tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post4294832019945424308..comments2023-10-06T17:57:26.991-07:00Comments on Kendall's Hope: Not The Post I Was Expecting to Write (Updated!!)jocalynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07313874191250865765noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-5021978861886991542011-07-24T10:56:48.857-07:002011-07-24T10:56:48.857-07:00We cry with you... and Kendall is so much further ...We cry with you... and Kendall is so much further ahead than Lizzy... we think Kendall is awesome and she looks so healthy and great and she has a loving family... I know that I feel really guilty when we all go somewhere and Lizzy is home with the nurse, but then when we go somewhere and I get the looks and the kids in Will's class ask why she can't talk or walk... I just KNOW.<br />What a great TVI too! Thinking of you guys. Maria & LizzyMaria cmh134@hotmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-40002387253202462792011-07-19T06:59:38.081-07:002011-07-19T06:59:38.081-07:00Not a long heart felt comment here, but I just wan...Not a long heart felt comment here, but I just wanted you to know that you guys are loved and I totally understand. <br /><br />I've always said it....<br />Every family has to make their own decisions based on their own situations. <br /><br />Whatever you and Justin decide is the right decision. Go with your gut. It's always dead on. <br /><br />As soon as we get back from vacation the girls will take over the splash pad Kidwalk and all!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06461570847275489646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-10074382135023866382011-07-19T06:15:43.305-07:002011-07-19T06:15:43.305-07:00Jocalyn, My heart aches for you...and me...and all...Jocalyn, My heart aches for you...and me...and all the other special mommies who have to to give up...no change...their dreams. You inspire me so much to not stop trying but also to love our girls just the way they are. HugsJacolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966291460929695590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-16784975893127803572011-07-18T19:05:52.930-07:002011-07-18T19:05:52.930-07:00I have a very special 19yo daughter. She's bee...I have a very special 19yo daughter. She's been in inclusion and special needs settings at various times in her life depending on what she needs. But where I see her light up and become the most alive is with others of less ability than she has...where she can be useful to others.<br /><br />And as for "those places being not so nice..." I have never been with a nicer bunch of people than special needs adults and the people who love them. I wish I could take you around with me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338002014574933192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-16652050387064900862011-07-18T18:19:08.951-07:002011-07-18T18:19:08.951-07:00Ruby and Charley said they would play at the splas...Ruby and Charley said they would play at the splash pad with Kendall ANYtime!!! Love you all!!!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09162433965230406853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-63127267496291740342011-07-18T17:37:55.523-07:002011-07-18T17:37:55.523-07:00What Terri said.
And congrats on the A!
Barba...What Terri said. <br /><br />And congrats on the A! <br /><br />BarbaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-34232954377397652642011-07-18T14:35:57.680-07:002011-07-18T14:35:57.680-07:00Jocie,
Although you had wished your post would hav...Jocie,<br />Although you had wished your post would have been able to take a different course and tell of a happier, warmer story... this is the face of reality. You are so smart and so brave. Your fight for Kendall, her happiness, and her future is so admirable. As much as we can't conceive of not possessing this inner fire for our children, some people really don't. You had a moment of anger, a sliver of despair, but you hold your head high and you grab your baby girl and love her and protect her. Working closely with families, nurses, public school teachers, therapists... I have paid witness to lives that are dictated by the anger and despair that merely crept into your being momentarily. Kendall's life is full of not but hope. She didn't pick you to be her mommy, but she would have if given the choice. The entire inclusion model has it's perks without a doubt. It can, however, be a classic catch 22. Self-contained classrooms are for extra special students. Self-contained classrooms meet a very unique purpose for some students. I have seen indescibable success to support either argument. Really, at the end of the day, Kendall will tell you in her own special way which path is appropriate for her. I truly believe this is a heavy hearted decision that your precious angel will exclaim loud and clear, in her eyes, with her hope. God bless you and warm regards, Kim Wade LumleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-15786957592901889322011-07-18T13:07:29.791-07:002011-07-18T13:07:29.791-07:00This was a great post and could have been written ...This was a great post and could have been written by any of us that yearn to have our children accepted and included for who they are and what they have to offer.Somedays we are more discouraged than others and somedays that fire comes back with a vengeance.Sending you peace to you mommies heart today and just keep looking at that photograph ... it is all that really matters in the end.<br /><br />*Zoey just got her chair.What a difference it is going out in the world with her in it ... I haven't decided if I like the way people are looking at her ... or not.On the fence.could be the giant chip on my shoulder that is making the difference!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209967185741239050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-23243237395648844852011-07-18T11:47:37.898-07:002011-07-18T11:47:37.898-07:00Congrats on the A!!
I feel the same way you do ab...Congrats on the A!!<br /><br />I feel the same way you do about inclusion. I really want it for Gracie, but it just doesn't work and leaves us feeling very bad. Gracie is happy in her class, and she is getting the help that she needs to learn. <br /><br />I'm sorry to hear about the kids at the splash pad not being very nice. We had a trip to the zoo earlier this year and the parents were doing the same thing, moving their kids away from Gracie as if she was contagious. It was awful.<br /><br />Hugs...you are not alone.The Henryshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878410407082384985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-79325428839533279602011-07-18T11:46:10.870-07:002011-07-18T11:46:10.870-07:00Your an awesome, amazing mom...the fire is all for...Your an awesome, amazing mom...the fire is all for the love and fight for amazing Kendall...and she is so deserving of all that you do!<br /><br />I know the heart ache...the stares...the questions...it all sucks...no way around it...but somehow these special kids of ours makes it all bareable!<br /><br />Sending Hugs to a special, adorable Kendall and her special mommy!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12469385508031005419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-22509265072776871122011-07-18T11:18:31.276-07:002011-07-18T11:18:31.276-07:00Hi Jocie,
I think they call it special needs becu...Hi Jocie,<br /><br />I think they call it special needs becuase the parents are extra special. Wow, you're an amazing Mom and I'm proud to have been a part of your life. Keep fighting for inclusion. She deserves and so do you. Love, Peterpetersandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14994465571699245840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-3944759069093300242011-07-18T11:06:06.451-07:002011-07-18T11:06:06.451-07:00yay for your A grade!
boo that yours and Kendall&...yay for your A grade! <br />boo that yours and Kendall's hearts were hurt. <br />I love the pic of your kiddos at the water park! fun!SarcasmInActionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135151514208369436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571346434199766550.post-31807059145173067982011-07-18T11:05:16.877-07:002011-07-18T11:05:16.877-07:00I think I'll pick very special over "norm...I think I'll pick very special over "normal" any day! Love ya Jocie!A Journey for Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06895665946033671060noreply@blogger.com