Comments on: The Dragon’s Roar http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar Glimpses of our world... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:06:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Carol Crabtree http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2844 Carol Crabtree Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:05:12 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2844 Angie, I swear sometimes, you must be peaking in my windows, listening to my prayers, and my conversations with people, about how the years with these children are going on and on, and they don't stop and wait for cancer, or pain that Greg says is driving him out of his mind,or Lupus, or hospitalizations, weeks of fatigue, etc. I was talking on the phone just earlier today about that very thing, because I am stunned that Ali is 13, and I can see that Nicholas has become so mature, and his teacher is so pleased with him in school. He is also very sensitive. He turned 8 in December. And I have been thinking that, had I known our crisis was going to last this long, I would have somehow put something in place, so that too many days were wasted days, as the days blur into weeks, months and years. So, my goal is to not look back on these days, and sadly say that we missed them. My goal is to live them well as best we can, in relationship with each other. The kids know they are loved...but I want them to remember more than just the love...I want them to remember safety and security, time together, special memories made, and I just want to relish in every cuddle. Most nights I lay down beside Nick and rub his back while he goes to sleep. Some would say he's too old for that, la la la. I don't care. That's what we do! But he knows he can't expect it every night. I hope 8 lasts a long, long time. 7 and 8 are one of my favorite ages. And even my grandbabies are growing up fast. Kathryn is 3 and Jackson is 16 months. Sorry my comment is long. But I hear you Angie...my heart is right there with you! Angie,
I swear sometimes, you must be peaking in my windows, listening to my prayers, and my conversations with people, about how the years with these children are going on and on, and they don’t stop and wait for cancer, or pain that Greg says is driving him out of his mind,or Lupus, or hospitalizations, weeks of fatigue, etc. I was talking on the phone just earlier today about that very thing, because I am stunned that Ali is 13, and I can see that Nicholas has become so mature, and his teacher is so pleased with him in school. He is also very sensitive.
He turned 8 in December. And I have been thinking that, had I known our crisis was going to last this long, I would have somehow put something in place, so that too many days were wasted days, as the days blur into weeks, months and years. So, my goal is to not look back on these days, and sadly say that we missed them. My goal is to live them well as best we can, in relationship with each other. The kids know they are loved…but I want them to remember more than just the love…I want them to remember safety and security, time together, special memories made, and I just want to relish in every cuddle. Most nights I lay down beside Nick and rub his back while he goes to sleep. Some would say he’s too old for that, la la la. I don’t care. That’s what we do! But he knows he can’t expect it every night. I hope 8 lasts a long, long time. 7 and 8 are one of my favorite ages. And even my grandbabies are growing up fast. Kathryn is 3 and Jackson is 16 months. Sorry my comment is long. But I hear you Angie…my heart is right there with you!

]]> By: kristen@nst http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2840 kristen@nst Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:53:15 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2840 Well, I think you know that I GET IT!!! He sounds a lot like my 8 year old. :) What beautiful words you write about him. Just plain beautiful Angie! Happy birthday to your Asher. Well, I think you know that I GET IT!!! He sounds a lot like my 8 year old. :) What beautiful words you write about him. Just plain beautiful Angie!

Happy birthday to your Asher.

]]> By: Natalie http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2836 Natalie Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:38:54 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2836 Happy birthday to such a handsome and gifted little man. I love you Ash. Can't wait to see you in your 8th year! Love the post Angie. You are truly a one-of-a-kind mom...i look up to you so much! Happy birthday to such a handsome and gifted little man. I love you Ash. Can’t wait to see you in your 8th year!

Love the post Angie. You are truly a one-of-a-kind mom…i look up to you so much!

]]> By: Donnetta http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2835 Donnetta Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:37:58 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2835 What a wonderful tribute to your growing boy! Happy Birthday Asher!! What a wonderful tribute to your growing boy! Happy Birthday Asher!!

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2834 Rebecca Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:09:51 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2834 Happy Birthday Asher! And what a beautiful post by his mama :). Happy Birthday Asher!

And what a beautiful post by his mama :) .

]]> By: jen@odbt http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2833 jen@odbt Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:58:59 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2833 Love the picture of him asleep with his book. Happy Birthday to your boy. What a great post. Love the picture of him asleep with his book. Happy Birthday to your boy. What a great post.

]]> By: Grandma and Grandpa http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2832 Grandma and Grandpa Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:18:11 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2832 Eight years ago today we began an adventure also. We've watched our children become parents and our absolutely wonderful grandchildren grow and flourish. Asher is the oldest of our "brood" - watching him rush headfirst into life is a joy. Happy Birthday Asher - we love you! PS - glad to know the blurry words are on the website - I thought my screen was the culprit :-) Eight years ago today we began an adventure also. We’ve watched our children become parents and our absolutely wonderful grandchildren grow and flourish. Asher is the oldest of our “brood” – watching him rush headfirst into life is a joy. Happy Birthday Asher – we love you!

PS – glad to know the blurry words are on the website – I thought my screen was the culprit :-)

]]> By: judieyoung@hotmail.com http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2831 judieyoung@hotmail.com Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:09:43 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2831 My dear Angie, What a heart you have. No wonder your son is the way he is, he has the most beautiful Mother to draw the beauty of God from. He is blessed. Your heart overflows to these sweet ones. What a blessing. Thanks so much for sharing the beauty of His image in your life. Happy Birthday Asher. You are so handsome!!!! Love and blessings, Judie My dear Angie,

What a heart you have. No wonder your son is the way he is, he has the most beautiful Mother to draw the beauty of God from. He is blessed. Your heart overflows to these sweet ones. What a blessing. Thanks so much for sharing the beauty of His image in your life.

Happy Birthday Asher. You are so handsome!!!!

Love and blessings,
Judie

]]> By: karen http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2830 karen Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:38:49 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2830 I can so relate! This has been/will be a year of changes for us with my oldest getting married (january 2nd! we survived!) and my youngest graduating from high school. I've spent a lot of time lately missing my little girl and boy. Enjoy every moment... I can so relate! This has been/will be a year of changes for us with my oldest getting married (january 2nd! we survived!) and my youngest graduating from high school. I’ve spent a lot of time lately missing my little girl and boy. Enjoy every moment…

]]> By: Emily http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2829 Emily Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:07:31 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/boys_room/the-dragons-roar#comment-2829 Angie, I always love your birthday posts. I love that your kids will be able to look back and see exactly how you felt about them and all the things you love about them! Though you show them how you feel everyday :) And geez, I can't believe Asher is 8! I think no matter how old he gets he will always have a wonderful imagination, even if his dreams and imaginings start to change...I don't think its possible to live in your house without a sense of wonder and a bit of imagination! We love and miss you guys! Tell Ash Happy Birthday from Miss Em and Mr Drew! Angie,
I always love your birthday posts. I love that your kids will be able to look back and see exactly how you felt about them and all the things you love about them! Though you show them how you feel everyday :) And geez, I can’t believe Asher is 8! I think no matter how old he gets he will always have a wonderful imagination, even if his dreams and imaginings start to change…I don’t think its possible to live in your house without a sense of wonder and a bit of imagination! We love and miss you guys! Tell Ash Happy Birthday from Miss Em and Mr Drew!

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