tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post7754878633954812056..comments2024-02-05T21:11:17.274-07:00Comments on the gab blog: HeartbreakerJakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01290994546386816813noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-61473632154987556472008-04-14T09:46:00.000-07:002008-04-14T09:46:00.000-07:00Maybe there's a hole, but your heart is huge.Maybe there's a hole, but your heart is huge.AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884403417867944410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-61282442389624072592008-01-28T20:16:00.000-07:002008-01-28T20:16:00.000-07:00perfect post. You always know just how to say it. ...perfect post. You always know just how to say it. The hardest thing for me would be the other kids on the playground. My mamma bear personality comes out and I get really defensive and want to pop the other kids one. <BR/>I have a HB nephew who's situation is extreme. I think my sister is going to be translated one day. She is such a perfect mother and caregiver to him. <BR/><BR/>Just as I'm sure YOU are.Hollyweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02965955385923756263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-73236883807088297672008-01-28T08:06:00.000-07:002008-01-28T08:06:00.000-07:00Aww Gabi. As usual, thought provoking and beautif...Aww Gabi. As usual, thought provoking and beautifully written. It's so difficult when our beautiful, perfect children have to be sized-up and measured by outsiders.laina kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349007883947247236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-61380183464916800802008-01-27T22:11:00.000-07:002008-01-27T22:11:00.000-07:00It is such a blessing to have this world of bloggi...It is such a blessing to have this world of blogging, where I get to not only know of differences among people, but here their day to day feelings about those differences. Thanks so much for helping to know and love better the difference around me.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155042286165966395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-2012111057417816482008-01-26T19:38:00.000-07:002008-01-26T19:38:00.000-07:00miss gabi... I myself have one of those special ne...miss gabi... I myself have one of those special needs children. His name is Jared. He is and always will be my baby (even though my 'baby' is 2 and a half years younger than him). He has changed my world. AND I WOULDN'T GIVE HIM UP OR EVER IN MY LIFE CHANGE A THING ABOUT HIM IF I EVER HAD TO DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN.<BR/><BR/>Have you ever read the story about what it's like to have a special needs child? Google it. My sister found it for me one day. I can't read it aloud without crying. Because I get it. I understand. You will too. I actually found it on a blogger site, sorry for the long post, but check it out, I promise you'll love it...<BR/><BR/>http://mommusings-allison.blogspot.com/2007/06/holland-v-italy.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-44628784150458603882008-01-26T17:55:00.000-07:002008-01-26T17:55:00.000-07:00I can't imagine a more loving mom for J than you. ...I can't imagine a more loving mom for J than you. You were made to love him. He's a great kid. Hang in there!Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769700320834756050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-50172835745637600902008-01-26T16:54:00.000-07:002008-01-26T16:54:00.000-07:00As hard as it gets, we were picked to be our child...As hard as it gets, we were picked to be our children's moms. You are such a strong person and perfect for your little guy..so go forward with confidence, because what you and your husband choose for this child will be right, because you have love and righteous intentions in your heart.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15060124092060842584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-52832515079388447392008-01-26T15:26:00.000-07:002008-01-26T15:26:00.000-07:00So beautiful.I relate a little. We are still waiti...So beautiful.<BR/>I relate a little. We are still waiting for the University of Utah to evaluate our daughter for autism. But in the meantime, I see her struggle as she interacts with other children. She has the inability to be flexible. Anyway, it is hard to find the balance between being helpful and not being overprotective. <BR/>You are such a beautiful mother, and your writings are very inspiring.martha corinnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659150950874774027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-13219706903672499502008-01-26T10:30:00.000-07:002008-01-26T10:30:00.000-07:00I know I sound like a porverbial, "broken record" ...I know I sound like a porverbial, "broken record" because I tell you so often how beautifully your posts are written. Well, broken record or not, I just have to tell you how beautiful that was. <BR/> I have a sister with mental retardation. Sometimes I weep when I realize how hard things are for her. I can't imagine how wonderful it will be when she is resurrected, and has all of her faculties about her. <BR/> Thank you for this post.Lauren in GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06182008314143458272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-52830088599218222062008-01-26T07:30:00.000-07:002008-01-26T07:30:00.000-07:00Try to keep in mind to remember it's times like th...Try to keep in mind to remember it's times like this that will make us appreciate all the little accomplishments that happen everyday with our kids. Little consolation right now so just know I share your heartbreak and sending you love and hugs over the wires.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-9630224758894508082008-01-25T23:24:00.000-07:002008-01-25T23:24:00.000-07:00he will teach you and you will teach him....you'll...he will teach you and you will teach him....you'll both turn out great...mama johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338574002894042609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-36392150550053783222008-01-25T21:42:00.000-07:002008-01-25T21:42:00.000-07:00I have a HB kid, but the HB is my problem, not her...I have a HB kid, but the HB is my problem, not hers. Sometimes it seems like it is all I can do not to push it onto her. I guess that is what parenting is.Celia Faehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15575990742494026036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-18003578730274328232008-01-25T19:20:00.000-07:002008-01-25T19:20:00.000-07:00Ditto ditto ditto.Gotta love school meetings. It'...Ditto ditto ditto.<BR/><BR/>Gotta love school meetings. It's so tough. <BR/><BR/>You are so right when you say we live parallel lives. Love ya, girl!Rochellehthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10182955182478169632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-80070830483462106612008-01-25T18:47:00.000-07:002008-01-25T18:47:00.000-07:00You truly have such a beautiful heart. Thanks for ...You truly have such a beautiful heart. Thanks for sharing a bit of it with us today. I hope it helps fill the hole.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08330626450941298111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-83279557945329270662008-01-25T17:45:00.000-07:002008-01-25T17:45:00.000-07:00i'm sorry, gab. what a disappointing thing to hear...i'm sorry, gab. what a disappointing thing to hear. jake is growing by leaps and bounds and has accomplished so much.. he has parents who are so proud of him, love him so much too. he is one lucky guy. i know you'll make the best decision with this situation, even if it is very very hard. you're not alone.martahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15027406340527614561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-17789607247883413502008-01-25T16:49:00.000-07:002008-01-25T16:49:00.000-07:00I know how you must feel, only because every mothe...I know how you must feel, only because every mother's heart breaks when we can't shield our kids from the darts that other kids sling at them :( <BR/><BR/>So I can only imagine how that feeling is compounded with a special needs cutie. <BR/><BR/>What a rollercoaster you must constantly be on, with assessments and such. <BR/><BR/>And--I agree with Mique's last sentence. Part of the day?...<BR/><BR/>You are an amazing mom.crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464199368311946407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-72552903970226647132008-01-25T16:29:00.000-07:002008-01-25T16:29:00.000-07:00So well written. I have my own HB kid. You summed ...So well written. I have my own HB kid. You summed up my feelings exactly. And my heart breaks for you too because I know how your heart breaks. <BR/>I'm gearing up for J's IEP on the 5th. <BR/>And you're the mom, if you really think that he should be mainstreamed, then fight for what you know is right. Even if it's only for part of the day it could make a big difference to Jake....<BR/>Hugs.:)Mique (as in Mickey)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11129020776151483738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-39545053392489321182008-01-25T16:16:00.000-07:002008-01-25T16:16:00.000-07:00Yes what Annie said. Oh, that must be so hard to s...Yes what Annie said. Oh, that must be so hard to see other kids being mean on the playground and not to have teachers on your side of things. But like you said, you have that extra dose of love so you can do it!Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051723455376835952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-33976859170651283032008-01-25T15:38:00.000-07:002008-01-25T15:38:00.000-07:00Beautifully, eloquently, heartbreakingly said. Yo...Beautifully, eloquently, heartbreakingly said. You're a gem, Gabi.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941198405523733540noreply@blogger.com