Comments on: A Little Boy’s Dream, Part 2

By: Teen Autism » Blog Archive » Commencement

Teen Autism » Blog Archive » Commencement — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:06:37 +0000

[...] dream, but in reality, I had to let it go. And that’s okay. Because I’ve learned that my dreams for him are not necessarily his dreams for himself. And the fact is, when I look ahead to his graduation two and a half years from now, the [...]

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:20:53 +0000

OMG! How did I miss this post?

It is so hard sometimes to not “go all the way” with it in our minds. So glad you are giving Nigel the choice to move forward into his next dream. So glad he had the opportunity to wrestle. Both of you have so much to be proud of.

By: Nicki

Nicki — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:29:20 +0000

Its great that Nigel made his dream of joining the wrestling team happen! Sometimes once you try things, you find out they’re not all they cracked up to be… but if he hadn’t tried it, he would have always wondered what would have happened if he had!!!

By: Lex Savko

Lex Savko — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:49:39 +0000

This is something Nigel should look at with pride. Whenever anyone asks in the future, “What did you do in high school?”, he can say, “I was on the wrestling team”, just like I tell people, “I was on the tennis team”. It is HIS accomplishment, and I hope he’s proud.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:34:46 +0000

Aww…. I hope he gets every dream he wants. ((hugs)).

And, btw, you have mad detective skills. Envious.

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:06:11 +0000

I learn so much from the both of you every time I read your blog. You are an amazing mother and Nigel, my goodness, so proud of him. To follow your dream and to decide when enough is enough. Tough stuff on so many levels.

By: Niika

Niika — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:12:36 +0000

It’s amazing how much I learn from Nigel! He’s a great teacher.

By: corrie

corrie — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:45:27 +0000

I echo everyone’s comments. Nigel continues to mature quickly. I imagine him to be like Jonathan in some ways…an encouragement to others.

By: Michelle S

Michelle S — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:09:52 +0000

Wow, how incredibly insiteful of Nigel AND you. You are a great mama, and he is a great kid.

By: Jess Wilson

Jess Wilson — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:39:52 +0000

Oh Tanya – this damn near killed me. I’ve been back three times and I’m still tripping over words.

I learn so very much from you, my friend. Thank you again.