[christinelin]

A discussion on another thread about what to say to a SN parent reminded me that I wanted to share a phone call I got yesterday. A friend -- not a super close friend, but someone I like a great deal from my church community -- called. She said she just wanted to check in (my son was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in September and I initially had a very hard time with it). She asked if there were any websites I could recommend for her to read so she could understand what we are facing better.

I was just floored by her kindness -- no sappy or pitying -- just 'I know you are on a journey and I plan to be beside you for it.' She is a gem. I wish I could clone her to be in the lives of all of the families on this board.

 

[FuzzyOne]

it is so wonderful to receive support. i am on the receiving end of support from my MIL all the time and i really don't know what we would do without her. i am so glad you had that experience!

 

[BookGoddess]

Thanks for sharing. It's wonderful to know there are people like that.

I have that kind of support from my mom. She must have read every book I have on SN and when she finds articles she gives those to me.

 

[mamaverdi]

 

[azmomtoone]

: Very cool!

 

[serenetabbie]

That is so wonderful

 

[traceface]

that's great. Some people are just so awesome and caring