[tri-wings] Re: The Child Knows

"There is an intuitive sense which pervades many a child with special needs, 
enabling him to correctly determine who really cares, who really loves, and 
who is merely pretending."

This whole piece is incredibly special, but the above quote reached out and 
grabbed me.  Through out Ryan's life I always maintained that he knew who 
the people were who adored him.  He would snuggle, he would burrow into 
their shoulder and become so peaceful... he would save the really big smiles 
for them.  He loved his PT, he loved our hospice companion who has become a 
special family friend (and who happens to be Jewish - yes I am forwarding 
this to her!!!), and he positively lit up when his Daddy came into the room. 
On the flip side, I still have sadness over those who couldn't connect with 
him... and those memories are some of the hardest.
Thank you for sharing this.
Peace~
Sandra, Mom to Ryan (T18 01/31/03-01/29/04) and his sister Drew 03/11/04 

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