tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post7947310302630162092..comments2024-01-25T05:38:45.384-08:00Comments on Cottage Garden Studios: Quilting Bee #23Sarah Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03835112406617937224noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post-69966908697130326782009-09-19T23:28:02.348-07:002009-09-19T23:28:02.348-07:00This is the last place that I've stopped for t...This is the last place that I've stopped for the night and I am overwhelmed that you would be so kind to witness (as Vicki has said) our families and other families like ours. Thank you, Sarah, thank you.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post-21241911235325333302009-09-18T17:30:36.019-07:002009-09-18T17:30:36.019-07:00I love your quilt. It is so cleverly done.
I have...I love your quilt. It is so cleverly done.<br /><br />I have only made one quilt, it is unlikely I will make another, especially when I spend so much time on the computer.<br /><br />http://annkschin.blogspot.com/2008/11/patchwork-quilting-with-grandma.html<br /><br />Thanks for following.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Ann :)<br /><br />Have a great weekendAnn, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪https://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post-53349928289128363572009-09-15T22:31:38.144-07:002009-09-15T22:31:38.144-07:00Oh, Sarah. First of all, the quilt -- simply brea...Oh, Sarah. First of all, the quilt -- simply breathtaking. Reminds me of some gorgeous Japanese washi paper that I had to buy because it was so beautiful.<br /><br />But as I read on, I was so incredibly touched by your words. You are so very empathetic and conscientious and perceptive. My heart goes out to the other mom, and I do hope you can reach her. Too often, I keep to myself and rush away from school. Too shy to make new friends with other moms. But if I saw another mom like the one you described, I would definitely make an effort now. You are absolutely right. Parents of special needs parents need to be saluted and honored.<br /><br />xoxoBella Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139728758198482234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post-72780797775466685642009-09-15T00:54:55.840-07:002009-09-15T00:54:55.840-07:00It is always such a joy to visit your blog! I'...It is always such a joy to visit your blog! I've been away from the blog world for a few months off and on. However, am happy and touch reading this post.<br />Your kind and thoughtful words touch my heart!<br />And I too am just as excited about my favourite season, fast approaching.<br />Happy fall to you as well.<br />cheers~<br />Bairbre AineCrafted by Bairbre Ainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16835056857388258093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post-85171325642533564642009-09-14T23:11:13.488-07:002009-09-14T23:11:13.488-07:00You've been very busy since I last had time to...You've been very busy since I last had time to visit! I love your falling shoes and hat. I also enjoyed reading about your terrifying ride. I've had a couple of those but I was the driver. I'm saying to myself, "What the hell are you doing!!!"<br /><br />Blessings,<br />ChristineChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633045641986008071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post-50509358409634108672009-09-14T19:52:45.647-07:002009-09-14T19:52:45.647-07:00Another amazing post and well said. I do believe t...Another amazing post and well said. I do believe that with your personality, you will walk right up to that mother, give her one of those grand smiles of yours and just say hello, how are you.<br /><br />It is so sad how we see people that are different, differently. We are all human with feelings, no matter what the special need may be.<br /><br />(((HUGS)))Dedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821482775305463539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post-35137748222999061982009-09-14T14:11:35.048-07:002009-09-14T14:11:35.048-07:00Very insightful as always, Sarah. You are very wi...Very insightful as always, Sarah. You are very wise to see the mothers shyness and want to approach her and make her feel welcome. Too many times, people prejudice themselves against the special needs child and parent with no real reason why. They are all special...just are the parents. Even geek kids have the same problem without having the special needs. I do believe you can bridge the gap for this woman and child just by your outward acceptance...positive reinforcement. <br /><br />So glad I can finally come and visit again...& leave comments ;) Oh Happy Fall!Alicia @ boylerpfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494653464202092752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post-76937468078456710472009-09-14T12:14:46.284-07:002009-09-14T12:14:46.284-07:00Sarah, i loved reading this post. It is something ...Sarah, i loved reading this post. It is something i also feel strongly about. I strive to greet the parents and the children in my job and make sure to stop and ask them how they are. A couple of my colleagues feel differently sadly through poor judgement and gossip a lot of the time.<br /> Slowly I am building bridges and giving support and advice when asked by families or point them in the right direction. I always say to them, if the parent isnt happy, the child is not happy. Thank you Sarah for this post.clairedulalunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13016107591509306202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post-65108593261731548602009-09-14T09:26:04.561-07:002009-09-14T09:26:04.561-07:00Thank you, Sarah, for such beautiful words and suc...Thank you, Sarah, for such beautiful words and such a devoted witnessing.Leightongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01995668005241526484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post-50466102650960223772009-09-14T09:12:08.918-07:002009-09-14T09:12:08.918-07:00Sarah I always love reading your blogs but this on...Sarah I always love reading your blogs but this one really hit a chord. We've talked about it so I know you know what I mean. I'm going to get the book you mentioned. If there is anyone, anywhere, any way that can help me understand how to deal with ADD and bi polar I'm all for it. <br /><br />Find a way to talk to that mother, she needs someone to show her they care. She must be so overwhelmed and lonely. Lonely that is what I thought the book said at first "This Lonely Life". When the special needs children become adult children it gets worse. At least that has been my experience. It is heartbreaking to watch them destroy themselves and everyone around them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990684536046097505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post-53588785241282061232009-09-14T06:11:45.602-07:002009-09-14T06:11:45.602-07:00Beautiful quilt. One of my *adopted* sistas has tw...Beautiful quilt. One of my *adopted* sistas has two beautiful little girls, one of them autistic. This whole family is amazing. All the work that goes into finding the proper therapy, schools, help for this little girl. Insurance doesn't pay. How very hard it is and how much they adore this child. We all do. These are the little girls I crochet the toys for. The oldest daughter is very smart and loves her little sister without question. So much to be learned from this family.Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post-70437640830921398742009-09-14T05:55:37.057-07:002009-09-14T05:55:37.057-07:00That leaf quilt is amazing, isn't it?
I wish I...That leaf quilt is amazing, isn't it?<br />I wish I could sit down and enjoy coffee and scones with you. Wouldn't it be nice to really meet some blog friends somewhere other than the internet?<br /><br />The special needs book sounds very interesting. As you know from reading my blog, my oldest child has severe food allergies (not the same kind of special need but it sure can make her and us feel different sometimes). If you can befriend this mom she will appreciate it, I know. When people make a REAL effort to understand and support - it makes my day!Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970099218868566265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post-40853000201042166742009-09-14T04:33:37.010-07:002009-09-14T04:33:37.010-07:00wow Sarah, the quilt is amazing and it makes Autum...wow Sarah, the quilt is amazing and it makes Autumn seem so romantic. I find it more than a little depressing, it drags me down with the thought of cold winter but you have managed to make it sound quite lovely!artbykarieannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316253118493344384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245705742183322956.post-56681688612563059882009-09-13T21:39:48.827-07:002009-09-13T21:39:48.827-07:00Thank you, Sarah! I loved reading your thoughts. I...Thank you, Sarah! I loved reading your thoughts. I think we do need to reach out to each other more, regardless of whether there are special issues to contend with or not. Although you are right, it is especially important to reach out to these parents.stregatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573668708723922929noreply@blogger.com