tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099051.post3820633865212808142..comments2023-06-01T04:54:43.182-04:00Comments on <center>~ The Billy Goat Blog ~ </center>: On Being an Autism GrandfatherBillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17131362642135303406noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099051.post-70611602463716588622016-06-24T05:58:15.450-04:002016-06-24T05:58:15.450-04:00Bill, I feel your pain. Our first granddaughter w...Bill, I feel your pain. Our first granddaughter was born with cerebral palsy. She was very severe. Abigail could not see, hear, walk or speak. She would smile(that is what we called it) if you brushed her hair, played with her hands, or patted her back. But God used her as an instrument of his love. And brought me to my knees. For that i am forever thankful. Abigail lived for 3 years. She would be 25 now. This verse is very dear to my heart. Isaiah 35:5/6. And the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing. Some day I shall hear her say "I love you grandma". Cheryl.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099051.post-27415348811800639622016-06-23T20:33:38.228-04:002016-06-23T20:33:38.228-04:00You will hear those words! I know some of the str...You will hear those words! I know some of the struggles you and your family have experienced. Both of my sons were born deaf; their sister is not. There have been times of struggle and pain, but I have always thought, "It could have been worse." My youngest, now 35, looks forward to heaven and the day when he will hear all that he has missed and his speech will be perfect. Right now, we just enjoy him as he is. Barb BowmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com