tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post556918284168103921..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Sunday Sound OutDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-62450701030386960992012-05-31T17:51:40.930-04:002012-05-31T17:51:40.930-04:00My mom told me about your posts the other night, a...My mom told me about your posts the other night, and I've been reading these all night. I have to say that as a kid I can't really understand the type of pain parents feel but I know my mom appreciates these posts.<br />My mom and you are kind of in the same position. She's been a single mom for about a month now, after finally divorcing my father. I have three older siblings, and Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01711659404999886810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-45668484081991189552011-03-19T18:17:21.113-04:002011-03-19T18:17:21.113-04:00No computer for a few months for me has sucked, as...No computer for a few months for me has sucked, as my time on the net at the library was extremely limited (they give you one hour a DAY, no extra time if nobody wants it after you, no get off and sign back up for another hour ... so it was email alone that got done, blog reading got ignored, sadly).<br /><br />So anyhow, I'm so sorry to hear about the divorce. In the long run, you have to Homestead Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257742709441614017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-82354567354795236612010-12-28T17:33:54.803-05:002010-12-28T17:33:54.803-05:00Dawn,
I've been so behind on blog reading and...Dawn,<br /><br />I've been so behind on blog reading and I'm just catching up now on what has been happening in your life.<br /><br />I am so sorry for these challenges with your boys' depression. How utterly heartbreaking.<br /><br />You are such an inspiration to me and so many people. Thank you for sharing your journey and helping us get through our own.<br /><br />I truly wish I Susan (5 Minutes For Mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05828073153427637589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-65373204769662424402010-12-26T21:10:58.111-05:002010-12-26T21:10:58.111-05:00Dear Dawn, Merry Christmas, I have been enjoying y...Dear Dawn, Merry Christmas, I have been enjoying your blog and lurking since the beginning and don't normally comment as you get so many others saying it so much better than I could but just wanted to take a moment and offer you my prayers and good thoughts for your boys and their struggles and to tell you how awesome you are and how much I admire you and the way you have dealt with the bad Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281913239082529727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-22169077073117906212010-12-24T11:40:57.449-05:002010-12-24T11:40:57.449-05:00Dawn, thank you for being so real. Life is not eas...Dawn, thank you for being so real. Life is not easy, esp. with what you are dealing with.<br />I worked with teenage kids for 6 years, most of which were dealing with what your sons are feeling.<br />You are doing the right thing. Those people can help, and obviously God can heal their hearts.<br />Hang in there, mama! You are a rock to these kids and they will be so much better for it!<br /><br Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967461523743903543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85736749338610265422010-12-23T18:07:52.688-05:002010-12-23T18:07:52.688-05:00I'm sorry to read about your challenges.
I had...I'm sorry to read about your challenges.<br />I had to say "Thank You" for letting us know about the Veggie Tales movie. My kids watched it instantly on Netflix today and it was great for moving their thoughts from, "what are we going to get?"<br />I pray that you can have a happy Christmas with your kids.lawnajohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479033570879966162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77714340367079312392010-12-23T09:51:22.627-05:002010-12-23T09:51:22.627-05:00Just wanted to say that I hope you and your childr...Just wanted to say that I hope you and your children have a happy, quiet Christmas filled with the peace you all deserve.Mommy to threehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18260785679196300920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-28747842373576425712010-12-22T23:58:31.230-05:002010-12-22T23:58:31.230-05:00Thank you for sharing your life,good,bad and ugly....Thank you for sharing your life,good,bad and ugly.I'm sure it is helping so many and even yourself.I,like so many others here wish you lived closer to me. You would have to move here to Calif. because I couldn't handle the freezing weather.I have a 16 yr.old son who stays in his room playing world of warcraft. It's how he copes with all the extra family we have living here now. PamGramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852564739088034229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-5183651696796072312010-12-22T17:33:53.655-05:002010-12-22T17:33:53.655-05:00Dawn,
will be saying prayers for you and the kid...Dawn, <br /><br />will be saying prayers for you and the kids!!!Keri Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05555155821936144975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-36944292241145162172010-12-21T23:30:11.120-05:002010-12-21T23:30:11.120-05:00Dawn,
Wow, I had no idea things were that rough f...Dawn,<br /><br />Wow, I had no idea things were that rough for you right now! Years ago when my children stopped seeing their father, I too had a child who acted out by punching me, putting holes in walls, breaking things etc. I had to pack up everything glass and put the knives out of sight for a while until we got through it. It's not only a difficult situation to live through but it is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-18144535806861227942010-12-21T22:55:16.140-05:002010-12-21T22:55:16.140-05:00Thank you for sharing. I didn't speak for a ye...Thank you for sharing. I didn't speak for a year after my father left. My mom spent lots of time having me tested - hearing, speech, IQ - to see if there was something physically wrong. At 6, this was how I handled the emotional stress. Don't know why, but I eventually started speaking again.<br />I've since made up for not speaking for that year :). <br />You've helped many today.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581253958511238775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-73107096829558055032010-12-21T21:59:06.032-05:002010-12-21T21:59:06.032-05:00Dawn,
I am praying for you and your family. It i...Dawn,<br /><br />I am praying for you and your family. It is so hard when one of your children is going through something and you can't rely on family. My youngest son has had a lot in his short life. My family has been very supportive but my husbands family is a whole different story. We don't even tell them what is happening. Conversations are how's the weather. Thank God for cynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849999132851808036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-9178580957528785372010-12-21T21:04:43.479-05:002010-12-21T21:04:43.479-05:00Merry Christmas Dawn!
May God and His wonderful gr...Merry Christmas Dawn!<br />May God and His wonderful grace and peace be with you today and always.<br />Vicki in GA <><Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17825607388560812132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-72447076655610378582010-12-21T20:09:07.702-05:002010-12-21T20:09:07.702-05:00WHAAAAAAT???
If it wasn't enough to have a de...WHAAAAAAT???<br /><br />If it wasn't enough to have a defective husband, your closest family really ought to be standing by you and even more by your kids. Shame on them!!!<br /><br />Dawn - I'd love to be closer to you and be able to offer some practical help but Iceland's sort of far away :( Please accept my heartfelt wishes for the kids' and your own happiness to get kicking!<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80353052967632473082010-12-21T12:33:59.389-05:002010-12-21T12:33:59.389-05:00Dawn - So sorry to hear about these challenges, b...Dawn - So sorry to hear about these challenges, but like everyone else has said, I know you are strong enough to pull you and your kids through.<br /><br />I do have to break with the fold and comment on a less weighty matter too. You could have saved yourself the half hour garbage dive by doing what I did when mine "lost" her tooth (probably swallowed it). I substituted a tic tac Kerenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838436822212624658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-7542471417209616192010-12-21T11:47:29.398-05:002010-12-21T11:47:29.398-05:00Dawn I have no words that haven't been already...Dawn I have no words that haven't been already said. I can't imagine what your children felt while hearing their grandmother's words. If you lived by me I would totally love to have you over for Christmas. My LOUD family of 6 boys would have a BLAST with yours. May God bless you greatly in the coming year.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031288409969237501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-78399225664147713422010-12-21T11:38:28.530-05:002010-12-21T11:38:28.530-05:00Dawn, so very sorry to hear about what Austin has ...Dawn, so very sorry to hear about what Austin has been going through, as well as the younger guys ~ But, truly how blessed that he was able to come to you. That says & means so very much. <br />I just can't understand your family & how they can not want to be there for the kids & to give you some support. <br />You are an amazing woman & a fantastic mom... Don't EVER GildaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01469978636355348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-51294407147498520322010-12-21T11:27:30.522-05:002010-12-21T11:27:30.522-05:00Best wishes always to you and your family. Family ...Best wishes always to you and your family. Family is the most important thing in the world.<br /><br />Wishing you and yours and everyone's family a better year every year.<br /><br />And a ham sandwich. Everything's better with a nice sandwich!V1ncehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16965823224765071292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-53854017254638880592010-12-21T10:34:32.423-05:002010-12-21T10:34:32.423-05:00We will be praying for you and your family!! {{Hug...We will be praying for you and your family!! {{Hugs}} You are truely a wonderful mom!! You are their for your kids no matter what!! Merry Christmas!!Our Unique Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648924681344163409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-48468617144737669502010-12-21T07:29:03.965-05:002010-12-21T07:29:03.965-05:00Dawn~thank you so much for sharing your personal s...Dawn~thank you so much for sharing your personal struggles. You are amazing and I wish I could be more like you in finding humor even in trying circumstances. Tell the kids that they have people both near and far praying for them (and you too). Merry Christmas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-18193463517982184802010-12-21T01:13:05.262-05:002010-12-21T01:13:05.262-05:00oh Dawn, huge ((hugs)) to you for sharing all of t...oh Dawn, huge ((hugs)) to you for sharing all of that. One day things WILL be better. You will get through this and be stronger. I'm sure it sucks in the meantime, but you are doing an amazing job keeping things in perspective.<br /><br />You are also helping more people than you can imagine by sharing your struggles, so that they know there is someone else out there dealing with the same jennyandcompanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10858342555766036949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-29156326553135142052010-12-21T00:36:49.188-05:002010-12-21T00:36:49.188-05:00Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Wish I ...Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Wish I was more eloquent with words...Just wanted you to know that there are many people in this world that think you are awesome.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890425163187684529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-30999025290404578982010-12-21T00:32:30.294-05:002010-12-21T00:32:30.294-05:00Dawn,
You are very strong,and wonderful, and an a...Dawn,<br /><br />You are very strong,and wonderful, and an absolutely amazing mom. Thank you for sharing what you are going through. My thoughts are with you and your kids.SubWifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130118656023678187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-49875612103440188642010-12-21T00:10:22.231-05:002010-12-21T00:10:22.231-05:00Ever hear of the expression "more on my plate...Ever hear of the expression "more on my plate than I can say grace over?" I think that would describe your past year. It's gotta get better, say whut?<br /><br />Here's another platitude: "That which doesn't kill us makes us stronger."jdb in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11980137135103891444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-30384486146490260152010-12-20T23:58:24.557-05:002010-12-20T23:58:24.557-05:00The fact that Austin came to you so that you could...The fact that Austin came to you so that you could get him help speaks VOLUMES on what a great parent you are.<br /><br />I hope he continues to get healthy.Tracy Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538902832996197236noreply@blogger.com