tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post196721817004116374..comments2023-08-26T09:53:06.838-04:00Comments on Be Strong and Courageous: Day 53Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00498667136217421642noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-87689101651947785652008-03-01T09:42:00.000-05:002008-03-01T09:42:00.000-05:00Oh Susie how funny! As I was reading and you were...Oh Susie how funny! As I was reading and you were describing people looking and pointing at you while Joshua rode in the sling, my first thought was "I bet they were pointing and whispering about the sling." LOL! Anytime I wear my baby I get funny looks and sometimes questions.<BR/><BR/>Joshua's a beautiful boy inside and out (and so is his Mommy)!Irishembihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479794874945316072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-91279759056043666802008-02-29T22:28:00.000-05:002008-02-29T22:28:00.000-05:00I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to tell ...I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to tell you that you and your family will be in my prayers. I found out when I was 11 weeks pregnant that one of my twins had an encephalocele as well as holoprosencephaly and would die shortly after birth. Unfortunately, the doctors were right as she only lived for 1 hour and 37 minutes. But she knew only love her entire life and I know your son only knows love as well. I wish you all the best.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945765778480329990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-1526435035199654332008-02-29T22:02:00.000-05:002008-02-29T22:02:00.000-05:00You know that you read someones blog too much when...You know that you read someones blog too much when they start appearing in your dreams!!!! hehe. I had a dream last night that I was babysitting Joshua! He was just hanging out in my lap making the cutest baby noises ever!! <BR/><BR/>I'm glad that everyone is doing well! Best of luck finding a house!!<BR/><BR/>SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-39541857554520417372008-02-29T14:35:00.000-05:002008-02-29T14:35:00.000-05:00It's so great that you have connected with those w...It's so great that you have connected with those wonderful people Ben and Helen. Matt told me about their book and dad bought it for me on halfbay...couldn't find it at the library. Can't wait to read their story. I'm glad you had a good time being out and about and am praying for that house.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-83380647666954294512008-02-29T10:05:00.000-05:002008-02-29T10:05:00.000-05:00I have a nephew who is 11 and is disabled due to s...I have a nephew who is 11 and is disabled due to seizures. He is in a wheelchair and does not communicate. Every now and then his seizures will cause him to flail his arms wildly (he is VERY lanky) and make lots of noise which causes a lot of stares. Unfortunately, unless one has been around someone with special needs, most people are ignorant and kind of lose their social graces. We have family members that really don't know how to react to someone who is "different" I ended up writing a little book for my nephew and printed it using one of those online memory book creators. I did that so when children come over, the parents can read to their children and realize that different is not really different, just special. God doesn't see the things we can and cannot do. Having my nephew in our family has been wonderful in the fact that my children have been able to see that God can accomplish his plan in someone that the world doesn't deem as perfect. I know it must be difficult for you sharing your son with the world, as people just don't understand, but don't punish yourself when people stare. No matter what people think, he is your baby and a blessing to those who know him. I see God in him, he is beautiful and loved. I wish that there was more we could do to educate people (children) about special needs children and families. I truly believe the reactions are due to lack of knowledge. Anyway, off my soap box! Good luck in house hunting!Destinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670964496500754164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-35856152591922623372008-02-29T09:42:00.000-05:002008-02-29T09:42:00.000-05:00Hi! I understand your thoughts about what people ...Hi!<BR/> I understand your thoughts about what people think. When my son Evan was born, he had a large "vascular anomaly" on his head (a big purple puffy rare kind of birthmark-noncancerous-vascular tumor). It had a big scab from being ulcerated and was right above his eye and on his eyelid. People pointed, stared and asked questions about whether or not "he fell" (at 2 weeks old? Don't you mean, did I drop him?). It can really hurt when you want everyone to see your baby as beautiful, like you do - and see past the differences. God really showed me through that how important what other people thought about me really was to me (ouch) and how He had all the grace in the world for me to be able to have grace with them, explain things with kindness and ignore stares and points (and children asking their parents what was wrong with the baby - and parents trying to ignore them, like they didn't notice).<BR/> I know what you are going through is harder than what I went through (Evan has since had surgery and has only a fraction of the mark left - and a large scar that automatically draws other sorts of questions - "Wow, he's a bruiser huh?"), but I wanted you to know that I'm praying GRACE for you.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11467661669897092557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-25350294029754491012008-02-29T09:31:00.000-05:002008-02-29T09:31:00.000-05:00Oh Susie, don't worry about what other people thin...Oh Susie, don't worry about what other people think. I know we are all guilty of it from time to time but I would like to believe people are more excepting then we think. If I saw Joshua and I didn't know what was wrong with him, I would probably stare a little longer then I should. It's not because I am disrespectful but I would be wondering if the little baby in the sling was going to be ok. Then I would say a prayer for him. I pray for random people all day long :)Magoon Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908354215147289440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-73879578467140548832008-02-29T09:14:00.000-05:002008-02-29T09:14:00.000-05:00Beautiful post. Still reading your blog and keepi...Beautiful post. Still reading your blog and keeping you in my thoughts in Virginia.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16462318375265059413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-19399199949655181152008-02-29T09:00:00.000-05:002008-02-29T09:00:00.000-05:00I love the sling story! You seem to have such cour...I love the sling story! You seem to have such courage and grace. Reading your words puts some of my attitudes to shame.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055134485583826573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-46908277879525705582008-02-29T08:42:00.000-05:002008-02-29T08:42:00.000-05:00YAY the Sams are back and doing well!!!!!!!!!!!!!S...YAY the Sams are back and doing well!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about the renting thing and the apps. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad the Lord redirected your thoughts and calmed your fears with the sales lady.Michelle Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166147011309699996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-13176146237790884432008-02-29T08:07:00.000-05:002008-02-29T08:07:00.000-05:00LOL - I was worried! I clicked on your blog 3 tim...LOL - I was worried! I clicked on your blog 3 times in as many minutes last night just to make sure my computer was working properly. Glad to hear everyone is okay!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782424137409629649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-4342224532495354222008-02-29T08:04:00.000-05:002008-02-29T08:04:00.000-05:00Hey Susie! Glad you're getting out and about more...Hey Susie! Glad you're getting out and about more! I was wondering about when you go back to work.....will you be able to take Joshua and Oceana with you? <BR/><BR/>CaseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-301711926094874522008-02-29T07:47:00.000-05:002008-02-29T07:47:00.000-05:00Welcome back. When you and Tarah are both not blo...Welcome back. When you and Tarah are both not blogging, I'm lost. Good luck on finding a house. Just remember, God has the perfect one already picked out for you. We've been in that same place many times and He has never failed us with the perfect home. Even when I've thought otherwise. Seems He's working out the behind scenes stuff.<BR/><BR/>If you could see Seth,Tarah and even all of our families homes, you would see that we've not forgotten nor stop showing off Gideon. Those little guys have a way of being in your hearts forever and you are always so proud of them.<BR/><BR/>It seems you've hit upon something with your "sling thing". Maybe you should sell them on the web or even upscale children's stores. Just a thought.<BR/><BR/>Praying for you.Dr Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04681744953209931517noreply@blogger.com