tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post38820595647285949..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Thank You!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-51875259337703298312011-01-20T11:37:50.082-05:002011-01-20T11:37:50.082-05:00OMG I'm still chuckling over the "sucks t...OMG I'm still chuckling over the "sucks to be you comment" that you're sure was the only thing Clay heard. Did he pick up on it or did you get lucky?<br /><br />It hurts to laugh right now because I have a fractured rib. So, tell me again why I'm here? I KNOW I'm going to laugh at some of your posts.<br /><br />Thank you Dawn.Mystiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09500565432645458680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-32005231889731786742011-01-19T00:48:05.553-05:002011-01-19T00:48:05.553-05:00Don't know if it will help you, but I'll t...Don't know if it will help you, but I'll tell you this story anyway. Here's hoping. I was feeling sorry for myself when I read your post tonight. I felt like my mom and my sisters and brother do nothing but let me down time after time. I want us to be this close family, but they really just care about their own world. Then I read your story about God and the drowning man.<br /><Vonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999742509672983958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-76212902323696806052011-01-17T23:34:09.743-05:002011-01-17T23:34:09.743-05:00Dawn, Your blog is a bright spot in my email every...Dawn, Your blog is a bright spot in my email every evening when I need it the most--at the end of the day, when we're all tired and getting the kids to bed and all that craziness. Your attitude and sense of humor are the best. You are a fabulous writer and you deserve the recognition and help from your fans. It makes us feel good to help you out--so thanks for letting us!<br />Julie R. (no--JohnRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01609556065498836611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-86126091869401059572011-01-17T22:19:03.726-05:002011-01-17T22:19:03.726-05:00Thank you for sharing Jackson's drawing. I fi...Thank you for sharing Jackson's drawing. I find it very inspiring. It is very creative. I hope he is feeling better, and that he and Austin are back to their old selves again soon!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591440380361014086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-11222813453751197212011-01-17T16:39:53.132-05:002011-01-17T16:39:53.132-05:00Dawn, you've been paying it forward for years....Dawn, you've been paying it forward for years. Now you get to collect a little bit of interest on the mass of capital made up of the joy you have given your readers.Kilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331306831892847839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77941793561190937252011-01-17T09:58:00.242-05:002011-01-17T09:58:00.242-05:00Dawn - The ONLY thanks we need is for you to conti...Dawn - The ONLY thanks we need is for you to continue being the awesome mom, friend, writer, etc... that you already are. Hold it together the best you can and help those precious kids of yours overcome all they've been thru this past year (and before that even). One day you and the kids'll look back at this in amazement at how you overcame it and became stronger as a family because of Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581529641834277742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-83658527470877718812011-01-17T07:05:15.488-05:002011-01-17T07:05:15.488-05:00I think that's the whole purpose of life- to h...I think that's the whole purpose of life- to help others every time we can and to let them help us when we need it too. You're such an inspiration!Jen Reilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07800394698964870759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1775361926589498512011-01-17T04:34:04.344-05:002011-01-17T04:34:04.344-05:00I love Jackson's picture. It's such a cool...I love Jackson's picture. It's such a cool illustration of how we are all connected, and everything we do for others counts. You've helped bring a lot of cheer to others over the years, and what you are recieving now is just a small piece of the payback you deserve for that.<br />I'm praying for you and your family, and I know that God will continue to care for you, and make Anita M Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924005132191500801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-69816958076170953262011-01-16T22:53:52.434-05:002011-01-16T22:53:52.434-05:00Dawn: all you ever have to do to show your thanks ...Dawn: all you ever have to do to show your thanks is posting that Wii dancing video. <br /><br />(running now)V1ncehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16965823224765071292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-68431487760010081952011-01-16T22:46:17.540-05:002011-01-16T22:46:17.540-05:00I have been sick, in bed, for a few days. I have b...I have been sick, in bed, for a few days. I have been praying for you and my mom went out and bought two copies of your book to give as gifts. Thank you for the fun and laughter. When I read your work I find that I genuinely laugh, not just a momentary haha, but one of those, 'from the belly, shake your whole body' laughs. Thank you for that. It helps my health. You are already paying it Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06631290642334200748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-18165657771754189902011-01-16T20:00:00.521-05:002011-01-16T20:00:00.521-05:00Hi there,Baby Sister! Just wanted you to know that...Hi there,Baby Sister! Just wanted you to know that after reading thru Kelli Standish's note, I immediately followed the LINK..and am now awaiting arrival of BOOK TWO!<br /><br />You know how young brides list their wants and needs with department stores: Howzabout YOU make a little list of whatever THINGS you have immediate needs for: like..new tires for the chariot, roof repairs, maybe someMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15232183892624038707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-11621147822076026272011-01-16T17:36:43.329-05:002011-01-16T17:36:43.329-05:00I'd be happy with a photo copy.I'd be happy with a photo copy.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17231113364045904036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-7844037873917657112011-01-16T15:47:02.523-05:002011-01-16T15:47:02.523-05:00Dawn, thank you for being frank and honest about w...Dawn, thank you for being frank and honest about where you and your family are at. Yes, we love to read the funny stuff. But it also helps to know that life isn't always funny. As someone who has struggled with anxiety and other issues since I was about Jackson's age, thank you for being honest. <br /><br />And please tell Jackson and Austin that it does get better. It won't get Toadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874427903940538899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38063690025616496242011-01-16T14:06:49.835-05:002011-01-16T14:06:49.835-05:00Dawn, it is because you are who you are, how we ha...Dawn, it is because you are who you are, how we have come to know you, & care for you & your family that we so want to do a little something to help. <br />I'm grateful for all that you have given me to enjoy & admire over the years, all the laughs & smiles I've shared. Even though I'm not a mom, i know enough to know you are a wonderful mom & have taught your GildaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01469978636355348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-23268352276782868252011-01-16T13:05:55.538-05:002011-01-16T13:05:55.538-05:00I totally giggled when you mentioned Clay only tak...I totally giggled when you mentioned Clay only taking the worst part of your talk to heart. I had a conversation with one of my 7th grade classes a few weeks ago where we were talking about how old I was. One kid said that her parents were only a little bit older than I am. I responded with "I'd hope they're older than I am! I would have had to have a kid when I was 13 to have a kid Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578841478321331243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-5275470564024029922011-01-16T12:08:12.510-05:002011-01-16T12:08:12.510-05:00****the whole _forty_ months, *yikes****
Oups. M...****the whole _forty_ months, *yikes****<br /><br />Oups. Make that _forty_ weeks, please, *lol*. (Although it sure felt like forty months...).<br /><br />I love the idea with the auction of Jackson's drawing! <br /><br />And you've already done more than your share to make a difference -- not only for your family but also for all of us out there, both with making us laugh but also Frau Mahlzahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654359195634091221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-56472687039764399932011-01-16T10:21:53.069-05:002011-01-16T10:21:53.069-05:00What a beautiful post! and you are welcome. I am i...What a beautiful post! and you are welcome. I am in a slightly difficult financial position right now, and have found out I too have some amazing friends! Isn't it a wonderful feeling?? My continued best for you and the kiddos!MaBunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729495477063071692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-34414358886361571862011-01-16T10:01:05.076-05:002011-01-16T10:01:05.076-05:00As a parent and as a teacher I see Jackson's p...As a parent and as a teacher I see Jackson's picture as that of a fundamentally healthy kid. He's going through some rough times right now, but if he can just always think about all the people he can help just through ONE ACT? He'll make it through the other side.<br /><br />Big hugs to you, Dawn.Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00962989154697877218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-42182861510777936272011-01-16T08:18:35.150-05:002011-01-16T08:18:35.150-05:00Thanks for sharing the picture Jackson drew -- tha...Thanks for sharing the picture Jackson drew -- that's just such a great way to demonstrate how we can all make a difference!<br /><br />I love your new book, btw -- did you hear me laugh so hard, when you talked about pregnant women _not_ suffering through morning sickness??? With my last kid morning sickness lasted the whole _forty_ months, *yikes* -- so, yeah, I could relate, *ggg*.<br /><Frau Mahlzahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654359195634091221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-43269260145962152182011-01-16T07:25:50.478-05:002011-01-16T07:25:50.478-05:00We have no doubts you & your family will pay i...We have no doubts you & your family will pay it forward. Individually we may appear small but collectively we move mountains.V1ncehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16965823224765071292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-40851350309202457862011-01-16T02:21:34.447-05:002011-01-16T02:21:34.447-05:00Jackson's drawing is amazing.
I can't giv...Jackson's drawing is amazing.<br /><br />I can't give any $$, but will pray for your family, andc will look for ways to make a difference anywhere I can. I'd like to be one of those branches in your son's picture.And I'll Raise You 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/04807118403081664721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-59190647465675958392011-01-16T00:27:55.843-05:002011-01-16T00:27:55.843-05:00Wow is that child amazing. His heart and mind are ...Wow is that child amazing. His heart and mind are beautiful.happygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232723297155737931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-14549701369979083412011-01-16T00:23:05.059-05:002011-01-16T00:23:05.059-05:00Very well put Dawn! You finally get it! We are a...Very well put Dawn! You finally get it! We are all paying it forward just as you have asked us to do so many times in your blog. Just like you and your children have done in the past. So sorry that we have made you cry, but I know without a doubt that as soon as you can you will be paying it forward again. You have enough on your plate right now. Try to do what you can for the boys, they dhayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691337608873940933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-50428939850825337232011-01-15T23:57:25.724-05:002011-01-15T23:57:25.724-05:00Would he be willing to auction off the drawing? Th...Would he be willing to auction off the drawing? That's really cool and I'd love to have it on my wall!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17231113364045904036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-88280498877159627142011-01-15T23:57:21.380-05:002011-01-15T23:57:21.380-05:00You are awesome and funny so hang on, there will b...You are awesome and funny so hang on, there will be a dawn for you and the kids.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10525827614519839073noreply@blogger.com