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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 05:08 AM
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My son insists that I have a teddy bear with me at all time to keep me safe.

I've been doing this tradition for the past ten years, since he was five. Because he's retarded, he's not going to grow out of it, so I get a new bear from time to time. The old bear has returned to his spot in the center rear seat of the Biscayne.

The new bear is now seated in the center front seat of the Vette!





Jesse made it for me at the local Build A Bear Workshop.

I made the tan (dare I say cashmere?) seat belt for the bear and attached through slots I cut into the clutter catcher.

I don't get much father-son stuff with him because he's going to be five forever, so this means a lot to me that he takes the time to pick out a special teddy bear for me.

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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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That's a cool guardian angel. Now to find it a Vette shirt.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 05:50 AM
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Very cool!! I have good luck charms in all of my cars from my kids also, I thought I was the only one.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 05:56 AM
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you brought tears to my eyes pardner
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 06:36 AM
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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You gotta pretty special kid there...no negative pun intended! Sometimes we all wish we could keep our kids five years old! Enjoy the times you have together.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Very cool!
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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so the vette CAN fit three!
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very cool, I took my daughter to build a bear, very cool place.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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That's one cool lookin' bear, and I'm sure your soon is equally cool.

On another note, and don't take this the wrong way, I think you should change your Biography (I know you are probably just kidding, but...)
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Very nice story, you have a very special relationship with your Son, one in which I hope you both enjoy for many many years.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by dvilin
Very nice story, you have a very special relationship with your Son, one in which I hope you both enjoy for many many years.


Thank you for sharing your story.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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Very cool passenger
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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I have spent some time with downsyndrome children. They never stop amazing me. He most likely loves you more than you could ever realize.

They are such caring children, and truly a blessing from God. Take care my brother, and God Bless.

Mike
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Thanks for sharing the story about your 'passenger.' You've got a great bear and a great son!
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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That is very special....
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Very, very cool. The seat belt is a good lesson too.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Wayne O
Thanks for sharing the story about your 'passenger.' You've got a great bear and a great son!

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He did a great job.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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So loving.

Brought tears to my eyes with the story.

God bless your son. And God bless you for sharing.

May I put a bear in my Corvette also in honor of your son?

Come on Forum members, show some support for this wonderful father and his loving son.

Can we start an 'Add a Bear' campaign?

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