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4 April 2021, 10:29 AM | #1 |
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Best incoming ever... non watch related.
First let me give a brief background ... on my son.
Born with a condition called Gastroschisis ( stomach and intestines on the outside ), delivered at 4.2 lbs, spent first 47 days in Neonatal ICU and had 6 surgeries to put him together. At 22 months, diagnosed with Autism. At 10, we were told he would never be independent and would require care for life. At 12, his mom couldn't deal with it and left taking his younger brother. It has been the two of us for the last 11 years together. He does pretty well but still has some pretty limiting issues. Fast forward to today... He got up and took a shower and started getting ready as if he was going somewhere. I asked what was going on and he replied " I didn't want to tell you dad, I wanted it to be a surprise.... I am going to work." Without my help or knowledge, he managed to get a job at a local convenience store. His brother helped him with some of the details. Together, they ordered his social security card, filled out the paperwork, and attended the interviews. This may not seem like a big deal to many here on the forum, but this is life changing for him... and me. I couldn't be prouder. He is currently working his first shift ( 3 hours ) and I am not to go into the store. I am busting at the seams, but am respecting his wishes. Just thought I would share.
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4 April 2021, 10:39 AM | #3 |
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That’s amazing. Good on him and good on you.
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Wow, man!
That is so incredible. Congratulations to you and both your sons.
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Great story - great Dad - great Son - great Brother!
Thanks for sharing |
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This is the best thing I have read in a very long time. My heart is full.
Thank you and God bless! |
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CONGRATULATIONS!! You are an amazing father.
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This is simply wonderful.
You are wonderful. Your son is amazing. Thank you for sharing this story.
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It was all him, I am just in AWE.
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I am happy to hear such a heartwarming incoming.
Well wishes that he and you enjoy his new adventure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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If I had the means right now, I think getting an Explorer or Explorer II would be an appropriate watch to commemorate the occasion.
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Such a beautiful post. Glad to hear this. What champs you both are!
I’m sorry you were told years ago that he would never live independently. ASD is such a mysterious and misunderstood disorder and a lot of intervention practices are unintentionally harmful to the families involved. Thanks for sharing. |
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Now that is epic.
Congrats X 1,000,000
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Man! What an amazing young man! You must be very proud!
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Great to read Paul.
What an awesome surprise. Wishing him all the luck in the world.
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Wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it. The world needs more stories like this.
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Got emotional reading this. Thanks for sharing.
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Thats awesome. Congrats!
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Amazing story. Thank you for sharing!
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A great example of commitment and responsibility to family values and amazing brotherly love!
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Heartwarming indeed. You must be a very proud dad..
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Great read, thank you and Happy Easter
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Thank you so much for sharing. You and your sons are a great story of a family sticking together and teaching us all about perseverance
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Thank you for the courage to share. There are many similar stories like this, not always happy circumstances. It’s good to know there are others close by.
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Father of the Decade, by a mile...
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Great job dad! Well done indeed.
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This is such a great story!
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Congratulations to you both. Single dads rock! (I had one, too).
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Great story!!! I admire his drive and ambition. God bless
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