tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post5615650000823498857..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: I'm Hijacking this Blog!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-89256954133402660132011-01-17T23:20:38.987-05:002011-01-17T23:20:38.987-05:00I'm a Canadian biochemistry student who's ...I'm a Canadian biochemistry student who's also an atheist, and I STILL find your blog hilarious. I don't pray and I don't have any money to donate, so all I can do is offer my words of admiration--for your strength, determination, and of course your inimitable writing!<br /><br />Curiously, when I first started reading your blog a few years ago I swore I'd never have kids. Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15480326114127160109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-24652848466639367002011-01-17T20:29:53.686-05:002011-01-17T20:29:53.686-05:00I'm sure you already know this, but just in ca...I'm sure you already know this, but just in case: starting this year, PayPal now files 1099s when your gross payments exceed $20K in a calendar year. Just wanted to throw that out there so the IRS doesn't add to your troubles.<br /><br />I'm cheering for you all the way!Forty Pound Sackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532270470379845645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-59679233194560159232011-01-17T10:25:44.415-05:002011-01-17T10:25:44.415-05:00Kelly, can you post the Chiplin widget on the side...Kelly, can you post the Chiplin widget on the sidebar to keep this fresh in our minds, and so we can have the fun of watching the $$$ grow?<br /><br />I just bought BOTH of Dawn's books...can't wait to get them. And I plan on ordering more for gifts as soon as I've read them and know who I think that just **NEEDS* to read them!<br /><br /><br />Keep your chin up Dawn! We know you&#TruffleLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16733682036593885455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-86338596047545545262011-01-17T01:23:25.751-05:002011-01-17T01:23:25.751-05:00I'm addicted to watching how high the ticker c...I'm addicted to watching how high the ticker climbs! So exciting. I bought your book on my new kindle and reading it now. You are awesome and so deserving of something good right now.onthegomomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899118515327742159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-69689444643652003482011-01-17T00:44:43.223-05:002011-01-17T00:44:43.223-05:00I just wanted you to know I bought your book. I b...I just wanted you to know I bought your book. I bought the first one and loved it and expect I will this one too. God Bless You and your family.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031288409969237501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85006925086134174862011-01-16T17:22:21.046-05:002011-01-16T17:22:21.046-05:00Is it possible to keep the Chip in link on the sid...Is it possible to keep the Chip in link on the side or on the top of the blog, so it doesn't get lost in all the other posts? :)jesmerchek+kids=pure crazinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680596927656905394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-40343443268608957272011-01-15T23:22:44.608-05:002011-01-15T23:22:44.608-05:00You don't know this, but you've become par...You don't know this, but you've become part of my family. Surprise! <br /><br />I had my son almost 6 years ago, and 4 months later my husband killed himself. And I had moments where I felt sorry for myself. And then I found your e-bay listing. You made me laugh. And gave me perspective. Since then I have vicariously gone with you through disastrous camping trips, infinite kid JCardozo2https://www.blogger.com/profile/15481844444095698942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-63851182496103188922011-01-15T20:38:18.213-05:002011-01-15T20:38:18.213-05:00Dawn, thank you for taking time out to comment ~ i...Dawn, thank you for taking time out to comment ~ it sounds like you're getting some of your spark back. Wahoo! I've been thinking of you, as I'm sure all your readers have. <br />I don't have kids and won't pretend to know what you're going through. I was, however, one of five kids being raised by a single mom who also happened to be disabled. I can tell you that your Forty Pound Sackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532270470379845645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-25737670187836692502011-01-15T20:00:05.137-05:002011-01-15T20:00:05.137-05:00Since you have Kelli redesigning your site anyway....Since you have Kelli redesigning your site anyway...could you ask her to make it wider? Right now, the youtube videos you make don't fit in the allotted width of your site. A little bit gets cut off.<br /><br />Hang in there, Dawn. We are all rooting for you1Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236728213360355783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-25556901510742588072011-01-15T18:11:31.184-05:002011-01-15T18:11:31.184-05:00Thanks for setting this up Kelli! Way to go on the...Thanks for setting this up Kelli! Way to go on the hacking of her blog!! :) I just donated a small amount....but every little bit helps, right?!?<br /><br />Dawn- I'm a long time reader, but never post comments (until now). Just wanted to let you know that you (& your family) are in my thoughts. I'm thinking about you & am sorry you have to deal with all of this BS. It sucks. <br Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05182194431784873632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-79444022353468242382011-01-15T16:31:30.669-05:002011-01-15T16:31:30.669-05:00Question about buying your books on Amazon: Do the...Question about buying your books on Amazon: Do the numbers count only if you buy directly through Amazon, or do you still get "credit" if your books are purchased through resellers on Amazon or other online bookstores?Tokyo Biker Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12929697437149545927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-61250899730917249512011-01-15T15:18:21.054-05:002011-01-15T15:18:21.054-05:00I wrote to Ellen too, and included a link to the b...I wrote to Ellen too, and included a link to the blog. Hopefully someone on her staff will read what everyone's sent and you'll get a nod of some sort. Even a national blurb about your books can't hurt!! Good luck!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18091588345086635920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21581605796390380442011-01-15T14:33:57.296-05:002011-01-15T14:33:57.296-05:00I couldn't afford a lot, but I gave what I can...I couldn't afford a lot, but I gave what I can for now. I know every little bit helps!emiliyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13445232542634142023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6945503571130174502011-01-15T08:20:01.110-05:002011-01-15T08:20:01.110-05:00I just bought Because I Said So, You'll Lose t...I just bought Because I Said So, You'll Lose the Baby Weight, and See Mom Run. I'm also praying for you!!Jen Reilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07800394698964870759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66407516716022303692011-01-14T23:54:26.897-05:002011-01-14T23:54:26.897-05:00Kelli - Thank you !!
Susanne in Sweden - Loved you...Kelli - Thank you !!<br />Susanne in Sweden - Loved your comments!<br /><br />Dawn - it feels so good to be able to give a little something back, I was happy to hit the ChipIn button & buy the books. But I wanted to do more (I now see I wasn't alone with my idea) ... I sent an email to Ellen, told her about you, whats been going on in your life recently & about what Kelli did & GildaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01469978636355348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-36650904699663175382011-01-14T22:48:39.467-05:002011-01-14T22:48:39.467-05:00You guys have made me feel like I can do anything!...You guys have made me feel like I can do anything! The support is really overwhelming. I want to respond and thank every one of you personally, but I think it would take me a year at this point! Here are a couple answers to your questions for right now though...<br /><br /><br />Diane said, "And to Dawn: just put your big girl panties on and accept our gifts for what they are!" <br Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-40605957275428547602011-01-14T22:48:33.415-05:002011-01-14T22:48:33.415-05:00You guys have made me feel like I can do anything!...You guys have made me feel like I can do anything! The support is really overwhelming. I want to respond and thank every one of you personally, but I think it would take me a year at this point! Here are a couple answers to your questions for right now though...<br /><br /><br />Diane said, "And to Dawn: just put your big girl panties on and accept our gifts for what they are!" <br Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1904890393441215402011-01-14T22:47:40.838-05:002011-01-14T22:47:40.838-05:00Kelli, thank you so much for putting this together...Kelli, thank you so much for putting this together! I am so happy to be able to contribute to Dawn's Hope fund.<br /><br />Dawn, you are the bestest and most awesomest!!!!! I don't pray, but I think of you often and send good thoughts and good energy your way. Your children have the best mom there is to help them through these troubled times, so I have tons of HOPE for you and your Simmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664603960187285265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-54396391249663480542011-01-14T22:41:13.026-05:002011-01-14T22:41:13.026-05:00Why can't you get money from your blog? There...Why can't you get money from your blog? There are many less deserving bloggers making a ton of money from their blogs. Why don't you take on some ads?Kenny and Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04324070601141411241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-70967523736323871012011-01-14T21:23:55.671-05:002011-01-14T21:23:55.671-05:00Hi Dawn,
No doubt you are feeling somewhat overwhe...Hi Dawn,<br />No doubt you are feeling somewhat overwhelmed right now with all that is happening. I'm not sure if I've ever taken the time to comment on your blog before but wanted you to know I've been a reader for some time and even when my blog reader is overflowing, I seem to always gravitate to your posts. Others get left unread but very rarely yours.<br /><br />I believe God lighteninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13469704721683347931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-81089473603521347692011-01-14T20:55:58.383-05:002011-01-14T20:55:58.383-05:00I have read your blog forever and this is the firs...I have read your blog forever and this is the first time I have commented. I can not believe all the crap you are going through. Your humor amazes me. I wish you a lot of luck in figuring out a way out of this. <br /><br />I bought your book today to show my support. I will be praying for you and your family.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387955629059958462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38603809234588777962011-01-14T20:32:38.079-05:002011-01-14T20:32:38.079-05:00Hi Dawn,
You and your family are in my thoughts an...Hi Dawn,<br />You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for giving me an opportunity to do something so simple that feels so great. Hang in there, there's always a rainbow after the storm.mom2twinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518220278409930375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-29003662592142256532011-01-14T20:21:51.087-05:002011-01-14T20:21:51.087-05:00Mom of 6 here, too and I have no idea how I would ...Mom of 6 here, too and I have no idea how I would do it on my own! I have tons of prayers for you and your beautiful children!<br /><br />Also going to go check out your book...<br /><br />Hang in there! God loves all of his children, and you and yours are included!<br /><br />Hugs!<br /><br />Bethany<br /><a rel="nofollow">Mommy Rantings</a>Bethany Cousinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300861277860689588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-79204259591167094232011-01-14T19:04:40.759-05:002011-01-14T19:04:40.759-05:00Kelli:
THANKS! I've been reading Dawn's b...Kelli:<br /><br />THANKS! I've been reading Dawn's blog ever since the Pokemon auction. The last weeks I have done so with increasing worry and frustration. Frustration because I want to make a difference - but what is there to do for someone living on the opposite side of the earth? For someone who feels like a friend although I've never met her or even commented on her blog? Of Susanne in Swedenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498824078380297852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1566742452287075262011-01-14T18:36:46.623-05:002011-01-14T18:36:46.623-05:00Dawn, you are definitely in my prayers. Thanks for...Dawn, you are definitely in my prayers. Thanks for the laughter and joy that you have provided. I am a mother and grandmother and just enjoy reading about all the escapades that you and your children go through. Just so sorry about all your bad times, wish I lived near to help you out. I am thankful that your dear friend hijacked the site, I have made a donation and it has brought me joy to Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022664608965426102noreply@blogger.com