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Title: May Update
Post by: Tamet Gould on May 04, 2006, 06:24:27 AM
May 4th

Everyone please pray for Benjamin.  He is having a really hard time right now.  He has become violent again and we are at our wits end as to how to handle him. 

He has gotten so good about doing what you ask him to do and his vocabulary has increased along with his signing, now all of a sudden when you ask him to do something he will turn on you and attack you.  Let me tell you if you dont think an 11yr old child is strong you are VERY WRONG. 

Anyway, please pray for him and us.
Title: Re: May Update
Post by: jansigler on May 04, 2006, 07:29:08 AM
Tamet, my prayers are with you. Just keep having lots of patience.
Jan
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Post by: Karol on May 04, 2006, 07:37:57 AM
Praying for Ben and all of you.
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Post by: bj on May 04, 2006, 07:44:58 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.  God gave you this child for a reason and you have overcome great odds to get where you are with him.  This too shall pass.
Love to al..
B&T
Title: Re: May Update
Post by: Tracy Henderson on May 04, 2006, 08:20:23 AM
My prayers are with all of you!  <(' ')> <(' ')> <(' ')>
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Post by: Tysh on May 04, 2006, 08:50:29 AM
Father, we come to you to praise your name!   Give you the glory and ask that You heal this child.. I ask that you protect Ben and his wonderful family.. Give them strength to get through every day..   God, let the Dr's help them Lord..   Take this sickness from him.    Touch them Father.. let them know how much You love them.   I thank you so much for him Lord.  For the whole family.  Thank you.   Help them.  In Jesus PRECIOUS Name.. Amen.

Guys... you are a constant in my prayers.  I believe God can heal Ben.   We all love you.

Tysh
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Post by: Jack&Sharon on May 04, 2006, 08:59:14 AM
our prayers are with Ben and family.God bless Ben and bring comfort to the family.
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Post by: Katy Holloway on May 04, 2006, 09:17:23 AM
Dear Lord, we pray for special insight as to why Ben has taken this path recently.  Please let it be revealed why he has reverted to violence to communicate he wishes.  Please give Tamet, Bob and Joseph an extra dose of patience and understanding.  We know that this family in strong in your faith so please allow a few extra blessings to hold them over at this time.  In Jesus' name, AMEN
Title: Re: May Update
Post by: Downthealley on May 04, 2006, 10:23:07 AM

PRayers for you Tamet!

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Post by: alepinto on May 04, 2006, 03:35:20 PM
I'm praying for Benjamin and your family.  God bless you, Martha
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Post by: cjakerock on May 04, 2006, 04:46:21 PM
Prayers are being sent your way, Tamet.  God gives only the ones he knows can handle these kind of situations the cross to bear.  Prayers this time will also help Ben, it's just a small test.  God bless you for caring for one of God's "special" ones.
Kay
Title: Re: May Update
Post by: amplifly on May 04, 2006, 05:49:18 PM
Prayers are being sent your way, Tamet.  God gives only the ones he knows can handle these kind of situations the cross to bear.  Prayers this time will also help Ben, it's just a small test.  God bless you for caring for one of God's "special" ones.
Kay

amen....prayers going up for Ben and family
Title: Re: May Update
Post by: MJCRacer on May 04, 2006, 08:45:56 PM
Tamet, my prayers are with you and your son.  I am a teacher and I know what it is like to work with a special child.  Bumps in the road happen, but they seem like sink holes when it is that special child....A breakthrough is a miracle and a setback is a tragedy.  Look how far you've come....have you ever read anything on Montessori education?  It is a wonderful philosophy and curriculum and it is child centered and directed.  There is a fabulous program in Waco (Lake Waco).  I don't know where you are located, but it is something to consider......

MJ
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Post by: turninthree on May 05, 2006, 02:59:40 PM
Bless all you and I pray God will thoch Ben and help him and that He will give you the courage and strength you need to get through this hurdle.
Cathy P.
Title: Re: May Update
Post by: Nevertooold on May 05, 2006, 07:07:01 PM

Tamet,
I'm so sorry.
My prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family at this time.
Title: Re: May Update
Post by: dianeguinn on May 06, 2006, 11:23:29 AM
Tamet...I am so sorry to hear this....I know you were so encouraged about his progress when I talked to you.  You and Bob and your family are always in our prayers.  I pray that you will be able to handle this new development in Ben and pray for patience in handling him.  I know you have a LOT on your plate, but you've always been gracious and kind and have come SOOOO far.  I hope you know that if you need to talk I am here.  Love to all....

Diane
Title: Re: May Update
Post by: Notsofast on May 07, 2006, 09:50:38 PM
Tamet, my prayers and thoughts are with Ben and all of you. This is another test
and if anyone can pass it, you and yours can. May God bless you all.
Title: Re: May Update
Post by: Tamet Gould on May 08, 2006, 05:20:04 PM
I want to thank all of yall, it is very comforting to know that so many people have him in their prayers. 

Dr Stewart had us put him on Anxiety Control, it is basically GABA with some other stuff that you get at the health food store.  It has helped him some but you better be fast because he will get you in a heart beat.  He is doing good other than that.  He is getting so good about the bathroom now (that could be because we are trying to stay out of pinching distance and he ends up doing a lot more himself).   >:D

His sections are great, he was telling Joyce what color the blocks were today and matching them.  So, even with this anger or whatever it is going on underneath the surface he is still excelling.  Its just we are all bruised up and I feel sorry for Bob, because Ben attacks him the most.  He will suck you in, want to play and count and all sorts of things then that is when he gets you, WHAM!!!!  New Bruise.

We are hanging in there, it isnt going to defeat me, I am bound and determined for Ben to prove them all WRONG!!!   :!
Title: Re: May Update
Post by: Tamet Gould on May 23, 2006, 12:32:02 PM
Wow the Anxiety Control stuff works great.  He has calmed down considerably and doing really well at the potty training.  We go see Dr Stewart Thursday and Ben is still walking on his feet flat footed.  Hopefully it is a habit broken (he is still kinda limping from his fall in the bathroom though so I dont know). 

He is wearing his glasses all day long and not trying to take them off anymore and doing really well.  We are excited and looking to up his therapy now.
Title: Re: May Update
Post by: Bob Gould on May 23, 2006, 03:28:37 PM
He sat and watched us work on the floor all day sunday. He has never done anything like that before