Date: 05 Jun 2011 10:58 PM Title: The ER
I just found your story I'm up to chapter 13 and I love it. they way you have written it, they seem more real with real flaws. Being female I think we all see ourselves as Bella does in this story. Thank you for writting it and I know I'm going to love reading the rest.
Date: 05 Jun 2011 5:33 PM Title: Epilogue
Yahoo I am so pleased you are doing a sequel, I love this story and was sad to see it coming to an end, in regards to the autism thing, I don't know much about it but what you are describing Marie has it sounds like some of the symptoms of autisim, there are so many forms.
Date: 05 Jun 2011 9:49 AM Title: Epilogue
looking forward to the sequel loved this story love ya
Date: 05 Jun 2011 12:55 AM Title: Epilogue
love this chapter....i think you should focus alot on the dog nessie and marie. animals tend to bond well and help autistic children....
Date: 05 Jun 2011 12:00 AM Title: Epilogue
I've read most of the chapters of this story and I love it !!! I can't wait for the sequel. When will it be posted?
Date: 04 Jun 2011 9:18 PM Title: Epilogue
Loved this story!!! Can't wait for the sequel.
I don't have children who are autistic but I am a teacher who as taught a few who are. So far - if she is - you are getting a lot of things right. To be honest all children are a little different in how they deal with things. Some with autism are sensitive to touch while other are sensitive to sound. I had one child who was fixated on watches. At age 4 he had to have one on and was always checking it (at 1-2 min intervals)
Marie also reminded me of another character in a book series I love from Madeline L'engle. A wind in the door - A swiftly tilting planet - etc - there is a character named John Wallace who is the 4 year old little brother of the main character. He also didn't speak until he was 4 and even then it was only to family - but when he did it was in complete sentences and he was an uber genius - reading their parents scientific journals accurately at age 4.
Sometimes children don't speak until 3 or 4 and it is not because there is something wrong. Sometimes they are just observers - they watch everything around them - take it in - learn - and then - like in the story I read - they just start speaking. When I taught 2 year olds I had several like that in the 6 years teaching that age. One didnt speak until he was three because he was ESOL (spoke spanish and not english at home) One child had super large cheeks that actually got in the way of proper speech. A third child spoke very little and didnt come out of her shell until she was 3 1/2 and had been working with a speech therapist. And then there was the child who actually was autistic. So many of these things are not completely diagnosable until the child is older because there are so many different factors that come into play ------ OH and ---- developmentally speaking. Some children who are premature have a learning delay when they are younger but as they mature and grow that gap begins to close. By the time they are 4 or 5 they should be mostly caught up. Most of these delays though are those developmental milestones that are associated with infants and toddlers. --- EX: the age they roll over, stand, walk, --- the age the master gross motor and fine motor skills. (gross motor: using your hand to pick up things - fine motor: using your fingers to pick up things etc)
OK Sorry this was so long. As I wrote I just kept remembering things that might be helpful. I am a music teacher now but I began with the little ones and all that early developmental knoweldge is still in there LOL. hope it helps!
Zamar22
Author's Response:
Zamar22....
Thank you for the insight about children with autism. I am also a music teacher (been doing it for ten years and I've seen so many students with special needs blossom in my classroom). Anyhow, your information will be invaluable when I begin writing the sequel. I just wanted thank you for your insights!
Hugs,
Josie
Date: 04 Jun 2011 9:07 PM Title: Epilogue
loved it and there are so many different forms of autism, sometimes it's hard to determ if a child has autism or not. Some very normal children don't talk until they are older. My youngest son would count or call for his cousin and that was it. You test his IQ and it's pushing 200... He was in speach until he was in 7th grade when he finally could talk like normal kid his age. My older son was a slow learner in school and the school wanted me to have him classified as disabled he also has a high IQ... Each kid is so different. I have known kids with Autism that could talk your ear off on the phone, but get them in the same room and they became mute. My husbands best friend has a 4 year old little girl who has autism. He resently sent us a video of a conference his wife spoke in in Sacremento, CA.... It was in Spainsh so I can't tell you what they said.
I look forward to the sequel.
Hugs
Date: 04 Jun 2011 9:06 PM Title: Epilogue
I can't wait to read the sequel! This story is too good to end
Date: 04 Jun 2011 8:50 PM Title: Epilogue
Really nice, please go on!!!
LOLove .... Tiina
Date: 04 Jun 2011 8:25 PM Title: Epilogue
well sad t osee it end but excited that your doing a sequel!
Date: 01 Jun 2011 3:28 AM Title: The New Beginning
is that it??!!! Please continue!! This story was awesome!
Date: 01 Jun 2011 3:25 AM Title: The New Beginning
Beautiful.
Date: 30 May 2011 2:02 PM Title: The New Beginning
Loved it loved it loved it.
Hugs
Date: 30 May 2011 7:08 AM Title: The New Beginning
what a great ending!
Date: 29 May 2011 8:37 PM Title: The Bean
Well that is shocking development but a damn good one. I can't wait for Charlie's and Alice's reactions to the the 3 beans. Keep up the good work. Damn good story oh I liked how Mike got his brains blown out in the past. Awesome story.
jukie
Date: 29 May 2011 2:23 PM Title: The Bean
Well I truly wasn't expecting that. Great twist. I am glad she is finally getting better.
Date: 29 May 2011 4:09 AM Title: The Bean
This story over in a few chapters??? Say it isn't so!!! I love this story, it has everything a good story needs, laughs, drama, tears, and yes, lemony goodness!!! Maybe a sequel, with Edward and Bellas trials and mishaps of raising triplets.... come on....lets start a petition!!! I love the way you write, I can relate so much more with your story than other ones. Thank you for shareing-sp? your talent!!
Date: 29 May 2011 12:47 AM Title: The Dress and Weddng Preparations
sounds like she's pregnant :)
Date: 28 May 2011 11:05 PM Title: The Bean
LOved it.
Hugs
Please check out my original story that I have entered into the romance contest.
I look forward to reading more.
Date: 28 May 2011 9:28 PM Title: The Bean
Oh my god, three children......
and you nreally believe you only have to write one chapter and the epilog????
no, no, no, we want a sequel about how they are dealing with the 3 children!!!!!
LOL - Tiina
Date: 28 May 2011 12:34 PM Title: The 32 Year Old Born Again Virgin
..got to.. catch.. my...breath...need..dry panties
Date: 26 May 2011 4:45 AM Title: The House
What did B do during her 2 hour drive? great emotions this chapter. you rock!
Date: 25 May 2011 11:52 PM Title: The Confessions
I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles. Life sometimes throws us a cruve ball, and then we have to fiqure out how to get our lifes back on the straight and narrow. I don;t know how to comfort you, because I've never been there. My husband and I have been married for 36 years, they haven't all been great, but we weathered thru. You know that old saying You have to know when to fish or cut bait? Best wishes to you.
Now to the story, I found it this morning and can't stop reading. I'm glad thet Jacob is in the story, but didn't see that happening. WOW I love to read, but can't write to save my soul. I admire those who can. Thanks]
Carol
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Date: 25 May 2011 3:50 AM Title: The House
enjoyed it and look forward.
Hugs
Date: 25 May 2011 2:35 AM Title: The House
i think it should be twins! i think it would be funny! but if anything i think it needs to be a girl! im glad taht she got out of her funk ! excited for the next chapter
Date: 24 May 2011 1:42 AM Title: The Announcement
I loved the chapter, don't put it down. I know you have the darkness lurking. keep up the great work. thanks.
Date: 23 May 2011 9:08 PM Title: The Announcement
Let him get hit and killed by a drunk driver or maybe he can get mugged and beaten to death it would be fitting I think. I'm guessing they will have a girl but no suggestion on the name at this point
Date: 23 May 2011 2:29 PM Title: The Announcement
Love the Story!
Date: 23 May 2011 2:00 PM Title: The Announcement
I'm thinking it should be a girl for the bean
jukie
Date: 23 May 2011 3:02 AM Title: The Announcement
I loved it look forward to the next chapter.
Hugs
Date: 23 May 2011 12:40 AM Title: The Announcement
they should have both and have it a total suprise with the one baby hiding behind the other ! i always this plot twist is funny! im excited that they foudn a house and excited to see if she gets the job and i hope that she kills mike with her gun!
Date: 22 May 2011 9:47 PM Title: The Interview
loved it.
Hugs
Date: 22 May 2011 9:22 PM Title: The Interview
i hope she can keep the stress down and hope that they catch mike soon!
Date: 20 May 2011 3:05 AM Title: The Honeymoon
The honeymoon and pregnancy reactions were sweet. I know we have to get back to the darkness. I would say and I hate to do this to Edward, but it needs to be a car accident to recreate the drama he had with his parents and wife. Mike and Bella have to be in an accident and Mike has to be the one to die.
Date: 19 May 2011 1:40 PM Title: The Honeymoon
loved it.
Hugs
Date: 19 May 2011 4:47 AM Title: The Honeymoon
well i hope the best for her and the pregnanacy but in the end i have a feeling with mike comming back its just going to be bad! keep the udpates comming
Date: 19 May 2011 4:40 AM Title: The Honeymoon
Just wanted to say.....LOVE IT!!!! I can't wait for MORE!! I love the pregnancy, maybe twins, lots of love for Edward & Bella to give to make up for such a hard life?? A boy and a girl??? Just sayin...
Date: 18 May 2011 12:03 PM Title: The Dream Wedding of Bella and Edward
Great story!
Date: 18 May 2011 6:20 AM Title: The Dream Wedding of Bella and Edward
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!
What can I say - just WOW! But I am wondering when Bella will finally realize that she is already pregnant? LOL
Sabs
Date: 18 May 2011 5:21 AM Title: The Dream Wedding of Bella and Edward
well excited to see what ahppens enxt
Date: 18 May 2011 4:52 AM Title: The Dream Wedding of Bella and Edward
That was beautiful. Is Bella pregnant?
Date: 18 May 2011 4:10 AM Title: The Dream Wedding of Bella and Edward
loved it.
Hugs
Date: 16 May 2011 3:13 AM Title: The Destination Rehearsal
cant wait till the next chatpter
Date: 15 May 2011 9:08 PM Title: The Destination Rehearsal
loved it and look forward to the wedding and the lemons.
Date: 13 May 2011 4:38 AM Title: The Dress and Weddng Preparations
It is good that there are some good things happening to them! Oh is Bella's sickness just nerves or is Esme going to be getting another grandbaby soon!!!
Date: 13 May 2011 4:19 AM Title: The Fight
It is really sad that Mike is having such a strong affect on Bella and Edward's relationship. I hope that they catch him soon so that their nighmare can end.
Date: 13 May 2011 3:55 AM Title: The Baby
Mike just couldn't leave well enough alone could he??? I hope that he gets caught and spends the rest of his life in jail where he will make someone a lovely wife!!! LOL.....
Date: 13 May 2011 2:59 AM Title: The Dress and Weddng Preparations
well i have a feeling she is preggo! keep the updates comming im excited for the next chapter !
Date: 09 May 2011 4:36 AM Title: The Surprise
Awwww.... The baby is coming!!! YEA I can't wait I love babies. Oh and I guess that Edward had a thing or two up his sleeve when it came to Valentines day didn't he??
Date: 09 May 2011 4:18 AM Title: The Emerald City
That was nice that Edward got to see some of the people that he knew when he was in Seattle and they got to see how good he is doing now.
Date: 09 May 2011 3:51 AM Title: The Meeting with Dad
I am cracking up that Bella paid the check like that!! It is really good that Charlie is happy with his life and that he has sue in it.
Date: 09 May 2011 1:23 AM Title: The Surprise
well i hope the best for alice! cant wait till the next chapter
Date: 04 May 2011 5:16 PM Title: The Hospital at Christmas
That was so sad about the little boy and I hope that he is going to be ok.
Date: 04 May 2011 4:14 PM Title: The Eve
they are so cute...
Date: 04 May 2011 12:56 PM Title: The Christmas Ball
Aro is a slime and I am glad that Edward was there and that he is gone because the next time Bella could have gotten seriously hurt.
Date: 04 May 2011 5:34 AM Title: The Brunch
Well I guess that Bella and Esme are going to get to plan the wedding because Alice wasn't there.... I am sure that she will hate that thought.
Date: 04 May 2011 4:52 AM Title: The Accident
Well I guess t is safe to say that Renee isn't going to come to the wedding. It is really good that Bella is going to be ok.
Date: 04 May 2011 3:53 AM Title: The Conferences and Concerts
Oh wow!!! guess we hadn't heard the last from Mike and he killed Jessica even if she isn't actually dead yet she will never get to hear her child cry for the first time or get to hold it.
Date: 04 May 2011 3:28 AM Title: The Halloween Party
I am cracking up that Edward and Bella had sex in Alice's house. It is so sad about rose and I really hope that she gets better and is Mike back and following Bella and Edward??
Date: 04 May 2011 2:25 AM Title: The Breakdown
Well hopefully this is the ammo that the board needs to get Aro out of his spot.
Date: 04 May 2011 12:41 AM Title: The Fire
So I am not surprised that Edward had to get someone else involved in the whole Trixie hitting on him thing but I am glad that Aro is going to look into it.
Date: 03 May 2011 1:49 PM Title: The Birthday
How amazing is that man that he couldn't get her the moon so he got her a moonstone!! oh and what does that mean for the sale of Bella's condo I am suret that it is a no-go now...
Date: 03 May 2011 1:28 PM Title: The Morning After
It seems that Edward is just as bad as Bella when he has to take medicine.
Date: 03 May 2011 2:59 AM Title: The 32 Year Old Born Again Virgin
Aww... He is sooo sweet and caring!
Date: 03 May 2011 2:15 AM Title: The Wedding
Well I guess that Bella and Edward are going to be together! And I guess this means that bridezilla is going to be gone after this chapter?? LOL
Date: 02 May 2011 1:37 PM Title: The Talk
Oh wow!!! I really hope that Edward is wrong and Mike didn't kill that girl...
Date: 02 May 2011 1:01 PM Title: The Recovery
I really hope that Bella can swallow her pride a little at times and let Edward help her because he isn't Mike and never would treat Bella like that.
Date: 02 May 2011 6:18 AM Title: The Funeral
It is good that Bella is remembering some of the things that happened when Mike was in her apartment. I really hope that Bella gets well soon and that Mike will have to do some time in jail.
Date: 02 May 2011 5:47 AM Title: The News
It is so sad that the whole school has to deal with the death of a student/friend. Oh and Mike I really hope that they throw the book at him and throw him in jail.
Date: 02 May 2011 5:24 AM Title: The ER
That Rose works wonders. I am glad that Bella is starting to feel more comfortable. It is so sad that one of Bella's students died in an accident with yet another drunk driver.
Date: 02 May 2011 4:49 AM Title: The Hospital at Christmas
well im excited to see what happens next chapter
Date: 02 May 2011 4:19 AM Title: The Realization
I want Flowers at work too.... I guess it is too much to hint that on here huh?? They are going to make it it is just going to be a harder road for them though..
Date: 02 May 2011 2:45 AM Title: The Confessions
That was a shock about Jacob but it is good that he has friends in Bella and Edward and that he is going to try and be the best Jacob that he can be. I hope that he can find someone that will love him the way that he deserves to be too.
Date: 02 May 2011 1:59 AM Title: The Courtdate
It is good that Mike and whoever he is having follow Bella cant get to her. I am and it is great that her and Edward are moving forward with their relationship.
Date: 02 May 2011 1:52 AM Title: The Hospital at Christmas
awesome update.
Hugs
Date: 02 May 2011 1:30 AM Title: The Parties...Still
Who else wants to make sure that Mike can't have anymore kids?? I think that it is terrible that he is having her followed now because he lost his chance with her.
Date: 02 May 2011 1:00 AM Title: The Parties
awww...... they are soooo cute! And stripper Edward wow!
Date: 02 May 2011 12:06 AM Title: The Hospital at Christmas
Hi Josephine,
I read the chapters within two days and now am not so patiently waiting for your updates! I really like your story - what these two had to go through and how they managed. Some may say it is a bit too much of the drama, but hey RL often is like that!
So I think, that we are going to see a lot more of the little toddler...I have a feeling, that our two lovebirds will not be able to let him go into foster care...but who knows? Ah right: You!
Anyway, thanks for sharing your fantasy with us.
Sabs
Date: 01 May 2011 2:43 PM Title: The Plans
Well Edward is going a good job at getting her to agree to date him and one day he may just win that battle.
Date: 01 May 2011 2:13 PM Title: The Holiday
They are so sweet! I am glad that Edward isn't going to push her because that might backfire on him and then he wouldn't get the girl.
Date: 01 May 2011 1:43 PM Title: The Flashback
Wow that is really sad that Edward had his life ripped away from him twice from a drunk driver.
Date: 01 May 2011 1:19 PM Title: The Lunch
Wow he overcame so much!! Finally Bella is able to tell herself that she is attracted to Edward.... I wonder how long it will be before she will let him in.
Date: 01 May 2011 5:51 AM Title: The Storm
What an ass!! I can't believe that Mike would bring Jessica to his divorce and I have no doubt that it was to rub in the fact that he is not only engaged but that he is going to be a father.
Date: 01 May 2011 5:34 AM Title: The Calm
Ok I am kinna cracking up that she punched a granite countertop but I think that I would do the same thing if I were in her place. I hope that she will give Edward a chance.
Date: 01 May 2011 5:20 AM Title: The End
I would be sad that my marriage was ending but I think that Bella should be pissed that he is cheating with someone that she knows and works with!