tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455556125864384726.post4736116135103949625..comments2023-03-25T03:49:19.161-04:00Comments on A Little Something for Me: Joking? I can’t believe you just SAID that….Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16225291652604462660noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455556125864384726.post-61347956810968008832011-08-18T12:58:15.785-04:002011-08-18T12:58:15.785-04:00Such a beautiful declaration from a loving mother....Such a beautiful declaration from a loving mother. I feel your love pouring through the screen and my heart swells for you! This post had me in absolute tears. I thank you for the little "wake-up call." Not that I use the "R" word or anything like that, but it makes me think about everything I say--or shouldn't say. <br /><br />We have to be so careful because we never know what someone else has gone through. In my husband's family, the offensive word is "die" or "kill" because my husband's brother (and best friend) was killed in a 20-car pile-up trying to save people's lives--and he was the only one who died. So saying things like "I love you to death" or "I'll kill you" (even as jokes) don't fly. At. All.<br /><br />And I totally get that. It's really made me stop and think about EVERYTHING I say. And people are mostly oblivious. Most of the time, people DON'T think.<br /><br />Do I think you're being too sensitive? NOT. AT. ALL. You said it breaks your heart when people say things like that, and my heart is literally breaking too, on your behalf (I'm a boob, cuz I'm still teary-eyed as I'm writing this).<br /><br />I can't imagine going through what you're going through, and how much that would hurt. Having ANYTHING wrong with your children hurts us more than it hurts them I think. But I CAN imagine just how much you love and care for him, and how you will celebrate with tears at each of his accomplishment. <br /><br />And when he DOES learn to walk, you do JUST that! Jump, clap, cry. (And blog about it so I can celebrate with you as I read)<br /><br />I'm so glad I found your blog, Kristen! You are so inspiring! My heart goes out to you! And your kids are absolutely beautiful!<br /><br />Oh, and you couldn't find a "contact me" section on my blog because I totally spaced that. I'm still a little new to the blogging world. I'm going to go put one up right now... :)<br /><br />I don't have twitter (I'm a little behind on the times), but I do have facebook, and my email is the_davenports@hotmail.com.<br /><br />Sorry for the novel!Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484981381069210742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455556125864384726.post-69626240157350593402011-08-17T06:10:36.965-04:002011-08-17T06:10:36.965-04:00Hi Kristen,
Blimey, you have a lot on your plate....Hi Kristen,<br /><br />Blimey, you have a lot on your plate. I'm super sensitive too. A counsellor once told me it was a symptom of depression. Not sure if that's true but I do know when I'm happy nothing much bothers me and when I'm stressed almost anything can drive me nuts.<br /><br />I put my foot in it all the time but I'd like to have your input here. When my kids ask what's wrong with someone (we have a friend who has Down Syndrome) I explain they're not a fast learner like them.<br /><br />But we all mess up sometimes. To err is human, to forgive divine:)<br /><br />Good luck finding a little something for you. I know it can be done and your kids are still so young. You are in the thick of it.<br /><br />Keep up the great blogging:)Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spothttp://www.getinthehotspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455556125864384726.post-77276503155802981902011-08-15T20:50:30.992-04:002011-08-15T20:50:30.992-04:00Honestly, people are so, well not thinking. I hear...Honestly, people are so, well not thinking. I hear the same stuff all the time. I know it is mostly unintentional, but it hurts, especially when you attach it to a beautiful little soul like your son's. Great post.Sara @ Domestically Challengedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245599062507705190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455556125864384726.post-20697044086167740612011-08-15T20:37:07.632-04:002011-08-15T20:37:07.632-04:00One time I was at a bar with my best friend at the...One time I was at a bar with my best friend at the time, and I was drunk. She said something stupid (like, silly stupid... just trying to be a goofball) and I said "You are so gay.".... she just looked at me, and probably because we were both drunk, we just started laughing. But it made me think.Heather Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07239360061592826121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455556125864384726.post-58135483937301026982011-08-15T19:12:57.087-04:002011-08-15T19:12:57.087-04:00I think every joke ever told unfortunately offends...I think every joke ever told unfortunately offends somebody somewhere. I know there are things I have said that would offend you now that wouldn't have offended you earlier in our friendship, but I also know that you feel very strongly about this so when I do speak to you, I will think before I talk. I hope I don't ever offend you and if I do, I am more deeply sorry than you can ever know. Humans make mistakes and often put their feet in their mouths but I think the forgiving is just as heart wrenching as the true feeling of guilt.Kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01074487212104483234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455556125864384726.post-67581329247260392412011-08-15T19:01:25.937-04:002011-08-15T19:01:25.937-04:00Thought provoking... Honest...
Made me think.Thought provoking... Honest...<br /><br />Made me think.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09192756909845991854noreply@blogger.com