tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post2402833039831839848..comments2024-03-18T23:33:26.377-04:00Comments on Bless Our Hearts: Stupid, Fucking Day But Still There Is Reason To Go OnMs. Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-69405769218820112092017-01-30T12:20:10.185-05:002017-01-30T12:20:10.185-05:00Hey - Owen has so much time to play basketball. He...Hey - Owen has so much time to play basketball. He doesn't have to go feel sad and mad and bad once a week to get there. He will. I think you guys are right, let him go to it, don't push it. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-10804257290662926662017-01-30T02:16:46.185-05:002017-01-30T02:16:46.185-05:00Thank you for posting Maggie's picture with th...Thank you for posting Maggie's picture with the curl. I'm going to bed now and am catching up on your blog. The news is driving me insane, so I am going to concentrate on that curl and the expression on her little face.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-91240995610831577882017-01-29T20:27:14.202-05:002017-01-29T20:27:14.202-05:00Good thought, Ellen. My niece's son son never ...Good thought, Ellen. My niece's son son never engaged in team sports, but has a bedroom of fencing trophies. He just graduated high school.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-52125724399921579092017-01-29T20:01:12.148-05:002017-01-29T20:01:12.148-05:00And if this is true, he probably got it from me. D...And if this is true, he probably got it from me. Dammit. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-55392280227864782112017-01-29T20:00:43.061-05:002017-01-29T20:00:43.061-05:00I think, as I said above, he's just being the ...I think, as I said above, he's just being the person he is, which is a person who has a hard time with new things, especially if they are in the public eye. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-19268201782212664672017-01-29T19:59:49.896-05:002017-01-29T19:59:49.896-05:00I do try, John Gray. Thank you. I do try, John Gray. Thank you. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-40151805354022782432017-01-29T19:59:31.990-05:002017-01-29T19:59:31.990-05:00I've thought of that too, Joanne, but I'm ...I've thought of that too, Joanne, but I'm not sure that's the issue. He's always been this way. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-39325516292345657822017-01-29T19:58:58.498-05:002017-01-29T19:58:58.498-05:00Well, we'll see if he goes back or not. One of...Well, we'll see if he goes back or not. One of the coaches seems more sympathetic. The other one, although he doesn't force Owen to play, is EXTREMELY invested in the whole thing. His kid is the star of the court, of course and he's not very laid back about it, either. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-76959373525042836752017-01-29T19:57:26.676-05:002017-01-29T19:57:26.676-05:00He does know it. Deep in his beautiful little boy ...He does know it. Deep in his beautiful little boy heart, he knows. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-83085964860204719382017-01-29T19:56:58.379-05:002017-01-29T19:56:58.379-05:00You are so right. I think that childhood was far m...You are so right. I think that childhood was far more painful for me than adulthood has been. FAR MORE. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-14867313986713711032017-01-29T19:55:56.191-05:002017-01-29T19:55:56.191-05:00He is loved. And we do understand. We are all so d...He is loved. And we do understand. We are all so different and all undergoing challenges unique to our very own selves. I am so glad that he has a family who understands that. <br />As to Trump- as I said, even I couldn't have believed the mess he's created in such a short time. It's demonic.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-14682804792608595752017-01-29T19:54:25.394-05:002017-01-29T19:54:25.394-05:00He does know that. I just don't want him to fe...He does know that. I just don't want him to feel bad about himself- as if he's let us down. I need to keep letting him know that he couldn't if he tried. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-46484192541164285032017-01-29T19:53:43.649-05:002017-01-29T19:53:43.649-05:00Yes. We are all meant for different things. Thank ...Yes. We are all meant for different things. Thank goodness. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-10972104980870597942017-01-29T19:53:10.377-05:002017-01-29T19:53:10.377-05:00We can't all be Leo's. Haha!
He'll su...We can't all be Leo's. Haha! <br />He'll survive this. I am sure. And he'll know more about himself, whatever the outcome.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-43592278798929369902017-01-29T19:52:26.274-05:002017-01-29T19:52:26.274-05:00And much love to you.
I think that Owen just need...And much love to you. <br />I think that Owen just needs another year before he feels comfortable on the court. Who knows what goes on in our boys' minds? Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-31948629320741173312017-01-29T12:34:23.358-05:002017-01-29T12:34:23.358-05:00it could be that as much as Owen says he likes bas...it could be that as much as Owen says he likes basketball, he is just not a 'team' sport kind of guy. my son wasn't.<br /><br />and yeah, things are getting awfuler by the minute.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-79876442943408256222017-01-29T09:35:07.073-05:002017-01-29T09:35:07.073-05:00i was thinking the same thing about owen fearing h...i was thinking the same thing about owen fearing having a seizure. glad you have understanding coaches who don't force it.<br /><br />xxalainaxxmrs.missalaineushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08542984504965262088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-36137682547824019082017-01-29T09:27:07.300-05:002017-01-29T09:27:07.300-05:00Chin up dearheartChin up dearheartJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-75735720391978720952017-01-29T09:10:28.476-05:002017-01-29T09:10:28.476-05:00Is Owen afraid of having a seizure during a game? ...Is Owen afraid of having a seizure during a game? My heart hurts for him.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-32805930811734867872017-01-29T08:52:54.251-05:002017-01-29T08:52:54.251-05:00Surely the coach must have some experience with ki...Surely the coach must have some experience with kids who are reluctant to play. I can see how it would be scary for Owen. I'd be scared too, playing in front of all those people! (Owen is probably a much better basketball player than I am, however.) I hope the coach can ease him into the experience -- maybe let him sit at games to get the feel of them, but play in practice sessions. Maybe?<br /><br />Trump. Ugh. I have no words and no answers.Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-19059697215831059362017-01-29T00:28:40.755-05:002017-01-29T00:28:40.755-05:00"He is held with"... as 39 paddington so..."He is held with"... as 39 paddington so beautifully stated...<br />It doesn't get more profound than that...<br />And yes, Owen knows it!lulumariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951594259193037282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-68875295307329213152017-01-28T22:19:13.844-05:002017-01-28T22:19:13.844-05:00A federal judge blocked the ban on Muslims late to...A federal judge blocked the ban on Muslims late today! Finally a tiny bit of good news. <br /><br />Poor Owen. Anyone that thinks childhood is all rainbows and happiness doesn't remember being a child. The world can be overwhelming when you're small. Actually, the world can be overwhelming no matter how old you get. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-15797925956213670612017-01-28T22:17:37.065-05:002017-01-28T22:17:37.065-05:00Ah, Owen is just not quite ready and he is so ble...Ah, Owen is just not quite ready and he is so blessed that everyone understands this and allows him to be who he is. A lucky child he is to be so loved. <br />The news...... I am horrified beyond belief. How can one person fuck up SO much in a mere week? I am ashamed, very sad and heartbroken.......no words to truly convey how I feel but I know I am in good company here at your *home*<br />Love and hugs<br />Susan MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-13316789570318065232017-01-28T21:29:38.782-05:002017-01-28T21:29:38.782-05:00I feel the burden on your heart. It will lift. I p...I feel the burden on your heart. It will lift. I promise. Owen is on his path. That beautiful child. Things are a little hard for him right now, but he is held with. And he knows that. 37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-1074355074934707872017-01-28T21:29:03.740-05:002017-01-28T21:29:03.740-05:00Owen, poor little man child. When I was Owen's...Owen, poor little man child. When I was Owen's age I tried competitive sports. I hated it. Hated is not even a word that came close to how I felt. Oh, Mary. I would wet myself it was so bad. The expectations. The ball being thrown around. The bodies running. The noise. It was completely fucking overwhelming to the highest degree. But everyone else seemed to be doing it and AND having fun so I kept trying. In the end, I found swimming. It was quiet, no balls being thrown at my head and nobody around me. Perfect!Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479872783727855901noreply@blogger.com