tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23284097.post4282157029773884433..comments2023-09-03T07:38:56.746-04:00Comments on Musings and Observations...: Welcome to Holland.....Crazy Computer Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00050349204017128913noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23284097.post-43739434825564936962008-04-01T15:36:00.000-04:002008-04-01T15:36:00.000-04:00What a wonderful story, the tale of Holland. My a...What a wonderful story, the tale of Holland. My adoptive mom took in foster kids, almost all of which were special needs (autistic, fetal alcohol syndrome, etc). I also spent many summers as a counselor for a special needs camp - my kids were the severely autistic kids.<BR/><BR/>It really is a different language, and once you learn it I think it becomes a part of you. I think I passed on that translation to my son, he is naturally open and accepting of anyone. There is a neighborhood boy with autism. The other kids tend to ignore him, but he considers my son his best friend. Nothing my Daniel did, just a way he is.<BR/><BR/>It is tough when we have these ideas, how we want our kids lives to be. In the end, we have to trust that our best will be good enough. And trust we will have the sanity to make it through another week!<BR/><BR/>Great blog, I enjoyed reading it!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482832714998908670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23284097.post-66717132409347985842008-04-01T13:00:00.000-04:002008-04-01T13:00:00.000-04:00Mike,I've come across your blog, and it seems we h...Mike,<BR/>I've come across your blog, and it seems we have a great deal in common. I have recently become a single father after being married for 19 out of the 21years I was with her (casting me and our two wonderful children aside for a younger guy)!<BR/>After spending some time on your blog, great stuff by the way, I find you have traveled a path similar to the one I am trying to focus on.(the one less traveled, maybe?)<BR/>I think I would find it very helpful to have you as a friend, if you could find the time. Man, you sure do keep busy, but it sounds like 'fun' busy.<BR/>If you think you could spare a little time email me. I could use some new friends and you remind me a lot of myself, but you are quite inspiring.<BR/>my email is britalch@gmail.com<BR/>my blog is http://eastofacadia.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>take care,<BR/>tcTChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927332629125083823noreply@blogger.com