[dcowboy]

Thank you for the most rational and intelligent post regarding this article. I too have a child with numerous disabilities(deaf/legally bilnd/etc) and you are so correct in how it totally changes everything about both your present and future life for you and your entire family. I agree that unless you have a “different” child you have no idea of what families like ours go through everyday..While my daughter has brought much joy and special people into our lives, at times the heartbreak is close to unbearable so I too can understand where this mother is coming from although I would never coming out and make this statement. Enough with the righteous name-calling and pontification, the lady is making a statement based on her life’s experince. All the pepole pouncing on her without actually “being ther” are the selfish ones.

[LMAO]

My wife and I have three boys and our 18 year old has autism. He will live with us for the rest of his life. People who don't have a disabled child have no clue how much it changes your life and the adjustments you have to make and the plans for the future. However, Tommy LOVES going on vacations and we are lucky in that sense. He would never act up on a plane because he's extremely rule oriented. He knows not to act out in public. So, my wife and I aren't confined to the house. We thank God for that. I cannot imagine my life without him. He's our son and we have an obligation to him.

Having said all that, I do have trouble with a mother who says everyday she wishes she aborted her disabled son