Celebratory

Being the proud mama that I am, I wanted to share this. Prentke-Romich thinks my son is a hero. I think that's still a bit odd since I'm considering them the heroic ones, but we're all entitled to our own opinions.

Of course, I'm not saying my son is not a hero. I just bought a bracelet that says Down Syndrome. My Child. My Hero. It's not classy or fancy, but it perfectly states how I feel. I wore it for a week before I realized the migraine I had for 5 days on end stemmed from that. I should have known better when it was advertised as a keychain decoration, but it fit my wrist so I wore it anyway. It's now on my keychain where it belongs and my head is pain free.

I'm such an idiot at times.

Anyway - this is what I'm sharing. Go check it out. You can probably hear me smiling.

19 comments:

Michelle said...

I love how they put this up -- and how they gave your address, too! You are so lucky and so blessed in so many ways. I can't wait to hear how it goes as he continues to gain proficiency!

Oh and umm out of curiosity, do you have any sense of what was in the key chain decoration that gave you a migraine?

Keri said...

That's just plain cool! You and Micah rock!

Irene said...

What a great article! For you and them. This definitely was a WIN-WIN situation.

I am so happy for you guys!!!!!!

Pam said...

That is great! Yeah!!

Anonymous said...

Is that the machine? The saving grace? I can tell he's adapted quite well to it.

Debbie @ Three Weddings said...

What are you trying to do to me. I cried twice this morning at out Ds Guild during a parent breakfast (some happy, some frustrated tears) I cried during the Lion King play when Mufasa died and I sit down for a relaxing evening to catch up on some of my favorite peeps and you have me crying again! Cut it out. Well, maybe not. I love hearing about Micah and his voice, even if I have to read through tears.

Burgh Baby said...

The entire story, from both sides, is a true testament to the fact that there *are* still good people in this world.

KG said...

I, for one, would not have thought that I had developed some type of reaction to the metal in the bracelet. That's just weird.

As for Micah - well - we all knew he rawcks. Here's to more and more progress!

just jamie said...

SO, SO cool.

Karen MEG said...

That's just wonderful Karen.

You and Micah are truly inspiring.

Danyele Easterhaus said...

i would totally do the keychain for a bracelet...booo!

Kim said...

Micah is famous!!! His story and yours will be an inspiration to many parents. You should be very proud.

Michelle said...

How cool to have yours/Micah's story listed on their website!

Caution/Lisa said...

God is still at work, isn't He? Thanks for the reminder.

Flea said...

So Mr. Blocked for Privacy has a name. Cool. :D Karen, that's awesome. :)

Marmarbug said...

I am so happy for Micah! And for you too!!!!

Paula Lynn Johnson said...

Sometimes I feel hopeless about people, then I read a story like this. Thanks for sharing.

CC said...

Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!

Can you hear me YELLING from the west coast!!!!!!!!!

I am so excited about how Micah is doing and so glad that PRC is doing a great job with the products and their customer service. You are on their front page. Yahoo!!

I wish I could work with Micah! I love, love, love helping kids get their voices with AAC!!!

JennyH said...

How cool is that?!! I'm so glad this has turned out so well for Micah and for you.