having a son who died gave me empathy with them.
April 10, 2011 at 3:31 AM
Hootin Anni said…
What a sweet sweet photo of you all...

I know what it's like to have a grandchild that is considered 'different'...my oldest grandson had Down Syndrome. It takes a toll on our strengths ---but oh the joys never cease!!!


My Sunday's Link:

In the Shadows of your Mind

It's always a delight to have you visit with me...thanks for stopping by yesterday while I was out all day. Hope your Sunday treats you well.
April 10, 2011 at 3:55 AM
Unknown said…
What a beautiful tribute. We have one gson with Asperger's. Our daughter has been so emphatic with natural treatment for him you can hardly tell it. They are always such lovable children. I love your previous post about the wood music. Blessings this day. Family all worked in our yard yesterday and it is like a lovely new landscape. So grateful for that outing.
QMM
April 10, 2011 at 10:20 AM
ellen b. said…
It's great to see a photo of you, hubby and the grands. May God continue to give you joy and strength in everyday life with autism. Aidan is a cutie...
April 10, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Unknown said…
What a beautiful and heart-felt post Melissa wrote. Most people would not have mentioned "blessings" in the same post with "autism". Melissa is a special mom.

And Aiden such a little sweetie! He is blessed to be living with a loving family such as yours.
Great pic too!
Hugs
April 10, 2011 at 5:50 PM
Marsha Young said…
We have a nephew who has been diagnosed somewhere on the "autism spectrum" - and how tough it is on his parents to navigate the medical community on this issue.

Blessings to you - Marsha
April 10, 2011 at 7:07 PM
Shug said…
Hi Karin...
thank you for sharing this with us..
Your daughter sounds like a real treasure to have as a mom. Aidan is a Blessed little guy. Isn't it amazing that when we look at the whole scope of things,.... that in a very different way, we are Blessed because God chooses special people to take care of special kids...
Hugs,
Shug
April 10, 2011 at 8:44 PM
Velvet Over Steel said…
Wonderful post & yes you do have a beautiful family!!! So glad that you support each other and are All there for your grand-children! So important!! I didn't have that for mine, but tried very hard to make up for it just being 'us' for the most part. They turned out well.. but I sure know that I 'will' be there for my grand-children!! ;-)

HUGS to you, Karin!
Coreen xoxo
P.S. I want to see that picture soon of you, your husband and those beautiful grandkids!! :-)
April 12, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Anonymous said…
Thought I would comment and say neat theme, did you make it for yourself? It's really awesome!
August 28, 2011 at 2:39 PM
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