Bad news (Aidan)

[Lobodeb]

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I can not even begin to know how you must be feeling. Perhaps you can focus on the things that he can do rather than the things he might not be able to do.

As Jen so eloquently said, there are medical advancements everyday. Nothing is certain. Besides, maybe Aiden would be more of an artistic type than a jock? You never know. Please don't be so hard on yourself.

Prayers on the way to you, Josh and little Aiden.

[caseysmom]

My daughter had a friend when she was younger that was legally blind, you could tell her eyes were both too small. She had a walking stick to help her but I swear it never slowed her down, I am pretty sure she could still see well enough to play, I never had to assist her when she came over. I run into her mom in the supermarket every now and then and her daughter has since had some surgeory that has helped. She is now a teen and giving her mom hell like any other teen

Edit to say...I am really sorry that you and your husband are going through this worrying, there is nothing worse...I never knew what the worry of having kids would be till I had them, get use to it you will worry about 5 million different things through his childhood.

[K9karen]

Gosh, I can't tell you how sad I feel for you. But you need to realize that it wasn't your fault. Sometimes things happen for a reason, though we don't comprehend it. There are so many new medical techniques these days. I have a friend whose child is "legally blind" and you'd never know it. Of course there are things she can't do, but her attitude and widom and insight towards other things draws rings around many fully sighted people.
I have some vision and medical problems that, to the day she died, my mother blamed herself for. Of course that's ridiculous. I told her I "doubled up" on other qualities that other people don't have.
You and Alden are in my prayers. I'm sending lots of hugs your way.

[finn's mom]

I'm so sorry to hear this news...but, with such a strong family surrounding him, his life will be full and blessed and rich, no matter what he can see with his eyes.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Oh sweetheart, I am so sorry to hear this about our darling Aidan. Can only enforce what all his other "Aunties" have said - it is not your fault. As he grows up if his eyes don't function properly his other senses will compensate. With you and his Dad right behind him he will learn to cope and adjust to everything. Try to be positive (hard at the moment I know) but he will be just fine and so will you.

In the meantime we're sending you tons of love and kisses to get you through this xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

Im so sorry that you guys are getting this news.

I have to echo what everyone else is saying. Anything is possible. I really feel deep down that it is to early to expect the worst outcome. Nothing is your fault. The best thing in the world that can happen to anyone is to be born to a loving family. Aidan is truly blessed already to know the love of his mother and father and that is all he really needs to grow up happy.

You guys will be in my prayers. God can do anything.

[prechrswife]

Jaime, please don't blame yourself. Sometimes these things just happen. You have a beautiful, precious little boy who is a gift from God. As others have said, new medical advances are being made on a daily basis. I will keep you, Aidan, and your husband in my prayers. Feel free to vent anytime. (((((Hugs)))))

[Jadapit]

I really cant say anymore than all the others have said. Please know its not your fault. (((Hugs)))

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Perhaps you can focus on the things that he can do rather than the things he might not be able to do.

I think this is the most important statement so far! There are many many many blind people in the world that live totally productive happy lives. For some reason it was decided that your family would be dealt this challenge and now it is up to you to overcome it - and I know you will!

Of course, this is all easy for me to say as an outsider and the fact that it's not happening to my baby. I know you will have some rough times as you deal with this, but I believe you will all overcome and will be better people for it.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Please Jaime, do not blame this on yourself.... . Aidan is there now, and I am sure that with all the love and care he will get he will grow into a beautiful and great man8 Hugs to you and your hubby!!