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Smillersm and AileenR thanks for your comments and kind words. They are a comfort. It's like I have told my kids in the past regarding other kids at school, you just don't know the struggles others face day to day. Some without heat, coats, blankets,food, bad family-whether drugs and alcohol issues-count your blessings you have a good home.

Gemma must be hard for you. But I feel that she has been a blessing in so many other ways as well. I became familiar with Autistic children in a school I used to work with, they were all toddlers and wondered what they would be like as they grew up. Be ever so greatful in her acheivments and not in her lackings. If it doesn't bother her that she can't do what others are doing, then don't be either. I once worked for 2 years with a family whose 2year old was no bigger than a six month old, spent more time in the hospital than ever at home, and whose live would end before she was 5. So sad, she had a trach, and well won't bore you with the details, but the other older sister had a rough time of it and the mom was always frazzled.

anyway thanks for all of you sharing your stories withY me and reminding me that Life can be soooo much more difficult than it already sometimes is. Each and everyone of you have touched my heart in ways I cannot count. May God bless you and keep you safe, may you always have friends to help in times of need and in joy. Peace be with you lola