tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post2753759436335314275..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: They're PENCILS!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-56392130556117771352007-12-10T09:56:00.000-05:002007-12-10T09:56:00.000-05:00Heartfelt prayers to Julian and his family. I hope...Heartfelt prayers to Julian and his family. I hope the angels sing around him and comfort him.<BR/>On the pencil issue.. it could have been your father-in-law yelling at your normal functioning 7year old daughter that she needed to put the pencil away because he didn't want her coloring on the walls with it. All she wanted was a piece of paper to draw her invalid grandma a picture and she has Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-36951217450657016362007-12-10T01:32:00.000-05:002007-12-10T01:32:00.000-05:00there is a lump in my throat and i am letting my f...there is a lump in my throat and i am letting my four year old little guy hop up and down on the couch all he wants to right now. I don't think I could stop him if I wanted to. I wish Mimi could watch Julian jump up and down on the couch, so i'll let john do it for him. I just spent the last three hours reading all 221 of her posts on his page and looking at all the pics. My heart is aching, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-35027873934412443312007-12-09T23:22:00.000-05:002007-12-09T23:22:00.000-05:00So sad about Julian. I was curious if they had co...So sad about Julian. I was curious if they had contacted the non-profit "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" They provide beautiful photography for the family to cherish forever free of charge. Their website is www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org There is also The American Child Photographers Charity Guild www.acpcg.com that provides the same services to families going through a loss like this.<BR/><BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-70938298600301823002007-12-09T07:47:00.000-05:002007-12-09T07:47:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry to hear about Julian. Prayers for his...I'm so sorry to hear about Julian. Prayers for his whole family and him and may a miracle dawn upon him to pull through.<BR/><BR/>Blessings....<BR/>www.mamapumpkin.comMamapumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136340981231146406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-36286887055510289932007-12-08T22:25:00.000-05:002007-12-08T22:25:00.000-05:00I received this in an email; I don't know where it...I received this in an email; I don't know where it originated from wanted to share. I hope it's ok. I know it's pretty long. <BR/><BR/>My heart goes out to Julian & his family my thoughts & prayers are w/you, Julian & his family. <BR/><BR/>Recently I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. <BR/><BR/>Standing near the ShellyQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813802645522418111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-45486030989052293852007-12-08T19:02:00.000-05:002007-12-08T19:02:00.000-05:00My heart is breaking for Julian and his family. I...My heart is breaking for Julian and his family. I pray that his last weeks can be as comfortable as possible and he has some special time with his family during the holidays. <BR/>Thank you for keeping us updated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-62820497779952959552007-12-08T18:15:00.000-05:002007-12-08T18:15:00.000-05:00Prayers for Juilian's family. My very wise cousin ...Prayers for Juilian's family. My very wise cousin told me last year ( when her daughter passed away) that prayers hold our head up when we are unable to do it ourselves.<BR/><BR/>In the other note-I would like to tell that secretary where to put those pencils. I have 3 kids under 4 in car seats and I appreciate being able to use visitors and parents stalls. I too voice my opinion to those who Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-4400087217400340482007-12-08T16:16:00.000-05:002007-12-08T16:16:00.000-05:00I have been reading your blog for a few months now...I have been reading your blog for a few months now and have never left a comment, for i know that you are extremely plowed by them. But I wanted to say how sad I am for Julian and his family, I hope that Hospice is able to keep him as comfortable as they can, and I will continue to pray for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-76832676637787538092007-12-08T13:43:00.000-05:002007-12-08T13:43:00.000-05:00I am in tears after reading about Julian. I canno...I am in tears after reading about Julian. I cannot believe it. I am so sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-74313169973759615012007-12-08T13:05:00.000-05:002007-12-08T13:05:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry for Julian and his family! My thought...I'm so sorry for Julian and his family! My thoughts and prayers go out to them.<BR/><BR/>www.kathy-iamwhoiam.blogspot.comKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421713950020402708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-78075622867060287562007-12-08T10:54:00.000-05:002007-12-08T10:54:00.000-05:00My prayers go out to Julian and his family. Our s...My prayers go out to Julian and his family. Our small rural town has a little guy (3yrs old) who has been battling cancer over the last year. It is wonderful how our community rallies around the family. Cummunity, friend and family support is so important. But it just breaks my heart that a child should ever suffer!! I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 years ago and people always commented onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-42615086059814028382007-12-08T10:28:00.000-05:002007-12-08T10:28:00.000-05:00I feel like you wrote this story for me. I'm the c...I feel like you wrote this story for me. I'm the crazy mom who went off on Grandpa Grumpy Pants at the groucery store last week. Are you trying to send me a message?? If so I hear you lound n clear. Roger that Capt. Boy, the Lord works in mysterious ways sometimes!!<BR/>Still praying for lil Jullian and his family. Sending them comfort and peace durring this very hard time.<BR/>Thanks Again for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6066589323012759842007-12-08T09:45:00.000-05:002007-12-08T09:45:00.000-05:00I just want to say how much I enjoy reading your b...I just want to say how much I enjoy reading your blog. I never miss a day. I do have a question, I have more then one child who enjoys computer time. How do you make the time fair for each child? From the time my boys get up to the time they go to bed they fight over the laptop. My younger one is home more since hes only in preschool and is on it more. I just want less fighting over the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-75646782450208696052007-12-08T08:38:00.000-05:002007-12-08T08:38:00.000-05:00My heart goes out to Julian and his family. I cann...My heart goes out to Julian and his family. I cannot even begin to imagine what that must be like. <BR/><BR/>As for the secretary, don't knock yourself - it was your "mama bear" coming out, because she snapped at your baby without cause. I have been a secretary at a school (now I'm the computer operator), and I can tell you that no matter how bad a day I'd had, I never ever would have taken it Just-Me-Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10745140249695492355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-82228333993908863422007-12-08T08:33:00.000-05:002007-12-08T08:33:00.000-05:00So sorry to hear about Julian's test results. We ...So sorry to hear about Julian's test results. We will keep them all in our prayers. Thanks for keeping us updated.Hoffman Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06141659478906923093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-7455636452464616792007-12-08T07:06:00.000-05:002007-12-08T07:06:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry to hear about Julian. My friend just ...I'm so sorry to hear about Julian. My friend just heard days ago that her son's cancer has returned. His bone marrow transplant was their last hope. What an awful disease. My thoughts and prayers are with Mimi, Julian, and their family.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08851622233169180561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-60826043491306962152007-12-08T04:19:00.000-05:002007-12-08T04:19:00.000-05:00I am torn at hearing about Julian's results. Am S...I am torn at hearing about Julian's results. Am SO GLAD that he got to go to Disney (after the short stay in hospital) and enjoy being a kid.<BR/><BR/>May the Goddess watch over him and keep him comfortable until it is time for her to wrap her arms around him and gently take him home so he can do what he needs to do.<BR/><BR/>Dawn, thank you for bringing his story to MILLION'S of people.Daun Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140889520683058983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-12148071706569303482007-12-08T01:12:00.000-05:002007-12-08T01:12:00.000-05:00Ya just know that someone is going to *tell* on yo...Ya just know that someone is going to *tell* on you to the secretary for writing about this, don't you? Praying you don't get called into the Principals office! :)I agree that you shouldn't beat yourself up, I think under the circumstances you likely showed more grace than you felt at the moment, but I'll pray that God goes ahead of you and smooths the way for you to be on good terms with that Lisa-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08900105152683893867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-50884480404443986382007-12-08T00:04:00.000-05:002007-12-08T00:04:00.000-05:00Dear Dawn,Thank you so much for telling us about J...Dear Dawn,<BR/>Thank you so much for telling us about Julian and his family! It's just so unfair and I am so sorry to hear this news.<BR/>Thank you for caring about him and his family.<BR/>I will be praying for him and his family and friends.<BR/>God bless,<BR/>ElaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-74227592931352684592007-12-07T23:00:00.000-05:002007-12-07T23:00:00.000-05:00my heart goes out to julian's familymy heart goes out to julian's familycheripiez67https://www.blogger.com/profile/15702920259311561423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-25497792021358786652007-12-07T22:18:00.000-05:002007-12-07T22:18:00.000-05:00I read about Julian since I now get updates, I hav...I read about Julian since I now get updates, I have cried, prayed, donated money and just feel so overwhelmed but faith that God's heart is always in the right place.<BR/><BR/>As for your snapping at the principal, yes it was not the best way to handle everything but you are human and God's grace isn't! Even Christian Moms have those moments, I know that for sure!PaperSunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08813660109619002956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-45034298714884623752007-12-07T21:38:00.000-05:002007-12-07T21:38:00.000-05:00Well, sure, you could have been the bigger person ...Well, sure, you could have been the bigger person and repayed the secretary's snippy attitude with kindness. But hey, you can't be perfect all the time! I'm sure if it had been me, I wouldn't have been able to resist the urge to tell her what she could do with her precious pencils!<BR/><BR/>Hugs and prayers to Julian and his family. I'm so sorry that little children have to suffer with cancer or Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815105600814299694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-57443874880066244852007-12-07T21:36:00.000-05:002007-12-07T21:36:00.000-05:00We entered this world of childhood cancer almost o...We entered this world of childhood cancer almost one year ago with our 19 month old, and it breaks my heart to see a brave warrior close to the end of his battle. He is such a strong little boy. My heart breaks for Julian and his family, I had to read the CB entry twice before I really believed what I read. Prayers and cyberhugs to JuJu and his family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-25317486744805940372007-12-07T21:32:00.000-05:002007-12-07T21:32:00.000-05:00My day was starting off emotional anyway when I re...My day was starting off emotional anyway when I read about julian and his family. It broke my heart to hear their news. Tonight I had to go to church because it is a Holy Day of Obligation. I didn't want to go and truly went out of guilt. But the moment I got there I felt peace and was so glad I went. I dedicated my Mass to Julian and his family and hope it will bring some small amount of Debbie @ Three Weddingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778199494515694006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-76172751692831463952007-12-07T21:25:00.000-05:002007-12-07T21:25:00.000-05:00I will pray for strength for Julian and his family...I will pray for strength for Julian and his family. What terrible news for them or any family.<BR/><BR/>As a teacher who has worked in 6 schools in the past 20 years, I can tell you that school secretaries come in only 2 "flavors"- super sweet and extremely bitter. I am lucky to work with 5 of the sweet variety at my school, but my daughters' school has an extra bitter one. She also acts momteachreadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709445776119099764noreply@blogger.com