tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post8159013950888741995..comments2009-11-21T17:56:03.940-05:00Corrie Howehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02107352260276921770corrie@mypickletalksautism.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-36073476175429122552009-11-21T17:56:03.940-05:002009-11-21T17:56:03.940-05:00

Wow. Great post Joshua. Truly a great tip for parents. I grew up with a brother with bipolar disorder and I do remember all the attention my brother got during and after his diagnosis. It was like my needs fell behind. Sounds like you have an awesome family!!!

Yayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03953753420683325819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-47728618367595494482009-11-19T13:30:55.315-05:002009-11-19T13:30:55.315-05:00

Wow! What wonderful insight from Joshua! Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us. :)

tiredmamahttp://tiredmama.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-90273129381656105302009-11-18T11:22:16.872-05:002009-11-18T11:22:16.872-05:00

Corrie, I haven't had a minute to read this post but now I have and, "Right on, Joshua!" Our kids need a circle of support around them and the sibs can be there for a long, long time when there is a relationship like this from the beginning. Beautiful! Thank you, thank. (PS Daughter Jordan finally posted a reply to my "Sisters" post. So like her I laughed until I cried!

Cindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16094311567888874509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-43941464566528782342009-11-18T03:45:46.967-05:002009-11-18T03:45:46.967-05:00

What a great post. It is nice to hear from a sibling what it is like. It helps those of us just beginning this journey to know how to talk with the others and help them to understand it.

Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818022843545001748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-72567288279733815872009-11-17T22:46:52.353-05:002009-11-17T22:46:52.353-05:00

My kids are six years apart and my son has autism, he is the youngest.<br />Thanks for sharing. <br />Our lives sound sooooooooooo similar. Hope you&#39;ll check out my blog(s).

kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17987700142247888708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-3949958642705573192009-11-17T12:38:40.511-05:002009-11-17T12:38:40.511-05:00

I love Joshua. <br />:)<br />Would he like to start offering sibling classes?<br /><br />xo

pixiemamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15343744406666443879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-46010933821233387702009-11-17T05:17:05.894-05:002009-11-17T05:17:05.894-05:00

Wow! Thank you so much for this post, Corrie. Since Izzy&#39;s diagnosis and the grim prognosis of her disability, I&#39;ve been thinking about whether or not I should give up my plans for having more children. One of my concerns being the way Izzy&#39;s special needs would affect her sibling(s) and whether it would be fair. Joshua&#39;s note just gave me hope, demonstrating that living with a

erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03048369118376287016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-60882927881079828532009-11-16T23:56:47.137-05:002009-11-16T23:56:47.137-05:00

Joshua&#39;s post is so sweet! You&#39;ve clearly done a great job raising him to feel like he is important in his siblings&#39; lives and to know that he is dearly loved by you! :)

Nickihttp://littlebearsworld.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-29628395738537148062009-11-16T19:23:09.001-05:002009-11-16T19:23:09.001-05:00

He&#39;s such a good kid. (They all are.) I love his statement about how we are all flawed. So true. It&#39;s great that he realizes this at such a young age. It takes some people years to learn that.

kyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10612857982151448455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-68486354009592468272009-11-16T17:28:29.494-05:002009-11-16T17:28:29.494-05:00

That&#39;s really great what Josh wrote. It&#39;s really nice to hear his feelings. I know I would get something totally different from my oldest. I don&#39;t think My oldest son and Dakota really connect all that well. I really wish I could make Brad understand but there is such a age difference in them. Now I look at the pictures of your kids and I see Dakota and my younger Daughter Brittany

Staciehttp://supermommytotherescue.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-47983615138609005092009-11-16T16:57:46.670-05:002009-11-16T16:57:46.670-05:00

Wonderful post! Great looking kids too. You should be one proud mama!

Andihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00783652571241657386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-89320377210344114242009-11-16T16:50:56.384-05:002009-11-16T16:50:56.384-05:00

Wonderful post displaying the love of a brother. So sweet. Your children are remarkable.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day filled with many blessings!!!

Nezzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-84138340728612100092009-11-16T15:41:53.675-05:002009-11-16T15:41:53.675-05:00

outstanding post. Brought tears to my eyes Corrie.

JennyMachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14594526663480442855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-47763009377092070852009-11-16T15:03:29.761-05:002009-11-16T15:03:29.761-05:00

Wow, I&#39;m very impressed with Josh&#39;s insight and understanding. He sounds like a loving, nurturing big brother! <br /><br />You should consider having this published in a magazine, specifically addressing this very topic. He expresses his thoughts very well.

Helenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743718606624231459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-11905912859150036312009-11-16T14:17:58.153-05:002009-11-16T14:17:58.153-05:00

Great post! Makes me wonder how my oldest feels about her next youngest sister. I know she bears the brunt of all of the breakdowns!

Mom's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792316252300552775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-79440379792537845892009-11-16T13:43:07.099-05:002009-11-16T13:43:07.099-05:00

If this wasn&#39;t breaking numerous laws (both holy and legal), I would daresay that I&#39;m now a bit in love with your son. <br /><br />What a wonderful young man you&#39;re raising.

Nancy Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313721217543578257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-27262395214674067972009-11-16T12:54:48.554-05:002009-11-16T12:54:48.554-05:00

OMG! I must have a hundred photos of Taz sitting on Rocky&#39;s head. And my head. And his dad&#39;s head. And the babysitter&#39;s head. What, I wonder, is that about?<br /><br />Thanks to Josh for a wonderful post!

mama edgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16434016248126809607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-75254702536627900262009-11-16T12:17:28.444-05:002009-11-16T12:17:28.444-05:00

I am in tears.<br /><br />What a wonderful things he wrote.I can relate to every word, but I am an adult and a mom of special needs child so it&#39;s nice to hear from a prospective of an older sibling.<br /><br />You should be so proud for the way you&#39;re raising your children.<br /><br />Come by I have something for you

Ms Bibihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654717185386201959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-48240816061933523882009-11-16T11:58:28.111-05:002009-11-16T11:58:28.111-05:00

He did a great job expressing himself! Wonderful post (love the pics too!)

Kimhttp://www.therocchronicles.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-38668859194650819902009-11-16T11:32:52.890-05:002009-11-16T11:32:52.890-05:00

Beautiful post. He said it all so well. Again, I&#39;ll pass this on to my sister who has two boys in exactly the same position as yours. She loves reading what you write by the way. Thanks for sharing your life with us. Holly:)

Life Laugh Lattehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250778672729867593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-50954282247136664862009-11-16T09:55:57.740-05:002009-11-16T09:55:57.740-05:00

What a fantastic post. Such insight from such a young man. You have done an outstanding job of making sure that your children are made to feel special in their own way. I&#39;m so glad you posted this! Bravo!

Menopausal New Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01427085574473513923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-64121535897266119242009-11-16T09:50:09.174-05:002009-11-16T09:50:09.174-05:00

That is such a great post. You are one great mommy and raised one great kid! Pat yourself on the back, because you have nothing to worry about with that kid!

Lee the Hot Flash Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06008336128049089410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-28611716061253382342009-11-16T09:40:27.613-05:002009-11-16T09:40:27.613-05:00

What an awesome big brother! Love the pics.

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12396828401828298341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-86899180294985326332009-11-16T09:36:32.624-05:002009-11-16T09:36:32.624-05:00

You are an amazing woman...an amazing mom....you have to be to have such amazing children!

Daffyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195603673076986036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-4253115282661879912009-11-16T09:28:13.510-05:002009-11-16T09:28:13.510-05:00

What awesome insight! Thank you so much for sharing and for being a great brother. God bless you.

T. Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.com