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I just watched your video. It’s one I had seen before. My heart aches for you and that time in your life. I’m so impressed with you, as I am with my own daughter, and how you are such an advocate for your child. Constantly working with them in the big things and in the little things. Finding joy and thankfulness in it all because you need that to keep on keeping on. I wanted to encourage you especially in one area. In your video you said you “let your guard down and told God…” and then “but it didn’t work”. I’m a believer in God and His love and mercies. I just want to say God has been there in our lives with my granddaughter. He has guided our thoughts, my daughter and son-in-law in their decisions for her and my granddaughter has come so very far in her little life. It hasn’t been without heartaches, fears, doubts and failures. But in the hard stuff He has lifted us and carried us through. I just encourage you to maybe “let your guard down” a little more and let Him love you through it. I appreciate you and your beautiful family. I look forward to watching how you all do life and especially seeing Cooper as he grows and becomes everything God has for him to be.

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It’s so courageous of you to share your story. I think this will provide much inspiration and solace to other parents who may also feel alone in the world.

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I don't remember what post brought me to find you, but I do remember getting the same "good luck" and being sent on my way. I went home and searched all about autism and somehow came across your page and I am so thankful because I still get a lot of "good lucks" and the supporter group has helped me through so many when no one else would ❤️

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Thank you for this post. I KNOW what you mean, and I see you. You are not alone.

-Another Autism Mom

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Ohh, Kate. I just watched your viral video for the second time ever. It was how I found you several years ago. I have followed and loved you, you family and your story ever since. The video fascinated me the first time I watched it, but made me tear up this time, after not seeing it again in years. Knowing how far Cooper has come since that day in your car makes me heart burst with joy! You are such a gift to the families who are struggling as you did (and still do, though it’s gotten so much better) and I hope everyone who needs you and the Coops Troop page can find you!

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