tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post3418789573791075745..comments2023-11-05T01:56:30.157-07:00Comments on Wear Gloves and Protective Eyewear: As Good As It GetsMalathionmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15207262909930819342noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post-29967246479346168532008-09-28T07:59:00.000-07:002008-09-28T07:59:00.000-07:00Oh, Tom, Tom, Tom...This was lovely. I can relate...Oh, Tom, Tom, Tom...<BR/>This was lovely. I can relate with so much of it. Our oldest is now living with his biological dad. He's still struggling but we have hopes that he will do better. The other two boys are doing very well although they miss their brother.<BR/>No matter how they come to you... it can be hard to deal with kids.<BR/>Your heart is gold, buddy.<BR/>*hugs*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post-30603236411576054512008-09-24T07:42:00.000-07:002008-09-24T07:42:00.000-07:00Excellent post, you made me tear up. Last week as...Excellent post, you made me tear up. <BR/><BR/>Last week as I took my cousin's adopted son from foster care out, and we got some looks because he is a little hyper and lacks some social skills. He climbed in my lap at one point and I had that thought about the first four years of his life, I wondered if he ever got the hugs and love and doting that my kids get. Breaks your heart. You guys are awesome!White Hot Magikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08963122263474729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post-35267635758682777372008-09-16T22:29:00.000-07:002008-09-16T22:29:00.000-07:00Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. I just love these lit...Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. I just love these little inspirations. :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686899164778195950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post-66459051468091266422008-09-16T20:39:00.000-07:002008-09-16T20:39:00.000-07:00Mal, My heart goes out to you brother. A Daddy's l...Mal, <BR/>My heart goes out to you brother. A Daddy's love is unconditional, you just want to be able to keep everyone safe at the same time, which includes keeping children safe from themselves and one another. Do you have a support group with adoptive parents you can turn to? Is everyone getting the help they need? I applaud your courage and your strength. I'll be praying for you and your wife and kids.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02231727867059083807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post-11163248010194575062008-09-16T06:12:00.000-07:002008-09-16T06:12:00.000-07:00I tip my hat, man. I thought I had a full plate, ...I tip my hat, man. I thought I had a full plate, but alas, I do not. Good luck. I'm thinking good thoughts for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post-88798720567632345962008-09-15T19:58:00.000-07:002008-09-15T19:58:00.000-07:00Stacy- Thanks, I was thinking about doing somethin...Stacy- Thanks, I was thinking about doing something like that.<BR/><BR/>Guinevere- I'm not old!<BR/><BR/>Dave- The Malathionman gives everyone goosebumps! Thanks for the kind words.<BR/><BR/>Tara- The Malathionman reveals himself to everyone! :) I hope it is just a girl thing. Girls, jeez.<BR/>Thanks you toooo for the kind words.Malathionmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207262909930819342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post-9527834571792007112008-09-15T06:41:00.000-07:002008-09-15T06:41:00.000-07:00Dave has just taken the words right out of my mout...Dave has just taken the words right out of my mouth - thank heavens there are parents like you in this world.<BR/>I haven't been reading for long, but this post has revealed so much about you. <BR/>i have the utmost respect for anyone prepared to adopt, and despite everything you still remain hopeful and loving and I have the greatest admiration for you for that.<BR/>Don't lose heart with Alissa's behaviour. It could just be a girl thing and a phase and nothing at all to do with genetics.<BR/>We have been through a really tough year with my daughter, but that is just who she is. I know she is going to grow into a really tough and independant young woman.<BR/>I really do wish you the very best with your children. They are so lucky to have found you.<BR/>I'm just going to find my little girl and give her a hug now . . .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01124513427678555863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post-13079273566771772052008-09-15T06:40:00.000-07:002008-09-15T06:40:00.000-07:00Dave has just taken the words right out of my mout...Dave has just taken the words right out of my mouth - thank heavens there are parents like you in this world.<BR/>I haven't been reading for long, but this post has revealed so much about you. <BR/>i have the utmost respect for anyone prepared to adopt, and despite everything you still remain hopeful and loving and I have the greatest admiration for you for that.<BR/>Don't lose heart with Alissa's behaviour. It could just be a girl thing and a phase and nothing at all to do with genetics.<BR/>We have been through a really tough year with my daughter, but that is just who she is. I know she is going to grow into a really tough and independant young woman.<BR/>I really do wish you the very best with your children. They are so lucky to have found you.<BR/>I'm just going to find my little girl and give her a hug now . . .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01124513427678555863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post-37766110970227319902008-09-15T05:29:00.000-07:002008-09-15T05:29:00.000-07:00You old softy!!! :o)You old softy!!! :o)Guineverehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12491322571179208758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post-34369253366241749862008-09-15T05:23:00.000-07:002008-09-15T05:23:00.000-07:00I’m just grateful that there are people like you i...I’m just grateful that there are people like you in this world.<BR/><BR/>The poem got to me just a little bit. Goosebumps and a lump in my throat. Really lovely.<BR/><BR/>I sounds like you’ll end up doing the right thing – whatever you choose to resolve the situation with Sarah. <BR/><BR/>I haven’t been reading you long enough to know your backstory, but I’m hellishly impressed at your selfless and generous spirit.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771773153955778530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post-37495141769012578222008-09-15T05:01:00.000-07:002008-09-15T05:01:00.000-07:00What a wonderful poem. All three of those childre...What a wonderful poem. All three of those children are blessed to have you as their father. <BR/><BR/>You should frame that poem for her.mumof3boyzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409033446320024939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post-35133004484100915922008-09-14T20:24:00.000-07:002008-09-14T20:24:00.000-07:00I posted and forgot to check how it looked on the ...I posted and forgot to check how it looked on the blog itself. It was tweeked, I hate that!<BR/><BR/>Kristi- This is like a regular mommy's blog huh? Next year I'm speaking at the BlogHer convention.<BR/><BR/>Chris- It is legal in California.Malathionmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207262909930819342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post-58998154538275342632008-09-14T19:35:00.000-07:002008-09-14T19:35:00.000-07:00You are an awesome dad. These kids are lucky to h...You are an awesome dad. These kids are lucky to have you. And so's Sherri. Heck, <B>I'd</B> marry you if it were legal. Just couldn't let the comment get too sappy...<BR/><BR/>Seriously, you're a great dad. Keep up the love and it will win out in the end.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550175515759607156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701429128385577996.post-41084990668219120422008-09-14T19:09:00.000-07:002008-09-14T19:09:00.000-07:00Very poignant, Tom....Didn't know you had it in ya...Very poignant, Tom....<BR/><BR/>Didn't know you had it in ya! ;-)VENTL8Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02093397252561445438noreply@blogger.com