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How could somebody have said anything negative abo...

2012-01-25T17:54:35.178-07:00

How could somebody have said anything negative about that precious video of that gorgeous boy of yours? For one negative person you have I'm sure 20 positive readers Renee. I have been reading your blog for a few years and even though I don't know your family personally I feel like I do. I would be sad if you closed your blog because I look forward to reading about your beautiful children and I think you and Frank are wonderful parents to all of them! Hold your head up high and know those who comments like that just need a life and have nothing better to do.
Kim in VA

Renee, I am so sorry for the negativity in the wor...

2012-01-25T16:46:32.963-07:00

Renee, I am so sorry for the negativity in the world out there. I'm a long time reader and rare commenter who is a professional with two grown kids. I've never been touched by deployments, leukemia, down syndrome, international adoption or the many other special issues you write about. But I love reading your writing and from what I can see you and Frank seem to be doing a wonderful job with your family.

Many of the other commenters have told you what your blog has meant to their lives, but I thought you'd be interested in knowing how it could make a difference to someone whose life is very different from yours. I'm an empty nester now, and when I'm not working my day job, I'm fulfilling a long time dream of writing a fiction book for teens. One of my characters has down syndrome; the "more alike than different" theme that permeates so much of the writing on your blog (and of course, your wonderfully inspiring Special Ks) has resonated with me, and it's a message I hope to convey is some of my own writing.

Please do not let those people intimidate you. I ...

2012-01-25T14:08:17.920-07:00

Please do not let those people intimidate you. I can see by the other comments here, that I am not the only one who loves reading your blog. I like some of the people on here do not comment often, but never miss a day of checking for an update. I love hearing about the Special K's and seeing the great pictures. I hope you do not disappear or go private. I would miss it. Being a military wife, on the Navy side of it though, I also sympathize when you write about Frank's Deployments, as we have endured three of them already and my husband is a reservist. I am going to take the high road here and say thank you so much for your honesty on here it is always nice to have someone who you can relate to because you are so honest and true. Thank you for that.
Kim Fissette

Awe... I think we all have days like these. This i...

2012-01-25T12:00:44.383-07:00

Awe... I think we all have days like these. This is why I left Facebook. I felt like I posted up so much good stuff that was either argued with or ignored... but blogging is beast of it's own. I find it's easier to write in blogs over Facebook. I look forward to your blogs.

If it makes you feel better , I do not read everyd...

2012-01-25T10:31:25.147-07:00

If it makes you feel better , I do not read everyday so if you didn't post every day, I'd understand. I imagine those who say mean things are either jealous or just one of those people who aren't happy unless they're not happy. You take whatever breaks you need and I think it would be fine for you to take a sabbatical. All good writers must take breaks to recharge their batteries. You are a great writer and a good inspiration to all. While I do not have a child with down syndrome or leukemia, I do have a special needs child (Asperger's) and your positive uplifting spirit is food for my soul. You are loved by many more than you know.

Don't go! I don't comment often but read ...

2012-01-25T07:41:03.272-07:00

Don't go! I don't comment often but read everyday, I don't have a child with DS but I do have children and that is enough common ground for me plus I am from CO so I get cool points :)! I am sorry people are jerks, hang in there!

Life can be overwhelming at times, but the victory...

2012-01-25T00:26:23.254-07:00

Life can be overwhelming at times, but the victory is ours through Christ! Put your trust in Him! Praying!
1 Corinthians 15:54-57 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Keep blogging!! I love your posts

2012-01-24T20:14:26.254-07:00

Keep blogging!! I love your posts

Lots of other bloggers who have children with DS a...

2012-01-24T19:47:46.823-07:00

Lots of other bloggers who have children with DS are talking about going private or closing their blog. Please don't! I do not comment very often but read your blog every time you post,and would miss reading about EACH of the kids. I do enjoy hearing about your daily life with them and what challenges you are dealing with, and do think you are able to help others who are going through this I am a case manager and work with families who have special needs children and have been able to suggest things to them that I have read on your blog, so you ARE making a difference and I would miss that if you go away

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH... How wou...

2012-01-24T19:41:11.111-07:00

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH... How would your readers go without you and Frank and your kids.. I find alot of info about Downs and I know there are readers, who after you write about something happening with Kelsey, says OMG that is what so and so is going through... Plus you write great blogs.. so hurtful to find a friend isn't what she thought she was but most times things like that go on is because she/he isn't happy with theirselves..Also, sorry you have to go through another deployment.. We are all here for you...Wil be thinking of you and praying for all you need to go through it again..
Nancy

Love your blog Renee! I found you through Kennedy&...

2012-01-24T19:06:55.207-07:00

Love your blog Renee! I found you through Kennedy's CarePage and have read since then. And from here I was led to All Are Precious In His Sight...and from there to more and more. My eyes have been opened to the world of international adoption and I have learned so much and felt my heart grow and grow! Don't leave us! We love reading whatever you have to say...and love watching your family grow...and love praying for all of you....praying for you now. Just know that whatever you decide, you are loved by many!! (((HUGS)))!!!!

Don't let the miserable people put a damper on...

2012-01-24T18:19:54.752-07:00

Don't let the miserable people put a damper on your blogging. There are just closed minded fuddy duddy's out there who try and spoil our fun. Keep posting, keep sharing, keep on raising your kids they way you and Frank see fit. It's no one's business. If they don't like what you write...then let them move along and find someone elses blog to leave comments on. For me, I like a nice hot cup of coffee in the morning and to read and catch up with my Special K friends :)

I have never commented before but have been readin...

2012-01-24T17:23:47.206-07:00

I have never commented before but have been reading your blog quietly after stumbling upon it on a quest to avoid revision (Im a university student) at the beginning of this year. I'm not sure what I'm commenting but I think I just wanted to show my support, and from the view of a non-parent.

I know when I was 11, my school was next door to a special needs school and I would be part of a group of children to visit them on a lunch time to simply share our play time (recess? Im British!). While I was over there I became friends with a younger down syndrome girl, who I would see on every visit and became fast friends with, and from my view wasn't hugely different from any other 7 year old I know and who Kennedy definitely reminds me of! I genuinely enjoy reading your blog, It has not only helped me learn more about down syndrome but I genuinely respect how you have raised all your kids and I hope you know for every nasty comment you get there are probably a lot more people like me out there who quietly enjoy your blog and take advice from your skills, even if I don't yet have kids!

I still can't really see what the point was in this post but I sort of wanted to show my face and say Please don't stop blogging!!

Please don't stop blogging!! I enjoy reading ...

2012-01-24T17:18:18.570-07:00

Please don't stop blogging!! I enjoy reading about your family so much, and you are on my list of blogs I check daily. I have noticed you have not blogged as much lately, and have tried to be patient! ;) I know you have to do what is best for you and your family, but just know there would be some sad people if your blog went away!

Julie G.

Renee...Sorry you have to deal with this...... I l...

2012-01-24T16:56:28.518-07:00

Renee...Sorry you have to deal with this...... I love your blog posts and your beautiful family......
adrienne

While I confess that this might be my first time c...

2012-01-24T16:43:43.413-07:00

While I confess that this might be my first time commenting here, I would be so sad if you closed down your "shop." People suck and I'm sorry about that. I don't ever read the comments so I don't know what people are saying but I'm sorry they are being so negative.

Just wanted to comment to give you a big virtual h...

2012-01-24T15:54:06.269-07:00

Just wanted to comment to give you a big virtual hug !!!
Don't ever apologize for being you, that's why we love you !

xx
Manuella

I love your blog. Your blog was the very first on...

2012-01-24T13:56:44.586-07:00

I love your blog. Your blog was the very first one I started reading a couple of years ago and it is still the one I click on first to see what is going on in your life and am most excited to read. I love hearing about your kids and you have definitely given me new insight in life with children that have Downs Syndrome and made me more comfortable reaching out to a friend who has a child with Downs. Also through your postings I donated several times to Reece's Rainbow. I don't know what to say about your friend and her comments other than it is too bad she needs to say bad things about you to feel better about herself.

I hate this word and hate to use it but here it go...

2012-01-24T12:49:04.157-07:00

I hate this word and hate to use it but here it goes... People suck sometimes and their main goal in life is to aggrivate other people. I tell our oldest all the time that if someone is talking about her or doing something towards her it's because they have low self-esteem and they want someone else to think they are great so they try to tear you down. Don't let them! I'm friends with you on fb too but I would miss hearing your stories about ALL of the kiddos. You have been a great help to me and I would miss your blog. With that said we love you and will pray for this "friend" and you and your decision.

Hang in there! Hope that you are feeling better t...

2012-01-24T12:29:41.130-07:00

Hang in there! Hope that you are feeling better today. It is sad that people have to tear down others. All of us are in this together. We may not do things the same way but that does not mean anyone is any better than anyone else. You are indeed a very special person, and I personally have enjoyed reading your blog for the last couple of years. Keep doing what you have been doing; you have five amazinging kids to prove you are doing something right! Hugs from Florida.

Please don't close up shop! I'm sorry that...

2012-01-24T11:33:02.332-07:00

Please don't close up shop! I'm sorry that people are being so hateful and rude, I just can't understand why they would want to do that! You're a wonderful mother, writer, and person, and I hope you keep blogging, I love hearing about your family!

Some people just need to get a life. They are poo...

2012-01-24T11:19:19.214-07:00

Some people just need to get a life. They are poor unfortunate souls who have nothing better to do than try to hurt others. I feel sorry for them. In reality they are probably just jealous, jealous that they can't be as good of a mother as you are. Life is too short to behave this way, it makes no sense. If they'd put all that negativity into something worthwhile, the world would be a nicer place. They must have really DEEP issues. So sad.

Renee - I have been reading your blog for sometime...

2012-01-24T10:14:29.607-07:00

Renee - I have been reading your blog for sometime now and I enjoy it so much! I have tried to comment before but could never figure it out. I think you are a great mom and an incredible source of information! I have a little one with Ds and I pray that we never have to deal with leukemia. I love hearing about all of your children but Kellsey is just such an interesting little person. (my favorite picture of her is the ta-da picture in her Cheshire Cat costume) I love to see her smile and I think your family has been such a blessing to her. I would love to adopt from EE but we are over the age limit so we help out other families whenever we can. I am so sorry you have to deal with all the negativity and meanness. You must know that your support far out weighs all of that. Hang in there Renee!

You is kind, You is smart, You is important! You I...

2012-01-24T10:03:37.931-07:00

You is kind, You is smart, You is important!
You Is Loved ~ Jo

The difference you have made in your readers lives...

2012-01-24T09:53:04.926-07:00

The difference you have made in your readers lives, passing on the knowledge that a disABILITY is the path to discovery, far outweighs the evil.

You are on God's side.