tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post7240725514213028831..comments2024-03-17T05:43:47.360-07:00Comments on Gwen Moss: finding joy in the ordinaryLeslie Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-20078820884423833472013-07-26T16:38:15.393-07:002013-07-26T16:38:15.393-07:00Leslie,
What a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful po...Leslie,<br /><br />What a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful post! Thank you for sharing your heart and making us feel like we were right there with you!<br /><br />Happy day!<br />kariannethistlewoodfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451238626991674963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-81697345636354634982013-07-25T08:57:37.225-07:002013-07-25T08:57:37.225-07:00What a wonderful post. Thank you so much for shar...What a wonderful post. Thank you so much for sharing the pics of Sully and his mom. I can not imagine the joy she felt that her son had had a good camp experience. <br />Your son's compassion will be his greatest strength in life ~ you are both blessed.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07298632258557474170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-35059077487008982552013-07-24T19:24:08.595-07:002013-07-24T19:24:08.595-07:00This post brought tears to my eyes! Thanks for gi...This post brought tears to my eyes! Thanks for giving us a glimpse into these special moments--the photos of Sully and his mom are just amazing. Please thank your son for his service! Bless you for raising such wonderful young men.Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-38025138320241645922013-07-23T13:27:07.688-07:002013-07-23T13:27:07.688-07:00I am so happy that I popped over to see what you h...I am so happy that I popped over to see what you had been up to! Camp Rec sounds just like the kind of camp that my son goes to. You have no idea how much it means to me that my son can do something as normal as just going to camp. It's something that every kid should do. Thank your son for me for being a counselor! I think it's every special needs mom's dream for their child to have "normal" friends to hang out with. Pam Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830005036551331029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-51814380148217325252013-07-22T03:57:46.725-07:002013-07-22T03:57:46.725-07:00Can I just say that everything about this post mad...Can I just say that everything about this post made me cry then smile at the wonderful son you have raised to be so gentle and caring. Sounds like a summer of change for you Leslie ~ sending you a big hug from the East coast this morning. xoxoLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00933214618325580791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-55299033176694216312013-07-19T18:58:05.751-07:002013-07-19T18:58:05.751-07:00I missed this post but so glad I am catching up. C...I missed this post but so glad I am catching up. Camp was one of my fondest childhood memories. I absolutely loved going to camp and wish every child could have that experience. I think it is wonderful that your son gets to have that experience. The compassion and understanding that is developed in these times is truly irreplaceable. Donna@anangloinquébechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074337849133414753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-13178192374792594652013-07-19T14:11:26.280-07:002013-07-19T14:11:26.280-07:00A good reminder to us all to be grateful for life&...A good reminder to us all to be grateful for life's little moments. You have a wonderful son. Happy Belated Birthday!<br /><br />I still get a lump in my throat whenever our girls leave after a visit. It takes me a day or so to adjust to the empty nest once again. Thank goodness for cell phones and email!Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-35664364174771702032013-07-19T12:39:00.998-07:002013-07-19T12:39:00.998-07:00Hello Leslie~I'm having so much fun catching u...Hello Leslie~I'm having so much fun catching up on my favorite blogs now that I'm back home. This post touches me deeply and what a wonderful experience for your son to have this experience in life. I'm a School Psychologist and one of my assignments is with students with similar disabilities as Sully. Sharing time with my students is a gift every day. By the way, Happy Birthday! Mine was the 15th. Love a summer birthday. :)<br />Lovely post! xx, Heather @Stylemindchic<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032908426814046368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-5660124232330430322013-07-18T05:08:21.879-07:002013-07-18T05:08:21.879-07:00Happy Birthday sweet friend - thank you for the ea...Happy Birthday sweet friend - thank you for the early morning gift :). xoMonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961649124510051001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-14426218870467218982013-07-17T19:18:49.193-07:002013-07-17T19:18:49.193-07:00What a wonderful son you have. A friend of mine o...What a wonderful son you have. A friend of mine once told me that when I felt sad at the moments of my child growing up to remember that some children never get that chance--either mentally or through disease. It was profound and it helps a lot when the heart hurts because of the growing up of a child. Highpoint Circlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11373713636929485821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-26776126642390031582013-07-17T18:51:20.292-07:002013-07-17T18:51:20.292-07:00beautiful post in so many different ways. You are ...beautiful post in so many different ways. You are a gifted writerDaniela @Frugal Aint Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785196779476490372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-37962170589770851392013-07-17T04:58:32.829-07:002013-07-17T04:58:32.829-07:00Such a sweet reminder of how lucky we are to have ...Such a sweet reminder of how lucky we are to have those ordinary moments.....<br /><br />What a wonderful job you've done as a mother, to give your son the gift of compassion.<br /><br />You are truly blessed.<br /><br />And happy belated birthday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063046271695834588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-35143513574307738252013-07-16T19:02:52.970-07:002013-07-16T19:02:52.970-07:00Oh, Leslie ... tears are rolling, for so many reas...Oh, Leslie ... tears are rolling, for so many reasons. For Sully, for his mom ... for Sully to have such a place to go where caring souls help him along, and for the caring souls who do just that ... and for their moms.<br /><br />See? I'm just a blubbering mess now.Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-24417450979697955642013-07-16T18:01:55.141-07:002013-07-16T18:01:55.141-07:00Leslie,
I have tears in my eyes reading this post...Leslie,<br /><br />I have tears in my eyes reading this post. You must be so very proud to have raised two healthy, intelligent bUt more importantly compassionate young men. <br /><br />Often time young men and women get a bad rap as being selfish and entitled. Your beautiful boy has shown a level of compassion that I believe has made an impact on sully and his parents. How wonderful for his parents to know that their child was not only well taken care of but thT was with two counselor s that shoed him compassion, understanding and love.<br /><br />Thank you for the reminder that " to the world you may be one person but to one person you are the world."<br /><br />I hope that ou are beaming from ear to ear, your boys are wonderful men and and a test image to both you and your husbands values, teaching and love.<br /><br />Have a great night, Elizabeth Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-78185936349345326562013-07-16T15:04:54.654-07:002013-07-16T15:04:54.654-07:00Leslie.. this brought me to tears. You must have ...Leslie.. this brought me to tears. You must have felt so many different emotions. How wonderful that your family had this heart warming experience. The part that made me tear up was watching the Mom. Having raised two kids (age 22 and 24), I understand the range of emotion that WE (as Mothers) feel with all that happens .. or does not happen with our kids. Raising a normal (whatever that is!) child is difficult enough, I can't imagine having a child that's challenged emotionally or physically. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing this event with us. <br />xxleslieLesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280782743483018226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-44618891837297008662013-07-16T14:32:40.022-07:002013-07-16T14:32:40.022-07:00You have no idea how touched I am by this post, Le...You have no idea how touched I am by this post, Leslie. I needed to read this today. Thank you so much. Sometimes, I think your posts are gifts from heaven. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-8940064674635623022013-07-16T11:34:05.921-07:002013-07-16T11:34:05.921-07:00Dear, dear Leslie!
I saw you on Carol's post ...Dear, dear Leslie!<br /><br />I saw you on Carol's post this morning (such a kind post!) and meant to come by here to say hello; I've been cleaning house with the air conditioner on since we are having such hot weather outside! So needless to say, I got busy. But here I am on a break, and here you are. First of all, thank you for your visit and thoughtful response to my blog post, and I can see HERE that you have been on a similar wave length of balancing out things. I just came home to Minneapolis after a week-long visit with my family in Los Angeles/Orange County. It is there that it struck me that balance between high and invisible dreams and the reality of every day life is an important equilibrium to work out. FAMILY IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE and the every day workings of circumstances. It all sums up to the extraordinary, and that's what poetry has taught me. <br /><br />You have an outstanding family dynamic and I know that each day has taught you so much....and that each day will continue to shed even more light on how precious your life is.<br /><br />Thank you and stay COOL! It is so humid out there today!!! AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-34076748942450478912013-07-16T11:13:48.835-07:002013-07-16T11:13:48.835-07:00Leslie, you have me in tears. What incredible you...Leslie, you have me in tears. What incredible young men you have raised. I know Sully must have had an awesome experience. Thank you for sharing this post. <br /> Yes, we should all take joy in the ordinary!<br />Happy Birthday to you! Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-73162716728820306082013-07-16T09:23:31.709-07:002013-07-16T09:23:31.709-07:00Lovely story, I need to grab a tissue too!...Such ...Lovely story, I need to grab a tissue too!...Such a wonderful experience for your son to do what he is doing for Sully too! I would be very proud!Sunflowers With Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02312609081449141785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-30050494037438356942013-07-16T06:29:21.032-07:002013-07-16T06:29:21.032-07:00Leslie what a heart tugger. You have really writte...Leslie what a heart tugger. You have really written a beautiful post and certainly captured a very special moment. My friend you have to be the best mom of the year. Every time you show us a glimpse into your sons, you also share what a great mom you are. They seem to be such wonderful guys. Thanks so much for sharing your family with us.Brandy~GreyLaneHomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09855912683467093810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-284233367399388892013-07-16T05:58:18.994-07:002013-07-16T05:58:18.994-07:00Wow what a powerful post. I'm at a loss for w...Wow what a powerful post. I'm at a loss for words as I wipe away my tears. You must be a very proud mother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-45915002178874177302013-07-16T03:11:00.685-07:002013-07-16T03:11:00.685-07:00Wow Leslie, it's only 6 am and I'm already...Wow Leslie, it's only 6 am and I'm already crying! Life sure has a way of putting things into perspective for us, doesn't it? But of course we need to be paying attention. And you have a lovely way of reminding us how important it is to pay attention. I had to scroll back and look at the expression on the face of Sully's mother - it speaks volumes about the love she has for her son. You certainly have some mighty fine sons there Leslie! Hope you had a wonderful birthday celebration! Being together is always the very best present possible!!!Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14197078418514604572noreply@blogger.com