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Tom · Posted: February 04 2007, 11:27 AM Post subject: Sharing

Mikey doesn't share. It's an autism thing. The idea that the people around you are people and that you should give up something you want for someone else is difficult.

Saturdays are a busy day for Mikey. First he has a four-hour socialization program where he does art, music, and play-time with other kids with Down syndrome and then he goes to Music Therapy for thirty minutes. When I picked him up at the end of the socialization program he directed me to the candy machine and asked for cookies. So I bought him a bag of Chips Ahoy and off we went for the 20-minute drive to Molloy College. When we arrived at the Music Therapy office, Mikey immediately went up to his therapist, Reika, and handed her the bag containing the last cookie and then gave her a hug. Michel and I were in shock. Reika and the other therapists were in shock. Mikey had given a gift to his therapist. He demonstrated his capacity for sharing and love. And he demonstrated that Reika was truly reaching into him through music. Mikey went on to have one of his best sessions ever... playing drums and piano and even singing. Thank you Reika! Thank you Rebecca Center!

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momtofourgirls · Posted: February 04 2007, 11:30 AM Post subject:

Way to go Mikey!!! We are all proud of you... do you have any left? I'm a little hungry Very Happy

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southernbelle · Posted: February 04 2007, 11:54 AM Post subject:

YAY MIKEY!!!! That's awesome. For him to even acknowledge that Reika might want a cookie...

That's toooooo COOL.
amy

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Emeline's Momma · Posted: February 04 2007, 12:19 PM Post subject:

What a great brag. WTG, Mikey!

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karlismom · Posted: February 04 2007, 1:47 PM Post subject:

How awesome. Go Mikey!!

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waith · Posted: February 04 2007, 7:29 PM Post subject:

WTG Mikey. That must be one special lady young man.

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HiCourt · Posted: February 04 2007, 8:02 PM Post subject:

awww that is so sweet...sounds like he is growing and maturing a bit...Courtney sounds identical to him...she just recently started sharing. I really noticed this when she shared some of her Nacho Cheese Doritos with me and Gerritt about a month ago. I had to give her a big hug and high fives cuz she was being so nice...since then, she wantes to share everything...well....SOME...lol

Thanks for sharing!!

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DanielsMommy · Posted: February 04 2007, 8:04 PM Post subject:

What a great job Mikey. What a nice experience on a busy Saturday for you and Michel as well as that nice teacher Reika who got the cookie!!

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jooniper · Posted: February 04 2007, 10:36 PM Post subject:

What a great story! WTG Mikey!

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helandy.cop · Posted: February 05 2007, 4:15 PM Post subject:

That is so heart-warming. Means one day Matt may do the same ...? Well done Mikey. That's a moment to treasure

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mary c · Posted: February 05 2007, 5:58 PM Post subject:

You're the man Mikey!

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Calebsfamily · Posted: February 05 2007, 6:10 PM Post subject:

Way to go Mikey!!! That is just wonderful!!! What a moment that must have been for all of you! How inspiring. I bet that was the best cookie in the world!!!

BTW, he looks so comfy on that couch! Makes me want to take a nap! And maybe have a cookie Wink

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Libby · Posted: February 05 2007, 10:01 PM Post subject:

Tom, that is so cool! I have goosebumps! Thank you for sharing a wonderful moment!

Libby

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Stephanie · Posted: February 07 2007, 8:52 AM Post subject:

Thanks Tom, that made me cry...what is wrong with me today...LOL
WTG Mikey! I am so proud of you....and I still remember how sweet you were in giving my Megan a kiss.

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mumtograce · Posted: February 08 2007, 1:30 PM Post subject:

Aww how sweet of him !!! WTG mikey

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EliasMom · Posted: February 08 2007, 2:25 PM Post subject:

that's so awesome! WTG Mikey!

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rhonda · Posted: February 08 2007, 2:52 PM Post subject:

Aww, that is way too sweet!! Way to go Mikey!!

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