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Sunday, June 21, 2009

Here Is The Graduate !

Miracles do happen! Despite being diagnosed with autism at age 3 he has come so very far from that time. We were told he may never talk or learn much independance.Through hard work, intensive therapies and much dedication on behalf of many teachers, specialists and yes, his parents he graduated with a GPA of 3.8! Many of his teachers and therapists through out his life were at his graduation. He was given the title of POSTER CHILD FOR AUTISM from those who have worked with him.

Autism is not something that will go away BUT, there is hope and resources to help these kids try to reach there fullest potential! Reece will be attending college in the Fall. I could really never have asked for a better gift than a son who has taught me so much. Since I was pretty young when he was a little boy I guess you could say he has helped me grow up too!


8 comments:

C and C Beecher said...

This touched my heart Corinne! You have an amazing family. : ) Miss you! Congrats Reese!!!

Cindy said...

Corinne, I know God knew what he was doing when he gave Reece you as his mom.You are all such an inspiration! Congrats!

Lori said...

Congratulations!!!! I love reading posts like this!!!

Jeanne said...

Your son sounds like a wonderful young man--congratulations!

Becky said...

Congratulations on your graduation Reece!

Marci said...

We are proud of him too. He is one of our favorites!! Congrats and on to college. Please tell him thanks for all the smiles and hugs.

Julye said...

Hooray for you Reese, you have a lot to be proud of!! We have always enjoyed your great spirit and personality!!

Hilary Marquis said...

Congratulations to you both! I could sure use some pointers...my oldest has Asperger's. I've had a really hard time this week because school is starting next week. Change is always so hard on Tyler.