tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post5521550879794559551..comments2023-11-12T11:31:23.535-05:00Comments on My Five Men: In the Autism World LatelyBetsy Brockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-8776269083528895032015-04-06T07:09:24.048-04:002015-04-06T07:09:24.048-04:00Being. Retired educated, i wish I had found your b...Being. Retired educated, i wish I had found your blog whike I was in the classroom to have had a peek of home life. I believe I did okay but probably could've done even more for those kiddos! Thanks for sharing.Nonna Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16012184355923456462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-61751383363432057212015-04-05T06:34:42.698-04:002015-04-05T06:34:42.698-04:00Hi Betsy,
I've said it before, I love and admi...Hi Betsy,<br />I've said it before, I love and admire the way you just "go with" all of the little quirks and see the bright side of your family's life in the autism world. What a great mom you are! Have a wonderful Easter with your family!<br /><br />Laurie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-64486150626337822422015-04-04T15:54:21.007-04:002015-04-04T15:54:21.007-04:00Back from vacation and getting caught up on my Bet...Back from vacation and getting caught up on my Betsy blog posts. So glad to see that Spencer didn't get upset with your cleanup job. That pile was getting massive! <br /><br />Have a Happy Easter, Betsy!Yujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-66507386188901855892015-04-04T08:22:57.940-04:002015-04-04T08:22:57.940-04:00Even though we can really have no idea how difficu...Even though we can really have no idea how difficult living with autism is, <br />you are an inspiration to so many.<br />Autism affects every area of their/<b>your</b> lives.corners of my lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014579908062866837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-83207821343727129892015-04-03T17:16:11.154-04:002015-04-03T17:16:11.154-04:00A mother's love has no boundaries..ask any Mom...A mother's love has no boundaries..ask any Mom:) Yeah and I agree Moms are special too:) But I know you are stretched more than some..and yes we can do things we never believed of ourselves. It is a journey, and it takes us through valleys and mountain tops.<br /> As far as the quirks go..we all have them. I just find our boys have the special ones that make us smile more:)<br />Please keep on posting Betsy, I get much joy and encouragement from your blog.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214584150711242076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-64519122515204844782015-04-03T16:58:01.463-04:002015-04-03T16:58:01.463-04:00Hi, Kim :) Wow...thank you so much. I love it wh...Hi, Kim :) Wow...thank you so much. I love it when a reader tells me that they read! I appreciate your kind words so much. I really do agree that moms of all kinds of kids need to stick together...love and encourage each other. We have the most important job in the world. Congrats to you on making it to 20 years with your son. How wonderful. My Taylor is 23 and it's so fun and gratifying to see them grow up into fine adults. So, big hugs right back to you! And thanks so much for reading! xoBetsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-90747372367223759032015-04-03T16:44:28.342-04:002015-04-03T16:44:28.342-04:00Hi Betsy, I've followed your blog for a while ...Hi Betsy, I've followed your blog for a while and have never commented. I haven't been affected by Autism I am the mother of a 20 year old son and just felt like saying hi and sending some hugs your way because I think your a wonderful Mom and all us Mom's need to stick together and empower and lift each other up..((((( ))))) so here's some hugs. Love your blogKimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-23747414974149507642015-04-03T15:59:27.961-04:002015-04-03T15:59:27.961-04:00Aw, thanks Taria...I'm the lucky one to have s...Aw, thanks Taria...I'm the lucky one to have such fun and caring blog friends like you! Hope you have a lovely Easter...Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-11677835820880691542015-04-03T15:34:41.917-04:002015-04-03T15:34:41.917-04:00You and your wonderful family are such an inspirat...You and your wonderful family are such an inspiration to me, Betsy. Sending thoughts and prayers and gratefulness your way. TariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-88059572108035986152015-04-03T15:19:48.613-04:002015-04-03T15:19:48.613-04:00yes, perhaps some day....that would be a wonderful...yes, perhaps some day....that would be a wonderful miracle!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-79265733746634722412015-04-03T15:18:51.542-04:002015-04-03T15:18:51.542-04:00I appreciate you trying to come up with a solution...I appreciate you trying to come up with a solution, but I'm not really looking for one. He's very possessive about his stacks. They are his most prized possession! He won't let anyone touch them and would get very upset, even cry, if I were to try to put them in a box or any kind. Then he would remove them from the box and cry big crocodile tears as he tried to get his stacks back like he had them.Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-38074838221591638762015-04-03T15:14:21.221-04:002015-04-03T15:14:21.221-04:00Yep...a little sneaky...just like with any child. ...Yep...a little sneaky...just like with any child. haha. Yes, I know you can relate with our special kids...but we moms are special, too, I think. Nothing like a mother's love to stretch you and give you strength to make you do things you never believed you could do! :) Happy Easter! Hope your family enjoys the weekend!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-36095609475541618702015-04-03T15:12:42.894-04:002015-04-03T15:12:42.894-04:00Noah, right? Yes, I remember...but can't beli...Noah, right? Yes, I remember...but can't believe he's 16 already! My boys love their laptops....I'm sure Noah does, too! And there is just something about trains that fascinates them....amazing!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-20358804482281542015-04-03T15:11:04.722-04:002015-04-03T15:11:04.722-04:00Thanks, Anita....I sure do appreciate my blog frie...Thanks, Anita....I sure do appreciate my blog friends like you. Happy Easter! Do you get to see any grandbabies?Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-90230446402126787962015-04-03T15:10:03.278-04:002015-04-03T15:10:03.278-04:00haha...well, good luck with that! I think she wou...haha...well, good luck with that! I think she would notice and not be happy with you!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-90582633001727484332015-04-03T15:08:01.161-04:002015-04-03T15:08:01.161-04:00Thanks, Laurie...the weekend has started off very ...Thanks, Laurie...the weekend has started off very well...hope yours is wonderful, too!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-26977230247877465052015-04-03T15:07:31.648-04:002015-04-03T15:07:31.648-04:00Well, we are start out living and learning...and p...Well, we are start out living and learning...and patience comes through the years. ha. Sounds like your pastor is a great OT. We never had a good one all through school...very frustrating..glad those days are over.Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-10529695053499791062015-04-03T13:49:08.640-04:002015-04-03T13:49:08.640-04:00We are/were aware of yesterday's significance ...We are/were aware of yesterday's significance and it did receive a great deal more publicity than in the past. Perhaps some day a cure or prevention will be discovered. California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-2275133571628538142015-04-03T10:47:10.212-04:002015-04-03T10:47:10.212-04:00What if the sides were perspex so he can see what ...What if the sides were perspex so he can see what is inside and say all his work is safe inside it and can't fall over . . . and he can get it all out any time he wants . . . Eddie Bluelightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069024660422117718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-55882303448533978822015-04-03T09:51:17.673-04:002015-04-03T09:51:17.673-04:00Thank you for that post Betsy. I totally get what ...Thank you for that post Betsy. I totally get what your are saying. Enjoy your boys and their quirks, we too have chosen to do that with our son. And sometimes you just have to be a little sneaky:)<br />Happy Easter to you and your family.<br />Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214584150711242076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-13298373016556843952015-04-03T09:44:04.639-04:002015-04-03T09:44:04.639-04:00My grandson has autism and is now 16. He has not y...My grandson has autism and is now 16. He has not yet asked to drive but he says he thinks about it. I think he could do it. His mom depends on him to remember names of streets, how to get there and back and things the rest of us do not remember. He got a new laptop computer and spends a lot of time on it. He also loves trains and the two of them drove to Union City, Indiana/Ohio to watch three different train systems pass by. He can tell us about any train he sees on television or in a magazine or book. He is totally fascinated by trains and even train crossing signs, signals and gates.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03907775548207024225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-61782079092868029622015-04-03T09:39:08.027-04:002015-04-03T09:39:08.027-04:00i have learned much about autism from reading your...i have learned much about autism from reading your blog, Betsy. Thank you. Happy Eastervt,onyounabd your family... I keep you and your men in my prayers.Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-4402433842767721352015-04-03T09:34:18.955-04:002015-04-03T09:34:18.955-04:00Awww Spencer! Maybe I have to do the same with Esp...Awww Spencer! Maybe I have to do the same with Esperanza's bedroom lol (is a mess)<br />Happy Easter Betsy!Gloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-60439999044388671092015-04-03T08:59:09.802-04:002015-04-03T08:59:09.802-04:00Much love to you, my new friend! And, Happy Easter...Much love to you, my new friend! And, Happy Easter. Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01569684144657934330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-53106743995599912122015-04-03T08:43:01.552-04:002015-04-03T08:43:01.552-04:00My preacher is an OT over several schools in our a...My preacher is an OT over several schools in our area. He has such a sweet spirit, and I imagine you do too. I'm sure if one of my children were on the spectrum I would live and learn, but I would probably struggle because I don't have much patience- it is one of my worst faults. You inspire me when you talk about life with your boys.<br /> Y'all have a wonderful Easter weekend! Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.com