tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454821777241580000.post8217191033486042381..comments2023-10-30T08:46:07.239-04:00Comments on Kate's Journey: Can't Stop Thinking...Kate Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04167179871743571284noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454821777241580000.post-4453771907282155332008-01-12T01:04:00.000-05:002008-01-12T01:04:00.000-05:00I love this post and can relate to it perfectly. ...I love this post and can relate to it perfectly. I think these things all of the time. I remember one day in the clinic I saw a mom and her little girl and I knew it was their first clinic visit. I could tell from the look on the mom's face like "is this really my life right now?" I know I looked the same way on clinic day #1. I love Kate's hair coming in. It will come in fast now. Just wait. Good luck on the marathon. I ran one last year and it was almost like my therapy.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817768887076150568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454821777241580000.post-29284382964436966152008-01-09T12:05:00.000-05:002008-01-09T12:05:00.000-05:00You have such a big heart Carolyn... and I still r...You have such a big heart Carolyn... and I still remember the big bear hugs you used to give and still do I'm sure. Sending a hug your way and amazingly... feel one back from you :) You have really learned the true meaning of empathize haven't you? You can really say you understand how someone with a sick baby feels...your words will be of great comfort to many. Love you !!Moss & Fern Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661236808667846272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454821777241580000.post-49467109399059456912008-01-08T22:50:00.000-05:002008-01-08T22:50:00.000-05:00Nothing more to say than, Yes, Yes, Yes....Nothing more to say than, Yes, Yes, Yes....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05308072416431770650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454821777241580000.post-85189787418644593252008-01-07T14:46:00.000-05:002008-01-07T14:46:00.000-05:00Oh wow, Carolyn. I had some of those same thought...Oh wow, Carolyn. I had some of those same thoughts when we were in the hospital and had heard about a little girl with a new diagnosis being air-e-vacced (sp?) to Egleston from New Hampshire. My heart ached for you and I so wanted to come and give you a hug and say it would be okay. Sometimes it is so hard to know what to do and I am amazed at how differently folks respond to the 'reaching out'.<BR/><BR/>It isn't maudlin at all to have those thoughts. I believe they are part of what helps us keep our perspective.The Skelly Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17838645763529578307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454821777241580000.post-86905692368263918962008-01-06T00:33:00.000-05:002008-01-06T00:33:00.000-05:00Your words are so beautifully written, so true, an...Your words are so beautifully written, so true, and exhibit such depth of understanding and empathy. We think you (and Jason, Jackson, Kate, and Ava) are terrific -- accept a huge hug from us. We do love you! <BR/><BR/>Many years ago, President Hunter said, "Courage is acting in spite of fear." Fear is paralyzing. Courage is inspirational. Thanks for sharing your courage with so many.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454821777241580000.post-35904637373819341672008-01-05T23:32:00.000-05:002008-01-05T23:32:00.000-05:00You are a dear, Carolyn and such a strong woman. ...You are a dear, Carolyn and such a strong woman. Thanks for the "reality check" and the inspiration to tell those we love how much they mean to us!<BR/><BR/>You are special to me... I'm grateful for the friendship we share and for the love shared between our families.:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454821777241580000.post-36312253141561508382008-01-05T16:03:00.000-05:002008-01-05T16:03:00.000-05:00I too have had your thoughts. I had the opportuni...I too have had your thoughts. I had the opportunity to try and chat with a "new mom" a while back...key word "try." She was very despondent and didn't want to hear that it gets easier. I had but to think back to my first month or 2 and quickly shut my mouth so that she could continue coping in the only way she knew how. Very hard. I need more pics of Kate too. Happy CBC days :) <BR/>Kerri and IzzyKerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975200681232571721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454821777241580000.post-35776885408453444542008-01-05T12:17:00.000-05:002008-01-05T12:17:00.000-05:00I consider myself hugged ;) I completely agree wi...I consider myself hugged ;) I completely agree with everything you said - we never know, do we! Thanks for the reminder of cherishing what we have and taking the time to acknowledge those who are a part of us!!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526667701054722332noreply@blogger.com