The most wonderful Christmas present of all

**homesteadmamma** · 12-26-2003, 10:47 AM

It was the absolute best. We never get any reaction out of either boys (Down syndrome and autistic).

Well Christmas morning, we have to wait until Bob gets home from work to open the gifts. (We had gotten Michael a new keyboard. His old one ate up batteries like crazy.) So Bob gets home, and we put the keyboard on the table, covered up. Michael doesn't like wrapping paper. I accidentally touched a button and the look on Michael's face was priceless. He grinned frm year to year and never stopped smiling all day yesterday.

We then moved to the living room and ds#1 is opening up his gifts. No re-action until he opened his electronic chess/checkers game and then. It was amazing to watch the transformation take place. Bob and I had tears in our eyes, it was wonderful. It was the first time in almost 16 years we seen any re-action on his face.

What a wonderful gift to get as parents - reaction from both boys, on the same day and all day long.

**Guest1** · 12-26-2003, 10:51 AM

Oh what a blessing! A fabulous gift for you & Bob to receive! I cannot imagine CJ, how full your hearts must've felt! Thank you for sharing this story - another Christmas Miracle!

**guest2** · 12-26-2003, 10:57 AM

Oh CJ, I'm just sitting here with tears of joy for you, Bob and your boys!!! What a wonderful present for you all. Praying that there will be many, many more moments like this for you and yor family and that this is just the beginning of big things to come for yoour boys!

**homesteadmamma** · 12-26-2003, 11:16 AM

What was so neat about it, was that this is the very first Christmas we have gotten reaction from all 3 of the kids. Dd just reacts over everything, but to have all 3 - truly a miracle for our family.

**guest2** · 12-26-2003, 11:21 AM

God and His

are right there with you CJ! I'm so glad that He has heard and answered your prayers in such a special way on such a special day!!

**Sara Noel** · 12-26-2003, 11:30 AM

That is so beautiful.

Aren't those keyboards awesome? Best gift idea we have bought for our children. I still swear that it is the key that opened up so much for Zachary.

We picked up a tape recorder with a voice warper for Zachary this year and he loves it. It really encourages vocalization.

Thank you for sharing your joy. Those moments are so very special.

**voodidit** · 12-26-2003, 12:02 PM

I am so happy that the boys chose Christmas to shae those smiles with you, it makes them even more special.

Sara I hope Zach gets a loy of use with his microphone too!

**Mom23boys** · 12-26-2003, 12:10 PM

What a wonderful Christmas present CJ. I love hearing stories about Michael. I am glad they all enjoyed their presents from you.

**paelthom** · 12-26-2003, 03:25 PM

I am glad the fellas loved their gifts. You are a great mom for knowing just what to get.

**PrairieRose** · 12-26-2003, 03:34 PM

Cj I know you must have been moved....that was such a sweet story. I'm thrilled for you that the boys were thrilled.

**Darlene** · 12-26-2003, 03:56 PM

What you recieved was priceless indeed. Thank you so much for sharing such a heart & soul warming thing with us.

**BlessedMommy** · 12-26-2003, 04:05 PM

What a special gift for you and Bob! I'm so glad the boys loved the gifts you so lovingly got for them!

**mrscornbread** · 12-26-2003, 05:16 PM

Christmas blessings and miracles to a wonderful family who certainly deserves them. God Bless you all Cj

**AmyMCGS** · 12-26-2003, 10:25 PM

There's not a package under any tree to compare with that gift... I'm so happy for you!

**Michelle** · 12-27-2003, 08:06 AM

That *is* a fantastic gift, cj.

I can only imagine how much that must have made you feel. I know that my kids smiling is the best medicine for what ails me--no matter what the situation.

I'm so glad you all had a fantastic day.