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Good Day!!!
From: HSMama2 <inmy...@aol.comeandgo>
Subject: Good Day!!!
Date: 2000/11/20
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Hi everyone -
Just wanted to share a little "moment" we had today. My hubby's
parents have come for a visit, and while we were out for dinner, he
was explaining to them about our son's TS. At some point in the
conversation (his parents are deaf, and while I know sign language, I
don't know enough to follow a discussion explaining Tourette's to
them), my MIL's eyes started to get teary as she understood what my
hubby was telling her.
I pointed it out to him, and my son (who didn't know what they were
talking about) asked why she had tears in her eyes, so I explained.
And he asked why she would do that. I asked him - if he has kids,
would he want them to have TS or want them to not have it? (He's been
expressing LOTS of frustration with his tics lately, and I thought I
was a getting a "I don't want this thing" vibe from him) He looked at
me like I'd lost my mind (LOL) and said "well, I'd want them to be
just like me!!!!".
*sigh* That took a weight off my shoulders, let me tell you. After
reading AST for months, I've been wondering what my son's attitude
towards TS is, and if he feels bitter or resentful or...I don't know -
"afflicted" because he has it. But I haven't wanted to ask, because
if he doesn't, I don't want to put it in his head, to where he thinks
he "should". (Is this making sense?)
I'm so glad to see this attitude from him. We've only known about the
TS since May, and his tics have really exploded since, so I was
worried. I had no idea how to help him have the best attitude and
outlook he could about all of this - we just deal with all of it
matter-of-factly, and I talk about it when he brings it up (or if I
can sense that something's bugging him).
And I think I needed it, too. I really think God meant this as a
little "see, it's OK, he's fine" pat on the back for me (I know
someone online who calls them God Breezes - I like that) and my
husband, so we won't worry too much about how our son's handling this.
Seems to me like he's doing just fine - and that's a WONDERFUL thing
to be able to say!!!!
Kristina <thanks if you really read this whole thing!!!>
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HSMa...@aol.com
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