Hello Ana Maria

    As always, it is a pleasure to hear from you. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts and feelings.

    You have brought up something that I planned on discussing a little later on in this forum but, now is as good a time as any.

     You mentioned the spiritual side of life. Not in a religious sense but in how our inner being relates to the universe around us. This is an aspect of healing that I have been researching for a long time now.

     Autism, like other illnesses and disorders, seems to transcend the physical boundaries that we are so accustomed to. There are those who somehow rise above all of the limitations placed on them by their disabilities. While many with autism spend their entire lives never escaping the grasp of their affliction, others seem to miraculously transcend their prescribed destiny. While no earthly explanation seems adaquet for some healing processes there seems to be a spiritual side of healing that defies common logic. There are many stories of people who have survived against all odds and predictions. People who have survived terminal cancer, strokes, heart attacks and any number of life threatening illnesses. Autism has it's share of miraculous healings as well. So, there is always hope. No matter how hopeless ones situation seems to be there is always hope.

    I will share some stories of these miracles as we move along in this discussion. Perhaps we can uncover some of the secrets of the spirit and instill a little hope in some who are now hopeless.

    Thanks again Ana Maria and please do come back.

Hi Sam!!

You never cease to amaze and dazzle us with these wonderful forums.  I am so proud and pleased and even challenged by them at times.

Hi Geketa,

What a wonderful job you did reviewing Bill's article.  Then, I wouldn't have expected anything less that wonderful from you, my friend.

BILL DADDY!!!!

GREAT article.  I was totally unaware that it did not exist prior to the vacines that have been around since the 20's - I found that interesting and thought provoking.  What is the solution, as it seems we have invented a vicious circle.

We have an autistic 6 year old in the family. One of the things l learmed while they were going though the diagnotic process with Zeke, was there are SO many faces and levels that autism can take on.  It's so devastating for his two sisters and mom and dad, who from one day to the next are unaware of the behavior they may have to face.

Your passion and advocacy of those who suffer from autism is so much to be admired.

I am looking forward to your responses throughout this forum, as i think I will learn a lot.

Thanks for an inspiring, educational and thought provoking article!

Judy

Hello Jo

    Thank You for your kind words and for your continued support of my advocacies. Thank You also for your service to this country.

     Friends, for those of you who may not know, Jo is a veteran. She proudly served her country as a member of the Army. Saaaa Luuute.

     Now, with regard to autism, I have to point out that it is not my intention to even pretend to be an expert on the subject. I have done a lot of research on this though and I have formed some opinions. Based on this research, Ally and I have decided that we will not subject Savannah to any more vaccinations. At least not until there are some changes made regarding the vaccine scedualing and the removal of some ingredients that are proven to be potential health risks. We do not feel like vaccines have no value but under the current program guidelines we feel that the risks may outweigh the benefits.

    It is my intention here to increase public awareness about these potential risks and present information that may help others make sound decisions regarding the health and welfare of their children. Our children are our future and presently, 1 out of every 150 children born in this country are facing a very challenging future. Not a hopeless future but, a very challenging future.

Sincerely, Billdaddy