In hopes that Ms. Shirah reads this site, I would like to say that watching the show on John & James has really inspired my son! He is 7 years old with the same diagnosis and had the same surgeries as John back in August of last year. He is using his forearm crutches more often and since seeing how well your boys are doing, he feels he will be able to do better and eventually walk as good as John. It's amazing how resilient our kids can be! Thank you for sharing your story. My whole family, I'm a mother of 4, watched it together and now feel that we have a better understanding of this condition. (We taped it & it's a keeper) You are also my inspiration!

My prayers to you ms. shirah and your boys. I too have a grandson 7 years old that has CP. If you don't mind, could you please tell me how to get in touch with Dr. Martin? I feel it useless to do so as we won't be able to afford the cost, but I have at least to try and find out. I am almost sure that the surgery will help my grandson walk.Thank you so much.God bless you and the boys.ditas1955

I am a 33 year old woman with CP. I also have a daughter with multiple disabilities (due to a chromosome deletion), including CP, retardation, and feeding tube. She's nearly 10.
As a child, I went through much of what John and James have. I had each procedure separately and learned how to walk 4 times.
I now attend college. I will be a special education teacher.
The show brought back many painful memories for me. I relate, too, to the agony Ms. Shirah goes through when she pushes her sons to reach their potential. I admire her strength and determination. She reminds me of my own mom, as well as the kind of mom I strive to be for my daughter.

Hello,
My name is Kimberly, I saw your story last night. GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY & ESPECIALLY JOHN & JAMES.

I would like to help in any way I can. Please contact me. collierwine@yahoo.com

I too am interested in being a sponsor for James Shirah's special needs school. If Ms. Moore has any secure contact info or website set up for donations, please post it for Discovery subscribers. Thanks, and God bless Ms. Moore and her two beautiful boys.

Hi,

Such an amazing and inspiring family. Does anyone know how to sponsor the boys? Thanks and God bless!

This is John and James Shirahs mom.Roxann Moore,the boys are still striving to do more and more eachday.John is walking all the time by himself.James is standing 25 to 30 Mins.at a time in the walker without the knee striaghtners on. We are very proud of him.If anyone noes of a sponsor for James.Please,fill free to get intouch with me.Thanks,for everyones support.GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!!


Sincerly,Roxann,John and James

roxanntmoore@aol.com
my e-mail address

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Hi Roxanne, i saw the show 2 days this week and i have to say you are truly blessed. John and James are angels they are such precious gifts from God. I was wandering how they were doing? Did you ever find a sponsor for James? Please keep us updated i have been thinking of them ever since i saw the show. God Bless you, James and John. Take Care.

Valerie
Delaware