Comments on: Yesterday

by: Carlton

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:54:20 +0000

To paraphrase Lyfe Jennings from his song, “Cry”: “Nothing wrong with cryin’…it’s like taking your soul to the laundromat.” Don’t deny yourself what you need.

by: kim

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:24:37 +0000

Baggage,

You are a champ.

It’s apparent with the actions of your kids (all of them), that you are an amazing person with a huge heart, but there comes a time when we all have to protect that heart.

((hugs))

by: grace413

Sun, 04 May 2008 10:08:05 +0000

Just reading this is making me cry. Whatever happens in the long run, the love and nurturing all your kids have received from you will help them throughout their lives.

In Judaism there is a tradition that the world continues to exist by the merit of a small number of wonderful people doing exceptional good deeds. I think you are one of them.

by: tanya

Sat, 03 May 2008 18:17:38 +0000

I am also sorry to hear that you are having a rough time, but think that perhaps having a plan might make it easier to cope with things when they are so up in the air. I really admire what you are doing. I think that you have (and continue to) offered so much to these kids. I am also really happy for Bug that there is a reason now why she hadn’t been hearing from Eagle. It sounds promising that that situation will also improve. I also love Snowbaby’s comments - such warm fuzzies even remotely!

Can I please have your email address? It is a required field on the blog her nomination form and I would like to nominate you. I don’t read many blogs regularly, but I always read yours - it is one of the first things that I check on evenings when I am online. Thank you for your blog and your honesty.

by: jenn

Sat, 03 May 2008 13:33:07 +0000

Baggage,
I’m so sorry things are so hard for you. I can’t imagine a more emotionally trying job, on so many levels. I put foster parents right up on the same pedastal as oncology nurses. A tough, tough job. I don’t think it’s a job that anyone could do forever. Such an emotional roller coaster, whether the outcome is reunification or adoption. If you do decide to quit at some point, take pride in the amazing good you did for those kids under your roof right now. Don’t ever beat yourself up for quitting. Take the bandaid.

by: cluttergirl

Sat, 03 May 2008 04:39:04 +0000

Snowbaby made me tear up. She really knows what to say! You are my hero. I’ve told you many a time. I can totally understand that you have had enough and need a break. I hope you can get some news about permanency for your present kids asap. hugs.

by: Erin O'

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:52:43 +0000

Let the tears flow, it releases a lot of pent-up emotion. I just read somewhere that tears are a powerful sign of grace– the Sufis say that one tear is worth a thousand prayers.

I love Snowbaby — I love all your kids, and that means you must be mad about them. You are doing something very difficult emotionally, be easy on yourself and let Snowbaby give you a bandaid.

by: Nicki

Fri, 02 May 2008 23:14:02 +0000

Sounds like you’ve been put on an emotional rollercoaster lately! No wonder you cried! I hope things are going to work out for all of these kids, and especially that Eagle’s disrupted adoption will turn out on a positive note! Keep your spirits up!

by: CindyS

Fri, 02 May 2008 22:48:33 +0000

You are my new hero. I have been in training for my second go round of being a foster mom and my biggest concern is whether I can do it alone. I have been reading your blog and remembering what it’s like to have 4 kids all wanting something at the same time. And those were my own perfectly abnormal kids. You give me hope that maybe, just maybe I can do it.

by: Chris

Fri, 02 May 2008 20:30:25 +0000

I was here yesterday just browsing. Today your post caught me. I teach students who are in the same boat as your children. Thank God for people like you.

BTW, I already knew you were awesome and not that I discovered that your a CUBS fan, YOU ROCK!!!!