tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254856431918445996.post7276521651300558133..comments2009-08-06T23:42:25.098-05:00Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14597901803216176184elijahland@gmail.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254856431918445996.post-61311157477100679182009-08-06T23:42:25.098-05:002009-08-06T23:42:25.098-05:00Thanks mom, I love you!<br /><br />And Ellen, you made me cry...in a good way of course. I know you know how I feel - which means a lot. You and Max are an inspiration to me.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14597901803216176184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254856431918445996.post-36313785521352522062009-07-06T21:40:38.265-05:002009-07-06T21:40:38.265-05:00Oh, Lisa. I know JUST how you are feeling, because that is exactly how I felt with all of Max&#39;s accomplishments in the early years. Bittersweet, they often were. And not the least bit irrational; how can you not always look to the future when you have a child who&#39;s got a black developmental cloud hanging over his head? BUT, here&#39;s the thing, and this I promise you: you will stop feeling this way. As Elijah continues to grow and do more and more, you will stop grieving and instead just appreciate, and accept. I promise. Elijah very much reminds me of Max--his brightness, his determination. Oh, and yeah, the cuteness!Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254856431918445996.post-43997907933184079952009-07-06T11:40:37.180-05:002009-07-06T11:40:37.180-05:00Lisa, As a Grandmom I can say that your children are always a part of you. That is something you never lose. When they hurt, you hurt. Being the mother of a child with special needs brings more worries because of the unknown future - as you said. You and Andy are doing a wonderful job of parenting Elijah. AND Elijah is a very determined young man. We are all here to encourage and help as we can. Love you, MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com