General Chat

Thanks Whirley and AlisoninOz,

Going ok. Have my Herceptin treatment tomorrow and my little guy is happy because his school has sports days today and he came 3rd in his race.

Alison

Hope you don't mine me asking, but in what state? Also I hope you are feeling a bit stronger at present. ((((((((hugs))))))))

Alison xx

Hi Alison, we're always here for a chat. Thinking of you all today:)

Thanks again to Jenxx, Bridget, Whirley, hoobity boobity and AlisoninOz, I very much appreciate everyone's wishes.

Alison (also in Oz!)

Thinking of you and your family everyday.
xxxx

Alison, you are not being melodramatic at all and if talking on here helps in some way, then you carry on. It is natural for you to be worried about your little boy.

Sending you and your family postive vibes:)

x

Having read your thread and all the amzaing replies i feel humbled. I have not been in your position I am one of the fortunate although i did have a child who died after birth.
You and your family are an inspiration and reading the words of Bridge Over Troubled Water made me cry.
I will keep you and all your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I have used this site for advice recently and found everyone to be so kind and helpful and it was so much easier to allow my thoughts to be written down rather than spoken to other friends.

Bridget

I had to laugh - of course I spell my name properly! Hate it being spelt any other way. ((((((hug for you))))))) and for Alison's everywhere.

Alison xx

Just like to leave you a (((((((((hug)))))))
Jenxx

Thank you Muffy, AlisoninOz (who spells her name correctly!!!) and Flump. I think I also remember that Mair was posting on her OH's account - Malcolm? So, I apologise if that's the case and I've called you Malcolm instead of Mair. (if my memory banks are working properly).

Regards
Alison

I cant say much more than what has been said,only if your faith is strong it will help you through.One Day at a Time,As time go's by your son will slowly accept what will be,just keep him close and Allow others to keep you close,will keep you in my prayers.Also it is GOOD to let it out, so Chat as much as you need,the answer may be there one day.x

Hi Alison,

I've only just seen this thread but wanted to tell you that my thoughts are with you. I can't offer any advice or help to you unfortunately because apart from our spouses being some years older than us that's about all we have in commom. Still I hope things go well for you and your beautiful boy. ((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs to both of you))))))))))))))))))))))))

Alison

Keep posting Alison.

We're all here rooting for you xx

Good Morning Everyone (here it's morning anyway!),

Thank you so much for your support, everybody. It's good to "chat" to other people who aren't emotionally involved with our family situation. I don't like to burden my family with tears, even though they're very supportive. Sometimes when I'm out and about, I see friends or acquaintances and they get teary (it's a little daunting when someone says "how are you" and THEY start to cry!!!)

Thank you especially to the parents of other children with special needs who posted. You know how it is - will my child get a job, drive a car, get married? At least if the Psychologist can get my son as functional in society as possible, it won't be so much of a strain on his one and only sibling.

When I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed or down, I'll pop back on here and re-read your messages and get myself re-inspired!

I've found there are a lot of lovely people in the world and I thank you all very much.

Hooroo!
Alison

Alison,
I really don't know what to say to you....

I feel for you very much. xxxx

((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))) to you and your Son. xxxxx

Alison please may I leave you a {{{{{{{{hug}}}}}}}}} my heart aches for you. My son has classic autism and my daughter has autistic tendencies as well as complex needs and I am truly blessed to have them you have a wonderfully unique little boy who has great understanding of things around him and you have his love which is more precious than gold, I do know where you are coming from in that you know one day you precious treasure will one day have to face the world alone please do not think that what is said to you concerning your boy is set in stone every child is an individual and will bless you in his own way you know your boy best so be guided by your heart and by his ~ he loves his Mum and is worried for her and perhaps for himself you are very brave and are doing a beautiful thing in preparing him for his life of independence times will be hard to look to each other for stregnth ~ you are truly a special lady and you will be rewarded day by day and showered with blessing upon blessing. Always remember to take time for you I know how hard this can be but you need it too you will be on my heart very much and if you wish to pm me Im quite happy for you to do so please take care and do not think your alone you seem to have a good many friends here x

Alison I have no words of wisdom for you just a lot of compassion and hope.

I hope it helped you to write it down and always remember when you are feeling low or angry that the people here will BE here for you.

Alison, yours is a terribly sad story, but at the same time such a beautiful illustration of the bond between a mother and her son. He sounds like a lovely lad, and you sound like a wonderful mum for him.

Hang on to that love, because that is what will keep you both going.

Dear Alison, I can't really add much but I echo what all the others have wished you, and send you a big bear hug as well, and one for your boys.The thought occurred to me that perhaps sheer bloody mindedness to survive for your youngest will make you well, even medical people agree that the power of the mind is a huge factor in deciding these things.Wishing you all the best luck in the world, and please come online and rant anytime, we are all here for you.Love and more hugs, Nina from sunny Sheffield.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Alison. after all thats been said on here theres not much more I can say,Except to wish you and your family well,and that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, **M**.xx