tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post480293817258350663..comments2023-06-19T10:24:06.335-05:00Comments on More Skees Please: Just like you...only different: An open letter to Aiden's Kindergarten classmatesTarynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17301740249699821366noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-21900590762622253142013-09-05T20:37:00.551-05:002013-09-05T20:37:00.551-05:00 love this love this AZ Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04797298787967914735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-53051242186987336562013-08-23T17:26:32.601-05:002013-08-23T17:26:32.601-05:00you are such an insightful person. you are lucky ...you are such an insightful person. you are lucky to have each other.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751467205340609644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-26639541925485026502013-08-23T13:31:18.120-05:002013-08-23T13:31:18.120-05:00He is so handsome and you are a beautiful mom! So...He is so handsome and you are a beautiful mom! Some families are blessed to have someone so special...and help others learn how everyone offers something valuable to the world. God made each of us unique. I'm the mom of a beautiful girl who has a form of dwarfism...and 2 other beautiful girls as well. We learn each day what is important...and that what is on the inside is what is important. Thanks for sharing your journey...and for encouraging others! You are special! AngelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-46327526467228219772013-08-23T12:28:31.293-05:002013-08-23T12:28:31.293-05:00I can't help but smile myself when I look upon...I can't help but smile myself when I look upon his beautiful beaming face. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478006825963117671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-40876455995644131402013-08-23T11:51:28.051-05:002013-08-23T11:51:28.051-05:00With tears flowing, i can only say, what an awesom...With tears flowing, i can only say, what an awesome mommy aiden has! I hope he has a great kindergarten experience!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-61575302870424413882013-08-23T11:13:51.479-05:002013-08-23T11:13:51.479-05:00You are a wonderful Mom. I share your hope . I re...You are a wonderful Mom. I share your hope . I really hope Aiden has a great time in school * making friends and learning. Blessing to u both..JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-83025801742994013182013-08-23T11:11:21.634-05:002013-08-23T11:11:21.634-05:00Thank you for this wonderful welcome letter. So of...Thank you for this wonderful welcome letter. So often the line is that kids with disabilities are "more alike than different." I think your phrasing will be the one I use going forward: just like you--only different. I hope Aiden has a great year in Kindergarten. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464619236315919417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-55129993582529082052013-08-23T10:43:52.121-05:002013-08-23T10:43:52.121-05:00for Aiden, May the Lord bless and keep you, May ... for Aiden, May the Lord bless and keep you, May he make His face shine upon you and bring you peace. May the Lord open the hearts and minds of people, young and old, to see you for the beautiful gift you are and all you have to give. Have a blessed life little one! and a great time in kindergarten :) <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04502595704659482372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-14718284193855362082013-08-23T09:49:52.366-05:002013-08-23T09:49:52.366-05:00Thanks for all the wonderful comments! I enjoy rea...Thanks for all the wonderful comments! I enjoy reading each and every one as it only solidifies in my mind that advocating for Aiden in ways like this is a positive thing...and it is working!<br /><br />Kent - I have actually had the pleasure of reading Wonder. In fact, read it last year with my older son Ethan and he loved it too. What a great book! Tarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17301740249699821366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-47448356453127985392013-08-23T09:36:14.085-05:002013-08-23T09:36:14.085-05:00What a wonderful letter!What a wonderful letter!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-49280821124706373392013-08-23T09:33:07.547-05:002013-08-23T09:33:07.547-05:00If you haven't already, I'd like to sugges...If you haven't already, I'd like to suggest a great book called "Wonder." Its a beautiful story. God bless!<br /><br />Synopsis<br /><br />August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 New York Times bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15211635711601437898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-5030227529875370052013-08-23T07:26:26.080-05:002013-08-23T07:26:26.080-05:00Beautiful!! How much more we learn at school besi...Beautiful!! How much more we learn at school besides school work!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-75747130799419527512013-08-23T07:11:32.057-05:002013-08-23T07:11:32.057-05:00Lovely.Lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-27669037910886430232013-08-23T05:07:59.616-05:002013-08-23T05:07:59.616-05:00Being the mother of a now grown man with developme...Being the mother of a now grown man with developmental disABILITIES, I've lived this experience. We lived it just the 2 of us. Altho my son didn't look different he acted much different. We were in a head-on collision when he was 6 wks of age resulting in TBI w/autistic tendancies. In other words the part of the brain that was damaged was the part that controlled his social interaction. CONGRATS to mom for thinking of such an AWESOME way to introduce her son. I wish I would've thought about this 30 yrs ago when my son started "head start" at age 3. However back then kids with learning disABILITIES were segregated and me NOT knowing I knew my child better than anyone, didn't know I had a say in his education. OR that I could actually be involved in his education PLUS they (the educators) were suppose to be the PROFESSIONALS and know more than myself. Little did I know and OH HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED!! Mom KEEP UP THE AWESOME JOB!!! With you on his side he doesn't have ANYTHING to worry about. He'll be accepted by most every one of his peers. HOWEVER, if he's NOT don't let it discourage you, because CHILDREN ARE NOT BORN TO DISCRIMINATE, nor are they born with HATRED. IT IS TAUGHT and you will ALWAYS HAVE those who's PARENTS HAVE TAUGHT THEM HATE. So be prepared (and I know you will with that kind of imagination) to explain to Aiden no one is perfect walking on this earth. AGAIN, I know with your love and support he will be just fine. WAY TO GO MOM!!!! & Aiden HAVE A GREAT TIME IN SCHOOL, with your mom on your side I KNOW YOU'LL GO FAR!!!!! D.SmithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-31158117187747988772013-08-23T03:13:10.239-05:002013-08-23T03:13:10.239-05:00WhowWhowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-69381289215609568032013-08-23T02:37:28.797-05:002013-08-23T02:37:28.797-05:00What a wonderful way to introduce your wonderful l...What a wonderful way to introduce your wonderful little boy to his new classmates and the parents of his classmates. I hope the parents are caring enough to share this with their children. Children can b so accepting and caring when they are given the chance and encouraged to do so. I wish you and your little boy the best and wish him a wonderful year with new friends, who care about him and see him like you do. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-27463128112585911062013-08-23T00:47:36.462-05:002013-08-23T00:47:36.462-05:00I love this. Not all Kindergarteners are very acce...I love this. Not all Kindergarteners are very accepting of differences. Sadly they learn to categorize people at such a young age. It isn't easy being different, it isn't easy being curious and not having a filter and having a teacher hush you. Your letter really gives a dual purpose, a chance for the kids to learn as well as to be welcoming to a new friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06420657927103348319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-72746534677790969762013-08-22T23:51:53.476-05:002013-08-22T23:51:53.476-05:00Different- No- He's A Beautiful Gift From God!...Different- No- He's A Beautiful Gift From God! A Gift and a Blessing as well as his mom and family! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-19683370113052507892013-08-22T22:58:12.698-05:002013-08-22T22:58:12.698-05:00God Bless you all and thank you for sharing your B...God Bless you all and thank you for sharing your BEAUTIFUL letter!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592329461396720250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-29276421600599167182013-08-22T22:02:50.253-05:002013-08-22T22:02:50.253-05:00As a teacher of special needs (working in a kinder...As a teacher of special needs (working in a kindergarten classroom), I believe Aiden will be welcomed with open arms. I have found kindergarten students to be so loving and accepting of one another. They can't wait to help their friend if he/she needs help. They seem to be oblivious of looks or disability...they just see a friend who might need some extra help or kindness. That's what I love most about kindergarten! With parents like you...Aiden will continue to be one blessed little boy! Thanks for sharing! Much love, peace, hugs and prayers sent your way!!!<br />Sally Sowdernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-31122959555366312652013-08-22T20:56:02.806-05:002013-08-22T20:56:02.806-05:00Oh Taryn,
Tears in my eyes. Beautiful. I am prayin...Oh Taryn,<br />Tears in my eyes. Beautiful. I am praying for your sweet boy to find loving friends and kind classmates.<br />Blessings,<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448136313926459050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-89891190326307193302013-08-22T20:02:33.424-05:002013-08-22T20:02:33.424-05:00That is a great letter! Made me cry! My prayer is...That is a great letter! Made me cry! My prayer is that kids love him for who he is, a child of GOD. who is perfect!- Heather ComptonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209411204914238553.post-75590889435900361482013-08-22T19:51:24.481-05:002013-08-22T19:51:24.481-05:00Precious! I love your little Aiden already!
Precious! I love your little Aiden already!<br />Reneenoreply@blogger.com