tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post2831254276909513139..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: I'd Like to Thank the Academy...Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-33697531533460010922008-04-17T20:28:00.000-04:002008-04-17T20:28:00.000-04:00Karen Kingsbury writes something to her husband, e...Karen Kingsbury writes something to her husband, each of her 6 kids and then another page or two to the people who actually helped her get the book written (editor, prayer partners, babysitters, etc.). She sells a lot of books so go for it!<BR/><BR/>BTW, you can leave me off the list, I won't be offended. :DSmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054677263133017502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-2188321903811310002008-04-17T13:56:00.000-04:002008-04-17T13:56:00.000-04:00i absolutely cannot wait to read the book!!i absolutely cannot wait to read the book!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-8687040542067506322008-04-17T00:18:00.000-04:002008-04-17T00:18:00.000-04:00Isn't it cool to have a dilemma like that? You'll...Isn't it cool to have a dilemma like that? You'll figure out something great, Dawn. And no stresses -- anyone who knows you would understand if they were accidentally left off the list. But I'm with the crowd who thinks you need thank only that party of seven who made your book happen!<BR/><BR/>Michelle<BR/>www.honestandtruly.blogspot.comMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66844852317708152662008-04-16T19:41:00.000-04:002008-04-16T19:41:00.000-04:00I hope you thanked hubby who without all the kids ...I hope you thanked hubby who without all the kids you write about wouldn't be possible, LOL. I would have agonized over that myself. Come to Iowa, I want my book signed.<BR/><BR/><BR/> JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13394000776532650502008-04-16T16:44:00.000-04:002008-04-16T16:44:00.000-04:00You sound entirely too much like me.Congrats again...You sound entirely too much like me.<BR/><BR/>Congrats again! I'll be looking forward to hearing if you'll be doing book signings or not.TheHMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039624607685855586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6661661644192951402008-04-16T14:08:00.000-04:002008-04-16T14:08:00.000-04:00I think writing it as though it was from the kids ...I think writing it as though it was from the kids would be HYSTERICAL!... Clay would like to thank the makers of OREOs who make the yummy cookies he ate while mommy was writing her book...<BR/>Brooklyn would like to thank PBS for the endless hours of TV she watched while mommy was writing her book.... etc.<BR/><BR/>I am sure what ever you come up with will only be scrytinized by YOU!<BR/>:)Michelle Kemper Brownlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08344673576693662842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-61958965015404650382008-04-16T13:26:00.000-04:002008-04-16T13:26:00.000-04:00Dawn - Just thank God for giving you so many wonde...Dawn - <BR/><BR/>Just thank God for giving you so many wonderful people to help you! That should cover it.<BR/><BR/>as for dedication.........no brainer. Dedicated to the 7 folks whom without, you'd have no material.<BR/><BR/>Much congratulations to you! I already pre-ordered my copy.<BR/><BR/>Karyn in PAIrishmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535122131032152325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1040091422767611942008-04-16T13:01:00.000-04:002008-04-16T13:01:00.000-04:00lol Dawn- when my mom wrote her doctoral dissertat...lol Dawn- when my mom wrote her doctoral dissertation she had about 10 pages of acknowledgements! I think my brother, husband, and I each had our own paragraph! She even thanked my kids- yeah, they did a lot to help the research process... ;)<BR/><BR/>Can't wait for your book to come out!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388859774740664525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-58994441863391710682008-04-16T12:50:00.000-04:002008-04-16T12:50:00.000-04:00Yes thank the pokemon cards! Or the grocery store...Yes thank the pokemon cards! Or the grocery store for placing the cards where they did for the kids to reach LOL. Just curious... do you still have the pokemon cards? I remember a friend of yours bought them on ebay. Great job on the book - can't wait to buy it!<BR/><BR/>JanelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-49972132387103633002008-04-16T11:40:00.000-04:002008-04-16T11:40:00.000-04:00Congratualtions! I am so happy for you!KendraCongratualtions! I am so happy for you!<BR/><BR/>KendraGrandmother Goddess of the Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561858166668539282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-60223390484979781872008-04-16T11:27:00.000-04:002008-04-16T11:27:00.000-04:00Still stewing over the Wizard of Oz thing, are ya?...Still stewing over the Wizard of Oz thing, are ya?<BR/><BR/>It's time to let it go Dawn. Just let it goooo...<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to get my copy of the book.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07965400321043093038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-24213439401901857592008-04-16T11:22:00.000-04:002008-04-16T11:22:00.000-04:00Congratulations on your progress! I love the cover...Congratulations on your progress! I love the cover and can't wait to see it in person when I buy it in real life. <BR/><BR/>I think the kids should write your dedications!My Two Army Bratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886760936018334993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-88338517371608609122008-04-16T09:33:00.000-04:002008-04-16T09:33:00.000-04:00This blog post should be your acknowledgement! Oh,...This blog post should be your acknowledgement! Oh, and remember to thank your hubby too. <BR/><BR/>Congratulations and PEACE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-9157984571530373832008-04-16T09:28:00.000-04:002008-04-16T09:28:00.000-04:00I agree, those crappy Pokemon card makers need to ...I agree, those crappy Pokemon card makers need to be acknowledged for some really great reads!! Congrats!imbeingheldhostagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771374087307254969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-70754986365526094042008-04-16T09:00:00.000-04:002008-04-16T09:00:00.000-04:00You should thank the makers of Pokemon for making ...You should thank the makers of Pokemon for making their product so appealing that your children snuck them past you that fateful day in the store!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-75057800959271391642008-04-16T08:21:00.000-04:002008-04-16T08:21:00.000-04:00Here's one, Dawn: "Thanks to all the little peopl...Here's one, Dawn: "Thanks to all the little people I had to step on to make it to where I am today. . ." haha<BR/><BR/>As long as I get a signed book, I don't care where you sign it!<BR/><BR/>Donna in PA :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-24871671480725010392008-04-16T07:33:00.000-04:002008-04-16T07:33:00.000-04:00Did you know you were going to have this much anxi...Did you know you were going to have this much anxiety over the book?!?! You'll figure it out and it'll be GREAT!!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01426211079691326347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-92065358183216957092008-04-16T07:25:00.000-04:002008-04-16T07:25:00.000-04:00Oh wow I love the cover of the book, and cna't wai...Oh wow I love the cover of the book, and cna't waittoread the acknowledgements page :)) I wanna read the whole book too btw...<BR/>Are you coming toTexas around Dallas soicanget a SIGNED copy????MaBunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729495477063071692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-86885758255196716142008-04-16T06:51:00.000-04:002008-04-16T06:51:00.000-04:00I agree, I hope you are in Michigan at some point ...I agree, I hope you are in Michigan at some point doing a signing down river (ok I'm still looking for the darn river I am down from) in the Detroit aera. I love your site and can't wait to get your book to prove to my mother my life isnt' as bad as it gets (just kidding).CristyK1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08741269315697105656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-62377586571968629502008-04-16T06:32:00.000-04:002008-04-16T06:32:00.000-04:00Just thank your kids, for without them, you wouldn...Just thank your kids, for without them, you wouldn't have the life you have now. And don't forget your hubby too.<BR/><BR/>I enjoy your blog, my kids are in their twenties, and I sure do miss the times when they were your kids ages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-52460015524021615312008-04-16T03:52:00.000-04:002008-04-16T03:52:00.000-04:00The first acknowledgements are always the hardest....The first acknowledgements are always the hardest. If you miss anyone you can always catch them on book #2! Maybe you can even end this round with "to be continued...!" <BR/><BR/>MaryRefreshMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17755273960702792845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38786208497007710412008-04-16T02:51:00.000-04:002008-04-16T02:51:00.000-04:00Been there sweated that feel your pain. I had it ...Been there sweated that feel your pain. I had it easy, though: I got to end mine with a huge thank you to the doctor who saved my life. Not your typical knitting-and-stories-book ending, but it was the only possible one. Trust me, though, don't go there if you don't have to. The prereqs are a killer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-78865645204639933692008-04-16T01:11:00.000-04:002008-04-16T01:11:00.000-04:00LOL! When you started to name all those random nam...LOL! When you started to name all those random names, I had flashbacks of Romper Room (did you have that show as a kid???) Anyhoo, think about it... you could just write a TON of random names and let everyone think you meant them. LOL<BR/>ps I can't wait to get a copy! I may just have to track you down to get it signed! (that sounds creepy in a stalker sort or way, doens't it?)debi9kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312119503894888955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-79827036820197310372008-04-16T00:14:00.000-04:002008-04-16T00:14:00.000-04:00I hope they remembered to thank "Aunt Kathi!"I hope they remembered to thank "Aunt Kathi!"Kathi Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13380037164148416426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-64170852554644593352008-04-16T00:10:00.000-04:002008-04-16T00:10:00.000-04:00I can't wait to read your book, hopefully you come...I can't wait to read your book, hopefully you come to the Bay Area for a signing.Kristin Bleierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15893263471055456785noreply@blogger.com