A World of Hope for Autism: Josiah's Story

Description: Our son Josiah's story about the early days of autism and hope for a better future.
Charity: autismspeaks
Author: Joe Cullen
Credits: Dixie Chicks--"Lullabye"
Views: 2018
Posted: 8/11/08 1:53 AM
Tags: autism speaks



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Thank You for sharing your story. Jo JO is a cute little guy. I am going to pass your url on to my brother and sisters. God Bless - Love Sherry
posted by Sherry on 11/24/08 9:05: PM

Thank you for creating this!!!
posted by Danielle on 11/03/08 8:50: PM

Thank you for creating this!!!
posted by Danielle on 11/03/08 8:50: PM

How wonderful to hear that you are slowly getting more connection with your beautiful son. Beautiful video and music to go with it. I will keep you in my prayers.
posted by Tiffany on 10/13/08 3:35: PM

there is hope... Jesus gives it to us. never give up. keep fighting. keep up the good fight. Phil. 4:13, "i can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
posted by matt on 10/06/08 3:34: PM

great video.
posted by ramy jacildo on 9/14/08 11:36: PM

can not get to video
posted by anja on 9/12/08 11:08: AM

I loved your video. I have a 4 and 2 yr old with autism... They are allot of work and pure joy in our lives. I Too will never give up on bringing them out of Autism. Early intervention is the cure. Because of my daughter my son was diagnosed very early (14months) as soon as he showed sign we got him evaluated and started vigorous therapy. Anyone can see the difference between the two children my son's language came back. My daughter still struggles she started at 2 we were very blessed. All her gains are big ones and we take one day at a time. Until then we work and we fight for all our children afflicted by ASD. God bless you.
posted by Regina on 8/26/08 8:36: PM

What a beautiful and touching video (and the song is a perfect song to match it). I have a 6 year old son with autism who has done ABA therapy since the age of 3 and is doing remarkable. We have "gotten our baby back" slowly but surely! We still have our struggles and he works so hard everyday to learn things that come naturally to us. He is the sunshine in our lives and we love him more than words can say! I pray for all of our "babies" out there that God will be with each and every one of them and their families. Never give up and never stop fighting for them! God bless!
posted by Leslie C. on 8/25/08 10:08: AM

What an incredibly beautiful and inspiring video, Tahni and Joe. I am praying for you, and I know that you'll see God's blessings all over as you continue to fight for Jo Jo and live for Him. Love you!
posted by Tanner on 8/19/08 11:19: AM

Tahni, Joe and Josiah, Thank you for sharing your beautiful story and video. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers and will share this with my prayer partners. God Bless you all, Dorothy Robinson (Kathy Cullen's cousin)
posted by Dorothy Robinson on 8/17/08 12:14: PM

Thank you, Tahni and Joe, for believing for Josiah's healing and for sharing your journey with us. Josiah is so beautiful! I pray that Jesus will completely lift the veil of autism from Josiah's life - and give him back to you totally healed! Jacob likes Elmo too! Blessings, Barbara ~ Healing For Autism. Visit us at http://www.ephraimweb.org/HFA/hfa.htm
posted by Healing For Autism on 8/13/08 6:25: PM

Beautiful video of a beautiful boy. I wish you worlds of help and healing. ~An autism mom
posted by Jean on 8/13/08 1:53: PM

What a touching story & video. Like our son Jamin, you can just see the light come back in you little guy's eyes. He looks like he's making tremendous progress. Thank goodness we've been given the opportunity to fight back & reverse the affects of this disorder. Early intervention truly is the key. Best wishes to you & your family & especially to little Josiah. Rhonda Blouin
posted by Rhonda on 8/12/08 7:29: PM

What a beautiful portrait of the challenges that come with autism. You and Tahni are truly incredible people and have shown a strength that is undeniable. Our hearts & prayers go out to you and your family. There is hope! Love Mike & Ashley Cullen
posted by Michael Cullen on 8/12/08 6:24: PM

Thank you for sharing your story. Jo Jo is a beautiful boy; he is so lucky to have the two of you as parents. Your strength is remarkable! You are giving hope to so many others whose lives are affected by autism. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers each day Love Your Cousin, Gina
posted by Gina on 8/12/08 1:56: PM

God bless you Jo Jo. I have a grandson who is now 12. He was diagonosed around 2 also but we knew before that that something was wrong. His mom searched everything she could and we kept him in our prayers. Even though the doctors said he would never be able to show love or relate to us, we continued to do all we could and to "love him back". Now he is a wonderful young man who loves tennis and video games and is always giving hugs to his grandma. He has a wonderful Mom & Dad and family that will always recognize what a wonderful "gift" God has allowed us to be a part of. Never, never give up hope.
posted by ruoutthere2 on 8/11/08 12:14: PM





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