tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post1400090267035122224..comments2023-10-08T07:43:51.327-05:00Comments on These Broken Vases | Finding Beauty in Unexpected Places: Help Me Improve My BloggingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09611345201573528750noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-29877957732190336432012-05-25T20:53:04.721-05:002012-05-25T20:53:04.721-05:00Oh I like that "a normal family with differen...Oh I like that "a normal family with different special needs." Yes, we are normal, too normal actually, probably boring even ;)Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-5701335920778891272012-05-25T20:51:09.590-05:002012-05-25T20:51:09.590-05:00Thanks for the reminder. You are right, we all hav...Thanks for the reminder. You are right, we all have our own story.Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-7422964811036713692012-05-25T20:50:30.641-05:002012-05-25T20:50:30.641-05:00Thanks Marcia, hopefully beyond being family, even...Thanks Marcia, hopefully beyond being family, even as an editor you think I am doing okay with my writing :)Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-86434940741798743252012-05-25T20:47:23.986-05:002012-05-25T20:47:23.986-05:00Well thank you friend, I like you that much right ...Well thank you friend, I like you that much right back.Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-43177815718594008842012-05-25T20:46:39.175-05:002012-05-25T20:46:39.175-05:00Well Christina, I just spent a long time reading t...Well Christina, I just spent a long time reading through your blog and I think the word "inspiration" fits you a lot more times than it fits me. You are absolutely incredible and I hope we can keep in touch (as I am now following your blog).Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-90846217530132472642012-05-25T20:22:06.335-05:002012-05-25T20:22:06.335-05:00Thanks Milena, I really appreciate your perspectiv...Thanks Milena, I really appreciate your perspective and I am so glad that at least here you have some "contact" with people that have disabilities :)Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-16788217138606939322012-05-25T20:19:13.983-05:002012-05-25T20:19:13.983-05:00Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Sher...Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Sherene. <br /><br />Being a PT is one of those "dreams" I have (my list is long) but I do not think it would be fair for my girls to have me go back to school since I know it is a demanding career and schooling. At least I get to be one at home!Ellen Stumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883373231740515881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-59854021938458647612012-05-24T21:57:19.835-05:002012-05-24T21:57:19.835-05:00I like hearing about a normal family with differen...I like hearing about a normal family with different special needs and adoption topics. I like learning about what it takes/ how your family makes it work with these needs and thus it makes it less foreign. I enjoy seeing the progress your girls make, including Ellie. Mrs Yushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09445496134236591639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-72027319331160378082012-05-20T23:49:22.395-05:002012-05-20T23:49:22.395-05:00i enjoy reading blogs about everyday people living...i enjoy reading blogs about everyday people living their lives..I read for inspiration, ideas and stories. We all have a story to tell, you might not think its that interesting but it will speak to someone, inspire someone, encourage them..its your story!!Ally https://www.blogger.com/profile/08432492454521786452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-65298446999271909562012-05-18T22:28:43.607-05:002012-05-18T22:28:43.607-05:00Well, as a relative, I come to your blog mostly to...Well, as a relative, I come to your blog mostly to check in and see how your family is doing. But I like with Milena says that a blog should be about what is on your heart, and what Erin said about enjoying the posts about your day-to-day life. It's always encouraging to read about what you're going through and your honest emotions as you do. I love hearing about your struggles with laundry and wondering about your identity and what to do with the ants in your yard. Even if your specific struggle is different than mine, when I read your heart, I am encouraged and blessed. So keep it up!Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08886388916138194097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-56910497132522046512012-05-18T10:06:37.186-05:002012-05-18T10:06:37.186-05:00Well as someone who loves you and loves your famil...Well as someone who loves you and loves your family I enjoy the posts you do that share your day to day life and your heart. I enjoy hearing your perspective on things like mothering, being a wife, special needs etc. I also enjoy seeing what your girls are doing. Ellie always makes me smile with her creativity and joy, she is amazing! I adore Nichole's combination of stunning beauty and rascally ways ;). And Nina inspires everyone who reads your blog. Her progress has astounded us all. Don't think too hard about it. You are a smart, talented, wonderful woman with an amazing family. That makes blogging pretty easy ;)!ErinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03829903019373509408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-89754800417779848632012-05-18T08:31:38.090-05:002012-05-18T08:31:38.090-05:00i love reading your blog because i also adopted a ...i love reading your blog because i also adopted a little girl with CP and can relate to much of what you write. i also like your honesty and how open you are about special needs. i also love how you've opened my eyes to the beauty in brokenness. thank you for continuing to share your story with the world! you are an inspiration. you can read our story at: www.welcomeblessings.wordpress.comchristina feltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00971858187212948562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-39419983729449924912012-05-18T03:21:20.718-05:002012-05-18T03:21:20.718-05:00I personally think that a blog should be about wha...I personally think that a blog should be about what is on the writer's heart. When the writer starts trying to please the readers, the blog becomes less interesting..... <br />However, I enjoy reading your posts about your day-to-day life. Simply because I too have children and I enjoy reading about other families and their joys and struggles. You are a gifted writer, so you can make an interesting post out of any little thing :-) I also enjoy reading about Nichole and Nina, since I myself have very little contact with people with special needs. I want to learn and understand better!Milenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18042828734758536970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-40330135863096333372012-05-17T21:54:11.642-05:002012-05-17T21:54:11.642-05:00I read your blog because you inspires me, the love...I read your blog because you inspires me, the love, care, dedication that you show to your children and to ur husband is so great.<br />I love reading when u talk about Nina, i am a physical therapist and it reminds me of my internship years when i took care of kids with CP. i can relate.<br />When u talk about ur weaknesses, i can relate too for i have my own share of ups and downs.sherenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12361981603339023384noreply@blogger.com