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Chani's avatar

This is beautiful <3

It's so hard knowing how to help a child on the spectrum. My oldest struggles with the same condition and I'm in tears wishing I'd been able to read this when he was 14 - for his sake.

Prayers for many happy times ahead for Tristan (and also for the children of parents who read this).

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Lorraine Nowlin's avatar

Absolutely heartwarming. May your son continue to be blessed.

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Pamela S's avatar

Thank you. As the mom of another 14-year-old boy with autism, I needed to hear this today.

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Danielle V. Naptastik's avatar

Oh my gosh I bawled twice for completely different reasons. This was great. Great job mom.

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Phaedrus's avatar

So, this popped up in my X (twitter) feed. I go on X maybe once per month for a few short minutes because it's trash for the most part. Just people with lots of followers who are good at enraging people and getting over on other people good at enraging people and lots of people who are addicted to being enraged. For some reason, this article by this person whom I've never heard of is in my feed. Okay, let's have a look...

OMG!!! Gut punch! wow! This is real. This is stuff that has the potential to make me a better husband, father, and human being. Subscribed.

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Kaeley Triller Harms's avatar

Thank you for these kind words and for purchasing a subscription to my blog. It blessed me. Hope I don’t disappoint!

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Ute Heggen's avatar

I was so glad to read this heartwarming story, after blocking a troll on my channel, who claims that he "passes" for years now. I'm sure he doesn't, because the bigger/taller the dudes are, the more intimidated people will be and praise for what is not there. God bless these special children and keep them safe from society's failures.

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Laurie Wood's avatar

As the mom of a son and daughter with Down Syndrome my heart ached at your story for so many reasons, including that young Downs girl trying to dance for her peers. Thanks for sharing that the Lord is even closer then we know and we only need to reach out in prayer.

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Tam Gronewold's avatar

Praise the Lord for counting those tears and making a way in T's wilderness. I love you both.

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Kim Cosgrove's avatar

Such a great story. Thanks for telling us! 💕

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Double Mc's avatar

What a great story. I'm so happy for those kids.

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Leah Rose's avatar

Perfectly said! This is just what I was thinking!

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