Comments on: The Crash Test Dummy Family

By: Evelyn Esmailka from Allakaket, Alaska

Evelyn Esmailka from Allakaket, Alaska — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:30:15 +0000

The things that you are talking about, loss of control, it reminds me of some students that I’ve had in my classrooms. I’ve tried everything and was at loss, until I had more training and worked with the parents. My heart goes out to you and others. God Bless.

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By: Mozi Esme's Mommy

Mozi Esme's Mommy — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:15:44 +0000

What a heart-felt post. Hugs your way – your son is blessed to have you in his life, and I know you’re blessed, too.

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:37:42 +0000

Oh Melody! How me heart aches for you. As always, your love and wisdom will prevail. Hugs!!

By: killlashandra

killlashandra — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:54:48 +0000

I’m glad you guys had the reconciliation moment after the angry words. I think that means more than anything. I have my own heart pangs with my step kids when they through a fit about not being allowed to do something but in the end I haven’t heard those three little words I love you in a long long time from either of them. Even when I hug them and kiss them and reassure them I still love them even when their being hormonal little terrors.

Yep I know about repacking and moving on though.

By: Adventures In Babywearing

Adventures In Babywearing — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:09:02 +0000

Oh Melody, this is beautiful. My heart is thinking of you right now.

Steph

By: Micki

Micki — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:27:08 +0000

*hugs* to your son and your family. I can’t even imagine the heartache that would come in a situation like this. I’m so glad to hear that you tell and show your son how much you love him.

I often wish that things weren’t so difficult for my kids. But they almost always surprise me. They’re so much stronger than I am . . .

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:25:28 +0000

Words are often elusive for me when I read your posts about your boys. I wish I could be there with you and give you a big hug, but know that I can see your strength and love for them…ALWAYS.

Yet again life has proved that it is not fair and it is the innocent that invariably suffer. I will pray with you, my friend.

By: Melody

Melody — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:22:54 +0000

It is so good to be with a group of parents who don’t judge, but understand and empathize.

I’m sorry that I haven’t responded to each of you individually with a blog visit, but it is not because of lack of appreciation for your thoughts, hugs and prayers. I’m just tired and dealing with stuff.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:59:16 +0000

I’m sorry. My heart feels for all of you. Thank you for sharing suh a hard thing, I was very touched (crying too), reading your words of strength and understanding for your son. He is very lucky to have you as a Mother. We will keep you in our prayers.