tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post5042986265865935554..comments2023-10-24T20:13:05.805-04:00Comments on Love for Colin: Ups and Downs and Everything in BetweenKellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04758559804272645059noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-8519728657220707702011-09-10T11:08:51.701-04:002011-09-10T11:08:51.701-04:00Thank you for a honest post. I don't feel alon...Thank you for a honest post. I don't feel alone in my sadness, frustration, fear, and love for my child. She has a genetic disorder and her prognosis is similar to that of a DS child. I am so sad, but thank you for letting me know that I am not alone in my feelings and that I can still rejoice in the Lord.Michelle Chou Huanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11207879020453524965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-41218129999422143442010-01-08T07:20:16.136-05:002010-01-08T07:20:16.136-05:00Kelli & Chris, I wanted to say many things reg...Kelli & Chris, I wanted to say many things regarding what you're both feeling, but I can't as I am not in your shoes, and don't know what you are feeling. I can imagine what you're feeling, as a parent, since Nana and I can remember all those days with you and your siblings. I am your father,and you being my daughter, I want to do what I have always done ever since you were my beautiful little baby girl, that is to tell you it will all work out and how much I love you. Remember, when God shuts a door, He does open a window. Colin is Gods masterpiece and he will make his mark on this world!!!Grandadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-62387933005065469842010-01-07T20:55:24.828-05:002010-01-07T20:55:24.828-05:00Colin is SOOOO incredibly lucky to have a Mommy an...Colin is SOOOO incredibly lucky to have a Mommy and Daddy like you two! He WILL know unconditional love!Jorienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-18156997640849655982010-01-07T20:30:26.798-05:002010-01-07T20:30:26.798-05:00Kelli -
You are so not alone with those feelings....Kelli - <br />You are so not alone with those feelings. I have had my share of those days. In fact, just today, I broke down as I was picking up Paige from school because someone commented to me about having three kids who will attend this particular pre-school. It caught me off guard and I just didn't know what to say and started crying. It sucked...as do most PT therapy sessions when Anna protest cries pretty much the entire hour. <br />But-- the good FAR outweigh the bad - as you already know. Our children may not the win the proverbial races here on Earth, "But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first." (Matthew 19:30) <br />Hang in there!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14816187144933886978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-54236942397300992482010-01-06T20:14:03.636-05:002010-01-06T20:14:03.636-05:00My sweet Kelli and Chris! I'm sure you have t...My sweet Kelli and Chris! I'm sure you have those days, and it is definitely understandable, and unless we've walked in your shoes we don't know how it feels. As a mom I've seen disappointment on my children's faces with varying situations, and yes it hurts, but no I've never had to start right from the beginning. Colin is my cookie and he will accomplish things in his own time. He's a very lucky little boy that has more love than any child I've ever known. Keep the faith and all will go well!! You've done a great job so far and we're all here to hold your hand when you need it! You're a GREAT family!! Love to all! Mom/Nana P.S. What a cutie!! Makes me smile!!!Nananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-19362858076249496722010-01-06T19:48:06.989-05:002010-01-06T19:48:06.989-05:00Oh Kelli, you know you're not alone in these f...Oh Kelli, you know you're not alone in these feelings. We (meaning those of us that have kids with T21) all have days like this. Just as I was feeding Bennett tonight I looked at him and still could not believe he has Down syndrome. Like, it's still hard for me to believe it happened to one of our children. And I get sad from time to time and when I see other kids his age doing other things I sometimes think they are advanced for their age because Bennett is not even close to that and it just doesn't seem possible that he could be that far behind in certain things. <br /><br />But it is what it is and so we just have to embrace it and I know you do and always will but I think it's okay to get down from time to time, it doesn't mean you love him any less it just means you're human. It's good to express your anger and sadness sometimes and to let others know your frustrations.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803241505573440439noreply@blogger.com