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Family Loves Disney
04-03-2009, 12:24 AM
My son, Justin, and his autism assistance service dog, Luke Skywalker. Here is the website of the segment. I thought you all would be interested in seeing it. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2009/04/02/nr.cohen.autism.boy.dog.cnn?iref=videosearch
Family Loves Disney
04-03-2009, 03:06 PM
just bumping up
FSUDisneyGirl
04-03-2009, 09:49 PM
I just watched the video online, it was great! your son is so sweet...and you are, too! :goodvibes
mrsksomeday
04-03-2009, 11:07 PM
Ok Shannon, now I am crying. That story is heartwarming :goodvibes. There is nothing like the love of a dog.
TheDisneyGirl02
04-03-2009, 11:19 PM
What a great story! Thank you so much for posting it on here! :)

Did your son pick out the dog's name or was he named before your son got him?
fausz4
04-04-2009, 12:06 AM
My heart is so full right now! I am glad Luke is helping your family out so much...:grouphug: Thanks so much for sharing!
Family Loves Disney
04-06-2009, 09:45 AM
What a great story! Thank you so much for posting it on here! :)

Did your son pick out the dog's name or was he named before your son got him?

Believe it or not, we were only told his name was Luke. All during training, the other parents and I kept teasing him by saying "Luke the force is with you". At graduation during training, I received all of his medical records and on every page was the name, Luke Skywalker. All the adults there had a good laugh. Justin loved it! What boy wouldn't?
Family Loves Disney
04-06-2009, 09:49 AM
My heart is so full right now! I am glad Luke is helping your family out so much...:grouphug: Thanks so much for sharing!

Thanks. As my husband tells everyone, she is an advocate for not only those with autism, but for everyone that needs her. Could be why I am a nurse. ;)

BTW, can I borrow your anonymous quote? I absolutely love it! I always tell everyone to live by my son's statement "it's the best day ever!" He says that on a daily basis, even when it isn't the best day ever for him.
ireland_nicole
04-06-2009, 10:29 AM
Oh wow, I loved it! Your son and Luke are so wonderful together!
fausz4
04-06-2009, 10:24 PM
Of course you can use the quote! I actually got it from an article from CNN...here is the link to the story behind it--
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/03/28/autism.essay/index.html

I have had the quote posted at my desk for some time...I love it and feel others should see it.

Have a good one!