tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33229035.post364890252630254975..comments2023-10-26T04:27:02.682-06:00Comments on Some days it's not worth chewing through the leather straps: What lies below the surfaceSkylersDadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18264164502733912326noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33229035.post-84107011850034696192007-04-18T23:05:00.000-06:002007-04-18T23:05:00.000-06:00Coming from you, that's just about the highest pra...Coming from you, that's just about the highest praise I've ever recieved. Thank you.Johnny Yenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561248220244037567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33229035.post-13716708721627378212007-04-16T18:52:00.000-06:002007-04-16T18:52:00.000-06:00GKL: Nobody does it alone. I have special friends...GKL: Nobody does it alone. I have special friends, thank you!<BR/><BR/>JY: You know quite a bit about kids and what it takes yourself.SkylersDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18264164502733912326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33229035.post-17329332796334360132007-04-16T10:20:00.000-06:002007-04-16T10:20:00.000-06:00Wow. That is one of the most heartfelt, profound a...Wow. That is one of the most heartfelt, profound and honest things I've ever read.<BR/><BR/>Raising kids without medical problems is challenging enough. Reading your blog, it's clear that your son has thrived. He's benefitted from having strong parents.Johnny Yenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561248220244037567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33229035.post-11954944978002021802007-04-15T20:38:00.000-06:002007-04-15T20:38:00.000-06:00SkyDad - I once told you how much I admire you for...SkyDad - I once told you how much I admire you for how well you take care of Skyler, a very draining job with some hard reality, and yet you smile and laugh so much. You told me then that anyone would do it for their kid, you "just do it." I'm still not sure if I believe that, I think it takes someone very special like you.GETkristiLOVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873004576844292852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33229035.post-22282961928238052932007-04-15T14:41:00.000-06:002007-04-15T14:41:00.000-06:00Thank you all for your support, it means more than...Thank you all for your support, it means more than you can imagine.SkylersDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18264164502733912326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33229035.post-43075792573418923762007-04-14T15:29:00.000-06:002007-04-14T15:29:00.000-06:00Wow. Just, wow.Wow. Just, wow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33229035.post-78711117145238830462007-04-13T11:21:00.000-06:002007-04-13T11:21:00.000-06:00My Dear Brother,You are the most brave, couragous,...My Dear Brother,<BR/>You are the most brave, couragous, and giving person that I know. Never in a million years could I have done the surperb job you have done as Skyler's Dad. You and Kathy have made Skyler your life's mission. We all have our "What ifs" What is I still had Jen? Would I be the same person I am now? Would I have gone after Rich with a big stick? Only God knows. I'm not a very religious person despite Mom's attempts at being voted in Pope, but I do believe we do the best we can and it goes how it goes. You clearly have done the very best you can. I love you very much<BR/>SandiSandi's Zoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072928061763546204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33229035.post-63422408679662493692007-04-13T10:32:00.000-06:002007-04-13T10:32:00.000-06:00You are a pretty brave man for admitting a hard tr...You are a pretty brave man for admitting a hard truth. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes it's all worth it, and sometimes it so ain't, and it's a good thing to admit that, because then we all get to be human, instead of merely failures.vikkitikkitavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501311175482530001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33229035.post-63866081791328076922007-04-13T09:54:00.000-06:002007-04-13T09:54:00.000-06:00I too am at a loss for words. I can only offer a h...I too am at a loss for words. I can only offer a hug of understanding.Cheer34https://www.blogger.com/profile/14932035995477093530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33229035.post-73803095612624739342007-04-13T07:59:00.000-06:002007-04-13T07:59:00.000-06:00I'm at a loss for words, SD. Thanks for a wonderf...I'm at a loss for words, SD. Thanks for a wonderful post.Some Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899082993897012313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33229035.post-3209997171204901242007-04-12T21:18:00.000-06:002007-04-12T21:18:00.000-06:00You are a brave, strong, and honest man. Being ho...You are a brave, strong, and honest man. Being honest with yourself and accepting it is a beautiful thing. <BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry for the loss for your friends. A loss is a loss. Period. What would have been is a loss. What could be is a loss. Letting go of the past and moving forward means dealing with loss - no matter how 'good' the forward look may be. In my mind, survival is moving forward - however you can get there.<BR/><BR/>Some of us look to the future to deal with our pain (my personal choice), some of us stay with the pain a little longer. The saddest thing is when someone ignores it all and stuffs it away. <BR/><BR/>I've often wondered what makes each of us choose our approach. I've had theories, but haven't figured that one out.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes to you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com