My son is three and a half and is autistic. There are therapies but they are extremely expensive (40,000 to 70,000 dollars a year for 40 hours a week) - we've been on a waiting list for a year and a half for government services but we just found out that we'll have at least two more years to wait. My parents have been extremely supportive (my mother and a friend of hers who are both retired special ed teachers have taken courses and are currently working with my son as therapists) all along, but now that we know how much longer we have to wait my dad has decided to come out of retirement and work so that we can hire a therapist (20 hours a week at 40 dollars an hour - you do the math).
I've always had a good relationship with my parents, but this is something beyond I would ever have asked. I know it's his choice and that he's doing it for his grandson, not me, but I don't know what to say to him - thank you and I love you doesn't seem to be enough. Any suggestions?
2007-07-31 09:17:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
For unselfish parents, it is a joy to simply see the results of a sacrifice well made. Hopefully, you will reach a point in your parenthood where you will see that the heartfelt thanks you give your parents now are more than enough to express your love for them. You will get the chance to return the favor, either directly to them or indirectly by way of your own offspring. I wish you and your son the best, and kudos to your parents, they sound marvelous!
2007-07-31 09:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by SexRexRx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your parent's sound very loving and generous!! They are just trying to help and do what is best for your son!!... All you can do and all they probably want in return is to know you love them and that you are grateful !! so Tell them, let them know...
2007-07-31 10:19:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG you have some incredible parents. You really are so lucky. All you can do is to tell them how much their help means to you.
2007-07-31 09:26:26 · answer #3 · answered by chaoss13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you have parents like mine.Arn't we lucky? Tho thank you and I love you doesn't seem like enough to you I know it is to them :)God bless you and your family :)
2007-08-01 00:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by lillulu460 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they love you and your child very much, and want what is best for him and you as well.
give them a hug and let them know how much you appreciate their warmth, care and generosity.
i'm sure they don't expect more! hugs
2007-07-31 09:20:43 · answer #5 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋