Touched by a life

While writing my book, A Different Road, I asked for and received permission to use material re autism from author Elizabeth Bloomfield. When published, I sent Ms. Bloomfield a complimentary copy of my book, which is a biography of my autistic son. Ms. Bloomfield then shared with me an interview her son had had with his facilitator, Andrew Foster, on the subject of spirituality (Record, May 05). I was emotionally moved both by Andrew's concepts of the meaning of spiritual matters and his expressions of his need to connect to, and to be understood by others through his poetry. I wished that I had had these insightful thoughts from this obviously remarkable man to incorporate in my book.
One never knows how lives touch other lives. I am grateful that Andrew Bloomfield has touched mine.