lorryw Report post Posted July 25, 2006 On Saturday my next door neighbour got married. We popped next door for 1/2 an hour whilst my 16 year old nephew stayed with my non verbal, autistic 20 year old son. My sister has just rung to tell me that my son spoke to my nephew. He asked as clear as a bell, Whats in here? holding up my nephews bag. My nephew didnt want to upset us (my son has never spoken apart from a few words at 2 or 3) but my sister thought we should know. I am totally gob smacked. My nephew has spent every Saturday with us since January as a buddy for my son. My son is happy to have him around but has never engaged in an activities with him. Saturday was the first time we had left them together. Lorainexx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BusyLizzie100 Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Wow! That's amazing news. Your turn to be speechless now!!! You must be feeling brilliant, your nephew too. What a couple of stars!! Lizzie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarerQuie Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Wow.That's fantastic news.xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Loraine, That's wonderful. K x <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted July 25, 2006 How lovely M xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindy-lou Report post Posted July 25, 2006 That is amazing lorraine <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizC Report post Posted July 25, 2006 wow that is great! I bet you couldn't believe it! it is nice that your nephew can be there for your son! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted July 25, 2006 that made me go all goose pimply. Such heart warming news. So pleased for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Brilliant! I bet you were full up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phasmid Report post Posted July 25, 2006 ...WoW!!!! That is brilliant news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorryw Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Thanks everyone. I wish I hadnt told my husband though. He was so upset he actually cried. He is distraught that our son hasnt spoken to us. I just couldnt find the words to comfort him. I am elated and he is despairing. I suppose it just shows how we never really come to terms with how are children are. Loraine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loulou Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Hi, <'> Don't feel bad for telling your husband, what would he have thought if you hadn't told him and he'd found out later? I'm so pleased that your son spoke to your nephew, maybe they could be left together again and see what happens. Loulou x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paula Report post Posted July 25, 2006 (edited) That is absolutley amazeing.Brilliant stuff. Edited July 26, 2006 by Paula Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynden Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Oh thats brilliant news - well done! You must be ecstatic! Lynne x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Wonderful news Lorraine. <'> <'> Re hubby - Think 'magic and loss' at this point you are seeing one side of the coin and hubby is seeing the other. You'll probably 'swap' perspectives at some point, then hopefully come to share the experience on equal terms... Very, very best BD <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted July 25, 2006 ,............gosh they never cease to amaze and grab you by the wotsits do they?.......... <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressedmumto2 Report post Posted July 25, 2006 WOW that is fantastic, so pleased for you <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
call me jaded Report post Posted July 25, 2006 (edited) Woooohoooo! I'm delighted for you. Children are born to break your heart, aren't they? Edited July 25, 2006 by call me jaded Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justamom Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Got all choked up myself when reading this post!!! What lovely news!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Oh Loraine <'> What a rollercoaster of emotions for you all <'> Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted July 25, 2006 i dont often get choked but that got me a lovely story also what a lovely supportive nephew <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb1964 Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Lorraine - only just read this. I can't imagine how overwhelmed you must have been at this - it's the kind of things that make you cry and smile in one breath - just absolutely wonderful - can't think of any other word to describe it. Hope things take off from here now for all of you. Take care, Jb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Oh Lorraine..how wonderful Got huge lump in throat reading thru this thread...take care <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullet Report post Posted July 25, 2006 I can understand why your dh must have been upset. But your ds will always have been listening to him and taking things in. You don't need words to show you love someone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallworld Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Wonderful and <'> Have to ask, are you going to leave the pair together again ? a lovely story, wac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted July 26, 2006 Fantastic news, you must be so pleased. Hubby will come round, I'm sure, when he gets his head around it. Karen x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted July 26, 2006 Geat news. Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest flutter Report post Posted July 26, 2006 <'> <'> u have a great nephew and a son who is learning to trust X Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted July 26, 2006 Great news, I have friends with children who were told their children would never speak, and as teenagers through persistance and encouragement they got them to, it was amazing just to hear my friends son say YEAH! at the age of 14. Just shows never give up hope, most have it in them somewhere, just takes some coaxing out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oracle Report post Posted July 26, 2006 Sorry I missed this one. How brilliant it must be all inside just waiting to come out. I hope your nephew realises how privileged he is. <'> <'> <'> Oracle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marshmallow Report post Posted July 27, 2006 <'> <'> <'> Thats lovely! I bet you are so proud of your son, and to have such a supportive nephew. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
