tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post2377855213592031798..comments2024-03-28T15:04:45.404-07:00Comments on life with greyson + parker: people are goodmommykellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697924681816487574noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-65367786083758280162016-12-19T20:15:17.873-08:002016-12-19T20:15:17.873-08:00This brought tears to my eyes. My almost 3 year o...This brought tears to my eyes. My almost 3 year old grandson was just diagnosed a couple of months ago, he is my ray of light. ❤️ God bless your beautiful family. Looking forward to following your story. Fashionistaover40https://www.blogger.com/profile/04265521612534544294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-29249008190379404182016-05-10T17:11:41.162-07:002016-05-10T17:11:41.162-07:00I had tears rolling down my eyes... I believe God ...I had tears rolling down my eyes... I believe God comes in forms to give us hope and he did in the form of Frank. <br />Thank u fr giving hope to move forward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-62915847921791075482014-10-01T17:32:13.932-07:002014-10-01T17:32:13.932-07:00Beautiful, everybody needs a Frank in their life s...Beautiful, everybody needs a Frank in their life sometime! Prayers for your boys, your family and Frank !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801260768463782510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-59050256179098048002014-08-15T14:31:30.016-07:002014-08-15T14:31:30.016-07:00Hi Chrissy -
I'm a 61 year old grandfathe...Hi Chrissy -<br /> I'm a 61 year old grandfather of 2 gorgeous girls and I don't mind telling you I was tearing up reading this post, but that's not the point of my comment here.<br /> Reading this bittersweet story of yours I was reminded of an old country tune called "Teddy Bear' by a relic of a country singer by the name of Red Sovine.<br /> It's just a sweet old song about truckers, truck drivers and the little men they sometimes cross paths with. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bi_kRv0dOkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-28913797399422797182014-07-27T14:35:25.367-07:002014-07-27T14:35:25.367-07:00Beautiful! Beautiful! Jen https://www.blogger.com/profile/16772927922484984399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-3055710968945355582014-07-19T09:15:36.035-07:002014-07-19T09:15:36.035-07:00I just came across your post via Handmade Home. Wh...I just came across your post via Handmade Home. What a great story! My brother has autism (he's almost 35 now!) and he too has always LOVED garbage trucks. We were visiting my sisters in NY (we live in OR) and had a similiar experience with a garbage truck driver who was super nice and asked my brother if he wanted to sit in the truck so we could get a picture. It's so great to have those interactions! Gotta love those garbage truck drivers!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-30169542905717933952014-06-06T12:26:27.432-07:002014-06-06T12:26:27.432-07:00You just brought me back in time to when my 21 yea...You just brought me back in time to when my 21 year old was a little boy. Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-69858706181350645682014-05-30T06:04:56.043-07:002014-05-30T06:04:56.043-07:00Just read this....I wish Frank (maybe he does by n...Just read this....I wish Frank (maybe he does by now) could know this...its so inspiring. Praise God for the ways he blesses us with relationships!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-1173802802111625452013-09-16T18:50:30.916-07:002013-09-16T18:50:30.916-07:00I love this story. Your sons are beautiful. I ha...I love this story. Your sons are beautiful. I have a 6 year old boy named Luke. He is also on the autism spectrum. When he was two he didn't speak much at all but he always mentioned the trash truck when he would hear it a street away, and enjoyed watching it pass by very much. I love your overall attitude and writing style. I really enjoy coming to your blog and reading your posts. Also on a side note your son might really like the book Smash Mash Crash, There goes the trash!, if you don't already own it.♥ Stacy I hope you continue to share your stories for a long time. Stacy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105638371694373781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-58119458453565065472013-08-17T06:40:19.111-07:002013-08-17T06:40:19.111-07:00Another thank you to Frank and to Chrissy for writ...Another thank you to Frank and to Chrissy for writing is a way most wouldn't understand, but do here. Autism speaks! Hugs to you and your special but ordinary family.<br />Ellicott City, MDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-73007771469475295942013-07-27T08:10:51.876-07:002013-07-27T08:10:51.876-07:00Been there, am there and will be there for as long...Been there, am there and will be there for as long as I can. My two sons have severe autism and are now 22 and 21. Your family will make it for the long haul if you keep your amazing joy. Humor and joy is what keeps us together while we have watched other families dealing with autism splinter. Stay strong but remember to take breaks from the stress and emotions. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-82932876618896519102013-07-26T11:02:41.944-07:002013-07-26T11:02:41.944-07:00Beautiful story of simple compassion making a worl...Beautiful story of simple compassion making a world of difference - it means so very much to us mamas of special boys!Heather Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563913535839786305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-556930577002416402013-07-26T10:14:23.729-07:002013-07-26T10:14:23.729-07:00This just made me cry. The world is good. Your son...This just made me cry. The world is good. Your sons are awesome. :)cyclefreakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083178572747305836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-60601419998597682532013-07-25T16:09:26.064-07:002013-07-25T16:09:26.064-07:00Just saw your story on the Nightly News - I have t...Just saw your story on the Nightly News - I have two sons aged 10 and 11 with autism. My oldest was not speaking at 4 years old although he would echo - I will never forget the first time I asked him a question and he answered 'yes' rather than repeating - Your story brought it all back - hugs to you, it's difficult but rewarding. For us, things have gotten much better as time goes on. When my son was diagnosed, the doctor pretty much wrote him off as going nowhere - Now, he is at the top of his class and even helps other students. We are confident he will do well in life. Best of luck to you and your family! judi https://www.blogger.com/profile/08582481402507230199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-81764445696751577252013-07-25T16:01:57.336-07:002013-07-25T16:01:57.336-07:00We need more Franks in this world. That touched m...We need more Franks in this world. That touched my heart. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04633869398284659614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-83759641837467792132013-07-24T22:08:47.563-07:002013-07-24T22:08:47.563-07:00Franks boss is also a good person :) Franks boss is also a good person :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-17581152648383643632013-07-24T13:31:20.340-07:002013-07-24T13:31:20.340-07:00Wow, My son is also four and is also autistic. Thi...Wow, My son is also four and is also autistic. This really touched my heart.onslewehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244768597843334656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-11305428459060951512013-07-24T10:55:39.948-07:002013-07-24T10:55:39.948-07:00I agree. It should also be sent to Mayor Swearing...I agree. It should also be sent to Mayor Swearingen and the City Council.<br /><br />Ashley Swearengin, Mayor<br />2600 Fresno Street<br />Room 2075<br />Fresno, CA 93721<br /><br />Blong Xiong, Councilmember District 1, Email FAX (559) 268-1043<br /> <br />Sal Quintero, Councilmember District 5, Email FAX (559) 490-5395<br /><br />Steve Brandau, Councilmember District 2, Email FAX (559) 621-7892<br /> <br />Lee Brand, Councilmember District 6, Email FAX (559) 621-7896<br /><br />Oliver L. Baines III, Councilmember District 3, Email FAX (559) 621-7893<br /> <br />Clint Olivier, Councilmember District 7, Email FAX (559) 498-2541<br /><br />Paul Caprioglio, Councilmember District 4, Email FAX (559) 621-7848<br /> <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-38173426355418700862013-07-24T10:05:05.666-07:002013-07-24T10:05:05.666-07:00I am trying to write this with tears in my eyes.I ...I am trying to write this with tears in my eyes.I haven't read such a heartfelt story in a long time. there are still good people in this world and I'm so happy that people like Frank are on this earth ! I have a Grandson with Autism, not as severe as your sons but it is hard sometimesbecause people don't care about how to communicate with him.I hope that there will be many more people like Frank in your sons life!<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-43060180671666780202013-07-23T20:37:28.742-07:002013-07-23T20:37:28.742-07:00WoW.....thanks for sharing, going to share with as...WoW.....thanks for sharing, going to share with as many as I can. My son who has autism had a similar experince when we lived in KY. In such crazy, hectic,chaotic time, its good to know people are so caring!!!!Tracy Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366995706778970941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-60221241928853120832013-07-23T20:34:59.720-07:002013-07-23T20:34:59.720-07:00Thank you for sharing this. Isn't it wonderful...Thank you for sharing this. Isn't it wonderful that there are people like Frank in the world?SoCo momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690650885909492867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-2089922942389697802013-07-23T18:48:20.590-07:002013-07-23T18:48:20.590-07:00Thank you for sharing this.....teared up reading i...Thank you for sharing this.....teared up reading it!! It just reminds me that my daughter isn't facing autism alone.Jennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-39651202675335412762013-07-23T18:09:27.598-07:002013-07-23T18:09:27.598-07:00I have tears as well as I read this. Thank God fo...I have tears as well as I read this. Thank God for man like Frank. I know how much this meant to you Chrissy, as I have had my ups and downs sorting through my son's Asperger's. If only more people in this world would take the time to educate themselves, before saying something they may regret.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-62509494014795359682013-07-23T11:23:07.324-07:002013-07-23T11:23:07.324-07:00Everyone looks at old pictures of their now teenag...Everyone looks at old pictures of their now teenage child and misses that preschool version of their child for a minute. But for many parents of children with autism, we see the worst of autism when we look at those pics.... where our kids were more trapped in the prison of confusion and discomfort than they are today. You can see the fear in their eyes in photos at birthday parties, etc. I did not think I missed those years at all. It is indescribably hard to deal with this stage, with the child's challenges, with your own feelings about your child being giving this diagnosis and with people who criticize your parenting rather than believe your child is autistic. But this story today gave me an unexpected gift. It reminded me of that magical time when fire trucks and taxis were some of the only things that brought my child out of his shell. I cannot emphasize enough what a few minutes of human kindness might mean to someone else. Thanks for sharing. Tracy Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08142713847255081282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-45455671640143800342013-07-03T22:55:13.647-07:002013-07-03T22:55:13.647-07:00What a wonderful story! God puts angels on the ear...What a wonderful story! God puts angels on the earth for everyone to be reminded of his grace. It is great that you see the good and wonderful spirit in a man that is looked over as apart of everyday life. He however is an apparent big part of your sweet son's life and he did not even know! This gives me goosebump and bring a smile to my face!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08511054179498417639noreply@blogger.com