tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post3100103526181110795..comments2024-03-29T03:43:45.977-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: Your Son, My InspirationDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-91619057555184005672011-09-14T00:11:09.223-04:002011-09-14T00:11:09.223-04:00Thank You! I just read this re-posted in Australia...Thank You! I just read this re-posted in Australia's Down Syndrome journal, which I hardly ever read because there's something about it which just seems to limit my daughter's future dreams. Your letter made me cry, with hope, hope that this is what I can achieve as a parent. Thanks you so much for seeing what you did in your conversation with that young man - I also hope that as a teacher, I can have your perceptiveness too.<br /><br />Freya<br />MelbourneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-66761356875709930652011-04-25T20:44:04.620-04:002011-04-25T20:44:04.620-04:00Just thought I would say thanks for all the kind w...Just thought I would say thanks for all the kind words and for this amazing blog you wrote. My son spoke very highly of meeting you and I can see why. Parenting is definately not an easy thing to do in this time and age, but even harder when your child has a disability. I did the best I could and the only way I thought was fair and would benefit my son. As time has gone on I see the amazing young man my son has become and I can look in the mirror and be proud that somewhere along the way I did something right. Even tho our paths may never cross as you stated I am hoping that mabey one day they will. Would love to chat to you about my son and here your thoughts also. <br />Thank you again, your words on my son inspired me to keep going, and doing what I have been.<br /><br />Tracy Robidoux<br />(Chris Robidoux's Mom)Tracy Robidouxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-73961909105082605462011-04-12T11:13:18.585-04:002011-04-12T11:13:18.585-04:00This is such a heart-warming article. We personal...This is such a heart-warming article. We personally know this young man & his family & think they have done a terric job with him, especially his mother. I have heard his music & seen his artwork & he is very good at both.<br />This comes through the encouragement of his mother. As the sister of a disabled person, I know what she has gone through.<br /><br />Shelley & June Prytula (neighbors)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-79668232884739388232011-04-12T01:17:20.437-04:002011-04-12T01:17:20.437-04:00Parents that teach their child what it takes to su...Parents that teach their child what it takes to survive in the real world provides others with inspiration and hope.Terri-Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-84502604385094022472011-04-11T18:14:59.790-04:002011-04-11T18:14:59.790-04:00Thank you for this blog. While reading it tears ca...Thank you for this blog. While reading it tears came to my eyes and not in the sad way, but in an inspirational way. I am working with children with disabilities and I also parent a stepson with a disability. Everyday I worry about the things you mention in this blog. Hearing about this wonderful young man, I heard about a boy with strength, confidence, bravery and motivation for life. This gave me a great deal of HOPE for my own stepson. At times I wonder and worry about all of the unknowns he will face in the future. I wonder if we prepare him well enough to deal with who he is and how to cope in the world without feeling shame for being himself. Hearing about this young man is an inspiration to continue teaching and working hard with my stepson. I know he may not have the same results, but we can help him to become all he can be. Dave thank you for pointing out the positives and allowing others to hear this story, I feel it is important for us to recognise the positives as so often we only hear of the negatives when parents have failed.<br />Thank you!Paul Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-28425994609371646342011-04-11T14:54:34.178-04:002011-04-11T14:54:34.178-04:00This blog was very inspiring to me. I like knowing...This blog was very inspiring to me. I like knowing that there are parents out there who really, truly take the time to raise their children in a good sense.From the sounds of it, his parents must have been very committed, and from this, he gained a great self esteem. These parents need a good pat on the back for doing such a great job! Children with disabilities really do need the extra encouragement to help them through the negative aspects of their lives. Live strong, think positive!Karlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-37727703780272955852011-04-11T14:54:27.901-04:002011-04-11T14:54:27.901-04:00I really enjoyed reading this heart-warming post, ...I really enjoyed reading this heart-warming post, it’s very inspiring! It’s nice to know that there are some parents out there that are truly committed to their children, and keep trying different things with them to see what works best, etc. This post isn’t about how the young man won the competition, but rather because of how he is. This young man has great self-esteem and confidence, and I truly believe that he can do whatever his heart desires. <br /><br />michelle, DSW student.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-29184131946142997152011-04-11T14:35:28.869-04:002011-04-11T14:35:28.869-04:00I really enjoyed reading this blog. Working with c...I really enjoyed reading this blog. Working with children with disabilities I sometimes wonder exactly how hard it is on the parents to keep their child positive. Reading about parents who raise their child like this one in the story was amazing and encouraging to know that there are parents who care about their children and make sure they stay focused on their dreams and goals in life.. I really enjoyed this blog. Thank you for sharing.Ashley Burghardtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-70374795292635129692011-04-11T14:34:28.248-04:002011-04-11T14:34:28.248-04:00I really enjoyed reading this blog. Working with c...I really enjoyed reading this blog. Working with children with disabilities I sometimes wonder exactly how hard it is on the parents to keep their child positive. Reading about parents who raise their child like this one in the story was amazing and encouraging to know that there are parents who care about their children and make sure they stay focused on their dreams and goals in life.. I really enjoyed this blog. Thank you for sharing.Ashley Brookenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-57041257172532484752011-04-10T19:41:35.964-04:002011-04-10T19:41:35.964-04:00I thought that this blog was truly inspiring. It w...I thought that this blog was truly inspiring. It was so nice to hear about parents who took the time and had the confidence to raise such a fantastic child. For this young man to have such high self-esteem and self-worth, shows that his parents must've been very committed to him, and loved him a lot! It was nice to read because too often parents are only being told what they did wrong as apposed to right! Thank you for such a touching blog, it literally brought tears to my eyes.Torinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-19237642838661067692011-04-10T09:48:34.461-04:002011-04-10T09:48:34.461-04:00As a parent whose kids are now 40, I can see today...As a parent whose kids are now 40, I can see today that there are some things I did right, and some mistakes whose DNA is still visible.<br /><br />What a wonderful demonstration this young man gives of good parenting, skillfully, patiently and persistently done.<br /><br />What a wonderful demonstration you give of clear observation, warm appreciation, heartfelt communication skillfully and beautifully done.<br /><br />What a fine letter for the parents of every young man at your trainings this week to read, and see themselves in even a little part of it, and glow with pride.Maggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-48039279408580081732011-04-09T21:11:45.451-04:002011-04-09T21:11:45.451-04:00Thanks for this post Dave.
It was great to read su...Thanks for this post Dave.<br />It was great to read such a heartwaming story.<br />ccAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-21831451779969642762011-04-09T20:40:33.132-04:002011-04-09T20:40:33.132-04:00thanks Davethanks Davemoplanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998309937928231527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-69907418062859279242011-04-09T19:03:47.887-04:002011-04-09T19:03:47.887-04:00So many things to love about this post, as others ...So many things to love about this post, as others have said.<br /><br />Perhaps what I love most is that it is *not* about what the young man had achieved such as he "won this prize/race/competition", but that it is about how he *is*.<br /><br />I know achievements are important, but being the way this young man is so much more - for him, and everyone in his life.<br /><br />As always, you have said it so well, without a trace of sentimentality.<br /><br />Thanks Dave.<br /><br />Jill<br /><br />JillBlog editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13726677763448697938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-48591136615658043352011-04-09T11:17:57.068-04:002011-04-09T11:17:57.068-04:00That's the kind of parent I want to be...that ...That's the kind of parent I want to be...that I hope I am.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-19136454163385634352011-04-09T09:28:53.898-04:002011-04-09T09:28:53.898-04:00It's wonderful to know that there are parents ...It's wonderful to know that there are parents out there who are getting it so right! Thank you for sharing this story.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430197444830973366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-74852412861905408612011-04-09T07:40:35.068-04:002011-04-09T07:40:35.068-04:00Thank you, Dave! You are right, RST, there are so...Thank you, Dave! You are right, RST, there are so many unknowns when parenting a child with a disability. We try and we try and we try. How nice to hear that there are happy endings. Thank you for sharing and giving us the hope we need to continue trying. :)My Girls R Angelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521021983945110512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-59629796078077465672011-04-09T06:42:50.758-04:002011-04-09T06:42:50.758-04:00Thank you Dave.
For so many things.Thank you Dave. <br /><br />For so many things.Celinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14928683745163070763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-46448629275977280822011-04-09T05:45:24.552-04:002011-04-09T05:45:24.552-04:00That was an especially heart-warming post, Dave. V...That was an especially heart-warming post, Dave. Very enjoyable, reading about a young man with a great attitude.Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09424036357963352399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-40491583801649310632011-04-09T02:39:31.383-04:002011-04-09T02:39:31.383-04:00I only hope I can do half as well with my son. Br...I only hope I can do half as well with my son. Bravo to his parents, and to him for truely living on HIS own terms. <br /><br />:)<br /><br />Steph and ChristopherStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04445611514793769030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-67318497856940777822011-04-09T01:14:38.414-04:002011-04-09T01:14:38.414-04:00Thanks for this post, Dave.
As the parent of a c...Thanks for this post, Dave. <br /><br />As the parent of a child with disabilities, I sometimes wonder if it's even possible to do this job right. There are so many pitfalls for us to avoid. It's encouraging to hear about parenting gone right.<br />RSTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com