Comments on: From Mike McCarron to the Autism Hub

By: Stimey

Stimey — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:51:32 +0000

I am one of those parents who, when new to the autism community, found the hub before I found other sites. I can’t even say how much that has shaped the way I look at my child. I am so grateful for the things that these folks write every day.

Mr. McCarron, you and your family stay in my thoughts.

By: Joeymom

Joeymom — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:54:13 +0000

Thank you, sir. We think of Katie all the time- and of you.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:06:00 +0000

Thank you so much Mike for your beautiful letter, and for sharing memories and photos of your precious granddaughter. Thanks for showing the world how a family can stand up for their autistic child and speak of her with only love. I can only wish your family as much peace and healing as possible after the terrible hardships you have endured.

By: S.L.

S.L. — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:49:28 +0000

Thank you, Mr. McCarron. We will never forget your beautiful granddaughter. Katie’s sweet smile is forever in my mind, I thank you for sharing the pictures and telling us all about her. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I will continue to speak out, and try my best to make this world a better, more accepting place for my child and all autistics. Your words are always so eloquent, and incredibly inspiring. Thank you.

By: Phil Schwarz

Phil Schwarz — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:17:07 +0000

Mike, your and your family’s dignity and wisdom, and the joy and love that Katie brought forth, have been sources of strength for us in the Autism Hub community, and more widely in the autistic self-advocacy community.

Deine Zauber binden wieder, was die Mode streng geteilt.

By: lastcrazyhorn

lastcrazyhorn — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:11:40 +0000

I’m with Beau on this one. Some subjects I don’t touch just because my mere words can’t begin to accurately express my feelings for them.

Just wanted to say thanks for the good words about the community and let you know that we’re reading.

By: Niksmom

Niksmom — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:15:30 +0000

Mike, I can only echo the sentiments of so many other hub bloggers; you have indeed given us a great, and easy, example to follow. Your love and admiration for Katie has been tremendously inspiring and grounding. Thank you for allowing us to become a part of your family’s experience and for sharing the beauty of Katie with us as only you could.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:09:15 +0000

Mike, as Joe/Club 166 said, you have indeed led by example. You’ve done so from the moment you connected to others across the country and the world at a time when others might have thought it easier to shut the world out. You’ve kept those connections alive over two years when others may have pulled away. By doing so you have influenced me in positive way. And to me, having a positive impact on each other is what this on-line ‘community’ is all about. Thanks.

My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family.

By: isles

isles — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:54:31 +0000

Katie is remembered in this community for being a precious and beloved little girl. This is an honor to her memory, and I hope that it is some comfort to the family.

By: Club 166

Club 166 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:18:02 +0000

Thank you, Mr. McCarron. But if there is anyone that who has led by example, it is you and your family.

Thank you for your valuable contributions and insight. Your family remains in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe