tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824212541842333030.post6418239486990186331..comments2023-03-17T10:21:31.264-05:00Comments on Out on the Range with Granny Simplicity: Micah's DiagnosisGranny Simplicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110266660205010465noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824212541842333030.post-36056790124769018902010-08-02T17:11:35.062-05:002010-08-02T17:11:35.062-05:00I am really sorry to hear about Micah. But I know ...I am really sorry to hear about Micah. But I know with your love and unrelenting determination, you will do the best you can for Micah.Linda Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16875718412873470143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824212541842333030.post-91588732188829129162010-07-30T11:16:17.715-05:002010-07-30T11:16:17.715-05:00My dear friend. I have read your blog for many ye...My dear friend. I have read your blog for many years and even though you do not know me...I feel as though your family is my family through Christ. I think of you often, especially with these excessive heat warnings. You are in my prayers dialy. If ever there were a perfect place for Micah to be it is with you. Even though Micah's diagnosis comes as a surprise to you, actually God has prepared you to be his mommy and he will supply you with all that you need to do the job excellentlly. Micah has the best mommy, daddy, and sister. I believe he will thrive and flourish. Prayers are going up and miracles will come down. Please take care. You are in hour hearts and in our prayers. Love in Christ, Darlene in OKCDarlene in OKCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824212541842333030.post-76100298088989264852010-07-29T13:42:17.993-05:002010-07-29T13:42:17.993-05:00So sorry to hear this. May God give you strength, ...So sorry to hear this. May God give you strength, wisdom and joy as you find ways to help Micah.I know it was so hard to hear, but I'm also sure that now you'll better know how to reach and teach him.<br />Blessings!Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13933334242846229295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824212541842333030.post-14105361697163266192010-07-28T19:13:35.079-05:002010-07-28T19:13:35.079-05:00Hi There I some how came across your blog today as...Hi There I some how came across your blog today as I was blog hopping. But more likely, God brought me here. <br /><br />I have a nephew who is severly autistic. While he is still not verbal at 7 years old, the changes we've seen since the diagnosis are nothing short of miraculous. He was diagnosed at 20 months and at the time he couldn't walk, talk, or feed himself. With the exception of speaking he does it all, and he has learned some sign language to make up for the lack of speaking. <br /><br />One of the greatest days early on was when my brother saw him practicing sitting and standing on the steps - something his therapist taught him to do. <br /><br />He also suffers from seizures and thankfully that is now under control and he is even more focused than before. And he continues to reach milestones. <br /><br />I will keep your family in my prayers and she start this journey. But I will pass on the advice my brother & s-i-l give everyone -- ask a lot of questions and don't be afraid to try different therapies that are offered. The diagnosis is the hard part - and the future is in God's hands.<br /><br />Blessings<br /><br />SandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824212541842333030.post-52699425903701507282010-07-28T14:16:54.745-05:002010-07-28T14:16:54.745-05:00Hi Paula, I was going to say 'sorry to hear t...Hi Paula, I was going to say 'sorry to hear the news about the extent of Micah's autism but then I was thinking but he's come so far in such a short space of time that you and your family have been working with him - okay he may only apparently have a certain level of understanding etc but I truly believe that he will come on well and that he is blessed to have a supportive family like you Joe and Abby. I don't think this is a 'problem' but a blessing. One that will test all of you but one that I truly believe will benefit all of you. If there is anything I can do to help - please ask. I know I'm far away but I'm always here on-line or if you have skype - on skype too. My prayers are with you all but somehow I don't think you'll need them. God bless and take care. Jan (Leyland, England)Jan - Leyland, lancsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824212541842333030.post-25706961191407048142010-07-28T11:47:47.713-05:002010-07-28T11:47:47.713-05:00Praying for you and your family as you work to fig...Praying for you and your family as you work to figure out the best steps for Micah!<br /><br />There are lots of free resources online as well, for working with autistic children, so hopefully you find all that you need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824212541842333030.post-27970380703715071342010-07-28T09:53:00.673-05:002010-07-28T09:53:00.673-05:00Our prayers are with you, your family and especial...Our prayers are with you, your family and especially Micah. I can't say I can entirely relate but we do have a special needs daughter. Her learning challenges are due to an inoperable brain tumor. She is such a blessing and has beat the doctors up a bit because when they tell us she'll probably never..... she does it. We were told that if she lived past 4yrs of age it would be a miracle, well a mircale she is, as she's now 19yrs old. PTL!!! Of course this all has it's challenges for us as parents and now more than ever as we make preparations for her future, thinking ahead to a time when we are no longer here. HUGS and prayers for all of you. Just know that God is walking beside you and is there to listen.<br />Blessings,<br />KelleKelle at The Never Done Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089557752054842197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824212541842333030.post-47821678114228014662010-07-28T07:10:01.711-05:002010-07-28T07:10:01.711-05:00My nephew is autistic, he is 11 years old and doin...My nephew is autistic, he is 11 years old and doing quite well. It was tough for a while, for him and his parents, to learn how to deal with daily things. But as he has learned to communicate things have gotten so much easier. It's always a challenge, but just wanted to let you know that there is SO much out there to help you and Micah. Praying for you and your family on this journey. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190133377236175075noreply@blogger.com