Being a Pen Pal

[Justin24]

So my mom has her own business which she started last year. Well she became really good friends with a real estate agent in Idaho and her assistant. So the Assistant's 10 year old son has Asperger. http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/aswhatisit.html The Assistant asked my mom if I could be her sons pen pal. I accepted the offer.

 

[Laura M]

That is kind.

I've had a Spanish penpal for over 10 years now.

 

[BonosBaby12]

That's great Justin!

I have had a pen pal from Germany since 1999. Well actually we have been e-mail pals Found each other on AOL's pen pal site.

 

[Justin24]

Cool.I feel for his mom. Her husand left her with 3 kids. She was poor, and this real estate agent gave her a job. Her son has Asperger. She want's me to be a mentor to him.

 

[BonosBaby12]

That's really great that this little guy is going to have someone to look up to. A big thumb's to you also for agreeing to be his pen pal

 

[verte76]

As someone who has Aspergers' myself, I am really grateful for people like you, Justin. Merci beaucoup!

 

[SunBloc]

That's great Justin! I think that your pen pal will really appreciate your letters. The linked article doesn't say that people with this syndrome do not want companionship - it just says that they have a very hard time knowing how to relate to other people. Letters and your time are wonderful gifts you could give him!!

 

[Carek1230]

You will make an ideal penpal, Justin. You always have great topics of conversation, pictures, humorous jokes and bits of information and you really are a nice genuine caring person. I am sure you will develop a good friendship with this boy and hopefully make a difference in his life. Good luck and enjoy it!

 

[yeter]

very cool!

 

[U2Girl416]

my 11 year old nephew has Aspergers....he is so smart and witty, but with two other siblings, he doesn't always get the individual attention he needs. Very cool on being a pen pal, that focused attention means so much.

and shame on me, this thread made me realize that his birthday is next week and I didn't get a bday present yet