A tribute to all mothers

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1. Matthew, your poem made me cry. Thank you; it is beautiful.

   Comment by Carol — May 10, 2009 @ 7:02 am

2. The poem hit so close to home. I have a fourteen year old that kills me to watch him struggle within himself.

   Comment by cindy — May 10, 2009 @ 7:10 am

3. This poem brought me to tears. My 5 year old aspie son couldn’t finish his mother’s day card at school, because the teacher wasn’t patient enough with him. He was very disappointed. I had to work with him on my own mother’s day card at home. It’s these little things that make it so difficult, and make me think it’s not fair. He did eventually make a beautiful card, with drawings of all his favorite objects: blenders, mixers, engines, juice makers, and food choppers

   Comment by Nisha — May 10, 2009 @ 7:23 am

4. Oh Gosh, Matthew,
   I have a great big lump in my throat -what a fabulous tribute to a wonderful Mom!
   With sentiments like those, I don’t think your Asrperger’s is going to hold you back in life.
   Wishing you every success,
   Kay

   Comment by Kay — May 10, 2009 @ 7:39 am

5. Matthew,

   This was just lovely. Thank you for such a special poem about your Mom. Well Done!

   Comment by Petra — May 10, 2009 @ 9:35 am

6. Matthew you brought tears to my eyes. I hope that my son makes it though this rough time in his life. As a mother and also for my husband each day is truly a challenge, but a blessing to have our son and we only hope that his life is the best it can be.

   Comment by Denise — May 10, 2009 @ 9:49 am

7. matthew you have a big heart and write such a wonderful poem for your mother ,she must be so proud of you.you will go far in life .thanks for your poem.

   Comment by ANA MININSON — May 10, 2009 @ 10:35 am

8. How lovely, Matthew. I’m sure your mom is very proud of you.

   Comment by Mary Robertson — May 10, 2009 @ 10:41 am

9. Matthew, That was so moving. I know your mother is very proud of you. I have 2 kids with Asperger’s and I am so very proud of them and everything they have accomplished.
   Tina

   Comment by Tina Olive — May 10, 2009 @ 11:07 am

10. Boy this brought tears to my eyes! I would be so proud to call Matthew my child as I do my own kids. My son has Asperger’s and I love all of them soooo much! They are my world!

    Comment by Pam — May 10, 2009 @ 12:11 pm

11. That poem is so sweet …a really heart touching poem

    I wish Mathew good luck in everything he does and hope that nothing holds him back in life. x

    Comment by Anita — May 10, 2009 @ 2:37 pm

12. Matthew,
    tears a rolling over my cheek, because my 11 years old daughter with Aspersger’s, isn’t yet so far she can tell me she loves me.
    your mom can be proud en thankful to have a son like you!!
    love,
    Mira

    Comment by mira — May 10, 2009 @ 2:44 pm

13. Matthew, You will never know what the strength of your words did for me, just knowing that you (and hopefully my child(ren?) with Aspergers)are okay, accepting, up for the battle and appreciative of the overwhelming unspeakable love and pride we have in you, our precious children. I feel honored, just reading your poem for YOUR mom, knowing it is possible for my kids to have the peace you seem to have, even if it is deep down some days, you clearly have a peace with yourself. Thank you.

    Comment by René Gilliam — May 10, 2009 @ 3:12 pm

14. That was lovely Matthew. When my sons say things like that to me it makes all the difficult times so much more bearable.
    God bless you Matthew

    Comment by jan rosair — May 10, 2009 @ 4:38 pm

15. Mathew, I am very proud of you and I praise God every day for people like you with such a big awesome heart with so much love. You take care and God Bless You and You mom. I wouldn’t trade my son for anyone in the world and I am sure your mom wouldn’t either.

    Comment by Betty — May 10, 2009 @ 5:54 pm

16. that was beautiful! I heard my own son’s voice as if he were reading it to me and I began to flow tears of joy. Thank you so much Matthew, your poem was the icing on my very special Mother’s Day.

    Comment by Sandra Vestal — May 10, 2009 @ 6:47 pm

17. Matthew,
    You and your mom are truly special people.
    Thank you for your beautiful poem.
    Arrabella (mum of an Asp. adult daughter)

    Comment by Arrabella — May 10, 2009 @ 6:52 pm

18. Thank you Matthew. I can only hope that my son feels the same, and kudos to your mom to have been able to help you get to where you are now. =)

    Comment by Diane Dennis — May 10, 2009 @ 8:34 pm

19. Matthew, Thank you for sharing your beautiful poem with us. My grandson has Asbergers and he spends his summers with me. I enjoy having him with me.

    Comment by Betty Bunner — May 10, 2009 @ 9:32 pm

20. Dear Matthew,
    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful poem with me; it was really touching and positive. I am so glad you think that way and I know that your mother’s love will give you the strenght to face anything you may find in your path. You are very talented and have a precious heart. I have a daughter with Aspergers and I know she would write something like that if she could. She is also a very sweet girl and so very thoughtful. May God bless you always.
    Sonia Marques

    Comment by Sonia Marques — May 10, 2009 @ 10:29 pm

21. that was beautiful Matthew, beautifully written and I’m sure your mum loved it. You are a very special boy.

    Comment by Honor — May 11, 2009 @ 2:30 am

22. thanks matthew it made me cry too, hope you and your mum have a good day
    jo

    Comment by jo — May 11, 2009 @ 2:58 am

23. Hi Matthew, that really touched my heart. My son is 9 with aspergers and he likes to write me poems like that to.

    Comment by Donna — May 11, 2009 @ 3:29 am

24. I will just wipe the tears away… beautiful .one day i hope my son will be able to tell me these things too . I will print this and read it everyday

    Comment by sarah — May 11, 2009 @ 3:48 am

25. Hi Matthew, Thank you so much for sharing such a special poem for a special mum. I pray that one day my 10 year old boy will tell me such things, but for now a smile and a hug from him are just great.

    Comment by Diane — May 11, 2009 @ 4:37 am

26. Wow Matthew!! You are not only an over-comer, you are a blessing. You have brought hope to many mothers with your amazing poem. Thank you for sharing it with us.

    Comment by Shari — May 11, 2009 @ 5:53 am

27. Thank you Matthew. – satscout, aka “Andrew’s Mom”

    Comment by satscout — May 11, 2009 @ 7:26 am

28. Tears just keep flowing from my eyes Matthew. That was so inspiring…your words were so beautiful. I’m very proud of you, keep believing in yourself because others do!

    Comment by Linda — May 11, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

29. Matthew – you are an inspiration to all parents. I enjoyed your poem and I think you are fabulous! Your mom did a wonderful job raising you because you are such a lovely person. Hugs to you.

    Comment by Lori — May 11, 2009 @ 10:12 pm

30. hey, this is the bravest most sincere words I have ever heard coming form any child,
    It just goes to prove to all the un educated and ignorant to aspies and autism that our children are special angels who have wonderful and unique ways of showing their emotions xxxx well done mathew you are a wee star
    lots of love to all form bonnie scotland xxxxx

    Comment by angela kay — May 12, 2009 @ 10:33 am

31. What a beautiful poem! My daughter is six. She can speak, but often has a hard time saying how she feels. This poem brought tears to my eyes and warmed my heart. Thankyou so much for brightening my day!

    Comment by Tammi — May 12, 2009 @ 2:30 pm

32. Matthew,
    You did such a wonderful job for your Mom. Keep up the hugs and poems, its what we parents have to hang on to when we think our kids arent listening.
    My KK who is 10 also made a poem for me, it was so beautiful and the best gift i recieved beside her sitting in church with me and letting me know she loves me.
    Bless You
    Ailene from Corpus Christi Texas

    Comment by Ailene Koffer — May 12, 2009 @ 10:25 pm

33. I loved the poem. My son has always written me beautiful poetry also. Aspies are very deep beautiful people.

    Comment by Karen — May 13, 2009 @ 6:59 pm

34. Matthew, your poem brought me to tears, you sound so much like my son Matthew. We moms cry because we want so much for your lives, and we worry because we love you boys so much and want you to have a good and loving life that we sometimes can’t help but cry. We know God watches over you, but we hope that you are always treated fairly and you learn as much as you possibly can while you have us here on earth with you. Keep writing, I know your mother must be proud of you…God bless you young man!

    Comment by Susan — May 15, 2009 @ 2:43 am

35. Thank you Matthew, I think you are a great example to us all. My son is 8 and tells me he loves me all the time. I am very lucky to have him and I hope he can write poems like you do one day. Good luck for your future, I’m certain you will have success in whatever path you take.

    Comment by Annie — May 15, 2009 @ 5:56 am

36. Matthew, your words are so powerful they not only touched my heart but also lifted me up and encouraged me.

    Comment by Kaylene — May 17, 2009 @ 7:49 pm

37. Hi Mattew thank you so much for shareing you lovely words they touched my heart in so many ways and your right your words say so much not just to you mum but too other mums who may be in a differnt part of world but on the same path of trying too help but encourage our sons and also helping them touch the world …….
    huggsss chellle & Andrew

    Comment by Chelle — May 18, 2009 @ 12:22 pm

38. Oh my! All I can say is me too. Thank you Matthew. You couldn’t have been more right on.

    Comment by Christy Hubbard — May 18, 2009 @ 1:41 pm

39. Matthew,

    I was brought to tears as well, I too have a son with AS he is now 17. I have not been able to hug my son since he was 7 years old. I try everything I can to give all I can each day, but nothing seems to work. My son tells me that he hates us and that we ruin his life and give him nothing. It tears me apart inside and I just don’t know how I keep going everyday! I think your mom is a very lucky to have you in her life! Reach out and give her a BIG hug for me!!!

    Tammy Harris
    Harrisville, UT

    Comment by Tammy Harris — May 21, 2009 @ 11:05 pm

40. My 22 year old Aspie son is just coming to the end of a 4 year Masters degree in Neuclear Astro Physics. Even without the results of his final exams we know he will get a 1st. When I called him this week he told me he got 100% for his latest piece of course work. So he was satisfied with this. (Not excited, just satisfied) Living away from home has been a real challenge for him. Not the coursework! After reading Matthew’s poem I realised that the day I really will be thrilled is not his graduation day but the day he tells me he loves me!

    Comment by Lynn — May 24, 2009 @ 4:45 pm

41. Finally!!!!!!!!! Got down to the e-mail that I read so much about!!!! Reminds me of a little card that my son made for me when we had a tough time. Still have the card were I can see it everyday just to remember that he is in there and not the lost in his own mind and that we as mothers are a big part of them coping through their days as long as we are here. Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!

    Comment by Julie Bliven — July 31, 2009 @ 6:28 am

42. Hello Lynn,
    Congrats for your son’s graduation.I have an 18 old aspie son. I suffer so much… he rejects me. He never tells me he loves me.Please give me your mail,I whant to know more about Mathew.

    Mylene from Lima Peru

    Comment by Mylene Delboy — August 4, 2009 @ 9:59 am

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