Peter Nicoletti
December 31, 2012
It's hard to believe my Ethan turned 11 today. His limitations maybe seen as a handicap to some, but to the people closest to him, they are clearly a blessing. His unconditional love for everyone he knows, and oblivion to the horror and unfortunate things we all see in our "modern society", says something about his life and living with the hand he was dealt. It breaks my heart that I can't be with him every day, but he and his brother are always with me regardless. Clearly, the two greatest people I know. During these past two and half years, when everything around me has seemed to fall apart, I can ALWAYS count on them being there and lifting my spirits. They have saved my life, and given me reason to live. I have lost everything, except the two most precious and priceless gifts anyone could have ever received. For that, I must remind myself, there is a little boy in my life, who happens to be autistic, who has been able to brighten half of my heart beyond a way he or anyone else could ever imagine. The other half brightened by his 13 year old brother Noah, who has been NOTHING but wonderful, protective, supportive and understanding to his "Little Ethan". In the very near future, I am facing some hardship that is going to last for an uncertain amount of time. I WILL get through it, somehow, and ONLY by the Grace of God, and the joy of my two precious boys that fill a broken mans heart.
Bristol, RI
