tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post5907722848248410823..comments2023-10-08T07:43:51.327-05:00Comments on These Broken Vases | Finding Beauty in Unexpected Places: Words are powerful. Words hurt.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09611345201573528750noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-20785550217975573632010-02-15T21:42:42.639-06:002010-02-15T21:42:42.639-06:00Hey Andy and Ellen. Yesterday I had a dream about ...Hey Andy and Ellen. Yesterday I had a dream about you guys out of the blue. We were in a group and some people were making some jokes about 'retarded' people. Most everybody was laughing a ton, but then I looked at you guys. Your eyes were so intense, really angry and really hurt. I was really taken back, and then realized you were feeling all that because of Nichole. So then I woke up thinking I should be careful about my humor and what I laugh at. Anyhow, it was crazy that you wrote this so soon after that random dream... Well I love you guys, Bye!Nathan Hammernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-43717182763117628302010-02-15T16:07:21.691-06:002010-02-15T16:07:21.691-06:00I have younger brother, age 17, who was diagnosed ...I have younger brother, age 17, who was diagnosed with a form of Autism when he was around 2 years old. Autism is a developmental disorder that affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills. And like those with Down syndrome, Autistic children often get labeled as retarded, slow, or any number of derogatory clichés. But as I have seen over the past 17 years, people with these disorders are often times much more intelligent than we realize. <br />For example: Sean, my brother, can tell me about something we did together 6 years ago in vivid detail. And many times I cannot remember what I had for breakfast. <br /><br />I am sure your little Nichole will turn out to be a dynamic and influential woman. <br /><br /><br />P.S.<br />I found your blog though your sisters post on Facebook.Eric אריקhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06124839250982181040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-89753339181390925272010-02-15T12:26:28.443-06:002010-02-15T12:26:28.443-06:00Beautifully written! Nichole truly is beautiful.....Beautifully written! Nichole truly is beautiful... anyone can see that. I made the pledge last year and will talk to the TK through 8th grade student body about it on 3/3/10. I'm also glad to read that the "MR" status was changed to "ID". Our kids have "delays" in some areas, but like you said, they are far superior in many other areas in terms of love, patience, acceptance. Thank you for your beautiful words.Monica Crumleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11292679754594755040noreply@blogger.com