tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post1284076383090781659..comments2023-09-18T10:25:26.878-05:00Comments on A Shot in the Dark: Meanwhile, At School...Sandra Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16664436447708465809noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-28375415927838765362006-12-07T13:43:00.000-06:002006-12-07T13:43:00.000-06:00Once again Sandra, you made me cry.
That kid of...Once again Sandra, you made me cry. <br /><br />That kid of yours is somethings else. And, his mom, she's awesome!Penny Ratzlaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368479901015692591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-20467501238601466772006-12-06T17:15:00.000-06:002006-12-06T17:15:00.000-06:00Everyone-
Thanks.
"Sometimes the silver lining ...Everyone- <br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />"Sometimes the silver lining is bigger than the cloud." Beautifully put, David. :-)<br /><br />And Bettercell-<br /><br />I totally understand the frustration you express here about bullies at school-- when the incident with "L" happened, I was angry beyond words.<br /><br />Thus, I'm very glad that we were able to address the issue before it escalated Sandra Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664436447708465809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-23313464067566124552006-12-06T16:28:00.000-06:002006-12-06T16:28:00.000-06:00The best place for bullies are to be put out of th...The best place for bullies are to be put out of the school (they are disruptive to other students) and on the floor(face down). The School and Teachers are responsible to prevent and intervene so that "bullying" does not occur.BetterCellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667917240368089110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-33692978453803073402006-12-06T14:38:00.000-06:002006-12-06T14:38:00.000-06:00it's so great how it worked out ... not only did y...it's so great how it worked out ... not only did you help this group of kids to understand what your son is going through but you've given them a little more knowledge to get them through life ... great job!bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911942511521504521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-83308394567062966932006-12-06T13:27:00.000-06:002006-12-06T13:27:00.000-06:00That's awesome!
I would think it would be fulfill...That's awesome!<br /><br />I would think it would be fulfilling as a parent to watch Joseph mature with his disease and be able to answer his classmates questions with such a great attitude! <br /><br />What an amazing kid you've got!Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158609377041501796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-60474014007462882402006-12-06T13:18:00.000-06:002006-12-06T13:18:00.000-06:00This is all so helpful to me as we prepare to send...This is all so helpful to me as we prepare to send Charlie to kindergarten in the fall. Thanks.Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03252423353276583308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-76847777448837435682006-12-06T12:15:00.000-06:002006-12-06T12:15:00.000-06:00So proud (AGAIN) have Joseph - and of you. I stil...So proud (AGAIN) have Joseph - and of you. I still can't believe I missed out on meeting you... You have to come back SOON.Nicole Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847231791131970750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-67275052284408035662006-12-06T12:10:00.000-06:002006-12-06T12:10:00.000-06:00I love when stories have happy endings. Bravo to b...I love when stories have happy endings. Bravo to both of you!!!Jess Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987689969282168406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-18555472197669125752006-12-06T09:56:00.000-06:002006-12-06T09:56:00.000-06:00Once again, I find myself wanting to be adopted by...Once again, I find myself wanting to be adopted by you.art-sweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421342770323258531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-62156868714688347342006-12-06T09:02:00.000-06:002006-12-06T09:02:00.000-06:00It sounds like you make a wonderful mother and son...It sounds like you make a wonderful mother and son presentation team. I think your great communication skills (public speaking AND writing) will really make a difference in your advocacy.Binkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17161541480469324280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-23211914078893770742006-12-05T20:18:00.000-06:002006-12-05T20:18:00.000-06:00Greg's mom did that for his sixth grade classmates...Greg's mom did that for his sixth grade classmates shortly after he was diagnosed. She did such a great job (as a former nurse) that they asked her back to do presentations every year at a lower grade level (I think 2nd or 3rd grade). She did those for several years.If not a mother...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16439565019650943028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-17826741576845810842006-12-05T19:57:00.000-06:002006-12-05T19:57:00.000-06:00You are able to write in an amazing way. I had my ...You are able to write in an amazing way. I had my own mom read it and she felt the connection as she had done that with me when I was little. It's an important job to educate people. Thanks.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563743917551672283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-31693960401979796892006-12-05T18:41:00.000-06:002006-12-05T18:41:00.000-06:00I found myself just beaming too - what a great thi...I found myself just beaming too - what a great thing to do.<br /><br />I'm sure it makes Joseph feel more comfortable about things while he's at school.<br /><br />You guys rock!!Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601851114190791084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-39803349308329123552006-12-05T16:12:00.000-06:002006-12-05T16:12:00.000-06:00What a great result!What a great result!Major Bedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-55215634286991215182006-12-05T14:58:00.000-06:002006-12-05T14:58:00.000-06:00I love what David said: "Sometimes the silver lin...I love what David said: "Sometimes the silver lining is bigger than the cloud." I echo that sentiment entirely. <br /><br />Good for you, Sandra. And for Joseph.Kerri.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11463843830570716380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-41146301461908945272006-12-05T13:38:00.000-06:002006-12-05T13:38:00.000-06:00That's so great! I read these posts you write abo...That's so great! I read these posts you write about talking to Joseph's classmates and it gives me a sense of what it's going to be like when Danielle goes to school. I'm sure we'll be doing the same thing.<br /><br />I'm so glad he did that - now that his classmates have an understanding of the disease and what he needs to do to keep things in control (or the best control possible). I hope Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174978790549584487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-36115320446571324792006-12-05T11:13:00.000-06:002006-12-05T11:13:00.000-06:00I love when you post about your talks with Joseph'...I love when you post about your talks with Joseph's classmates. Gives me food for thought for when the time comes with Brendon's class.<br /><br />Also, kids are so accepting when the mystery is lifted from things.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11082031887238694358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-25980829568478326112006-12-05T10:15:00.000-06:002006-12-05T10:15:00.000-06:00Wow that is so great! What a great mom and a great...Wow that is so great! What a great mom and a great kid! The trickle down effect no doubt.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508213573891885604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-44349903028152134142006-12-05T09:44:00.000-06:002006-12-05T09:44:00.000-06:00That is so awesome Sandra. Who knows we may be ed...That is so awesome Sandra. Who knows we may be educating the next generation so that they care less about discrimination and more about the cure. Good job, both of you.Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276484548667354919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-53462711012822741682006-12-05T09:37:00.000-06:002006-12-05T09:37:00.000-06:00I am sitting at my desk beaming. Sometimes the sil...I am sitting at my desk beaming. Sometimes the silver lining is bigger than the cloud.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-66787052588910568102006-12-05T09:19:00.000-06:002006-12-05T09:19:00.000-06:00I am so happy for both you and your son, and I hop...I am so happy for both you and your son, and I hope that your talk helps foster a greater understanding of his situation among his classmates. Good for him.In Search Of Balancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03434130371052211172noreply@blogger.com