tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post111690881657059613..comments2023-11-02T07:25:45.884-05:00Comments on Mormanity - a blog for those interested in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: "It's Been a Good Life"Jeff Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08776493593387402607noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-43452701367024605192012-01-15T17:25:22.651-06:002012-01-15T17:25:22.651-06:00Susan Seet, so sorry to hear your kids have autism...Susan Seet, so sorry to hear your kids have autism, how many kids do you have? Are they normal?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-1159163854275357502006-09-25T00:57:00.000-05:002006-09-25T00:57:00.000-05:00That is wonderful to hear, too bad that not all me...That is wonderful to hear, too bad that not all members of the church especially the leaders of the church feel that way. We have a son who has practially spent his entire life working toward the day he would be able to serve as a missionary, but today we were told that the church wouldn't even consider him for a mission because he has a diagnosis of Aspergers syndrome, we never thought we would have to worry about the church thinking of our son as just a diagnosis rather than a individual human being that deserves the same rights of consideration as anyone. This wonderful sensitive young man graduated from High school as an honor student, seminary is a Eagle scout and has been running the family farm as well as blessing the sacrament and attending the temple when ever he had the oppurtunity. How very sad and upsetting for us and all people that may be not be "typical"<BR/>This is a very sad day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-1151327405188092992006-06-26T08:10:00.000-05:002006-06-26T08:10:00.000-05:00I felt impressed to write a comment as I am Malays...I felt impressed to write a comment as I am Malaysian and I have a son who has speech delay and another son who has autism and is non-verbal. It was very hard for me in the beginning to understand why this had to happen to my children but through much prayer and personal revelation, I have come to realize how precious and valiant they were in the pre-mortal. They have very sweet spirits and are so lovable. How grateful I am to be the mother of such special boys.<BR/><BR/>I was also wondering whether I know the man that you mentioned who served in Malaysia before. We have had so many wonderful couples who teach us through their wealth of experience and wisdom. We love them and respect them. I hope they realize what treasures they are to us.<BR/><BR/>Susan Seet<BR/>MalaysiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-1151327354335800512006-06-26T08:09:00.000-05:002006-06-26T08:09:00.000-05:00I felt impressed to write a comment as I am Malays...I felt impressed to write a comment as I am Malaysian and I have a son who has speech delay and another son who has autism and is non-verbal. It was very hard for me in the beginning to understand why this had to happen to my children but through much prayer and personal revelation, I have come to realize how precious and valiant they were in the pre-mortal. They have very sweet spirits and are so lovable. How grateful I am to be the mother of such special boys.<BR/><BR/>I was also wondering whether I know the man that you mentioned who served in Malaysia before. We have had so many wonderful couples who teach us through their wealth of experience and wisdom. We love them and respect them. I hope they realize what treasures they are to us.<BR/><BR/>Susan Seet<BR/>MalaysiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139169.post-1117008863623670512005-05-25T03:14:00.000-05:002005-05-25T03:14:00.000-05:00I have come close in association with those that h...I have come close in association with those that have children with some sort of 'disability' Those who care for them have a strong spiritual fortitude. I remember the case of a mother with a girl with spina bifid and hydrocephalia. The mother worked, took care for her and did all manner of things. She also had an older boy with a slight mental retardation. Whenever we visited with her, her countenance was cheerful. We always left with high spirits. The girl gave the most powerful prayers. I have heard a lot of prayers, but those uttered by that little girl have been the most special, where you feel that the heavens are opened and a loving Heavely Father listens. We have also a friend that has boys with autism. Whenever we can, we help her and her husband. Both of them are so strong, so caring, so loving that I concurr with you in feeling impressed by them. These two reminders have gave me more insight in to the sacredness of life and the joy that it is to be alive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com