tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189835841507845518.post7879289033810899525..comments2023-12-30T00:17:29.532-08:00Comments on Finding Joy in Simple Things: ShiningMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11399324383367077919noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189835841507845518.post-69699874406629868612009-09-01T17:34:18.480-07:002009-09-01T17:34:18.480-07:00Thanks for your kind words everyone!
Lianna -- I t...Thanks for your kind words everyone!<br />Lianna -- I think this is the vacation that will always summon up great memories for me, too. And hopefully I will remember, as you say, that growth (mine and Oscar's) can emerge from letting go from time to time.<br />Karen --Thanks for letting me know that the essence of Oscar is starting to come through. I think I need to go back, as you've done with Katie, and write about our journey. <br />Dale --I was glad to read you feel it's an accurate portrayal. I hope you are right -- that he will continue to reach and reach. It's not just our family, though, that contributes to Oscar's ability and desire to soar. It's our extended family, community and friends, like your family, that accept and support us and him in ways meaningful beyond words.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399324383367077919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189835841507845518.post-44947198475749142952009-09-01T10:05:28.818-07:002009-09-01T10:05:28.818-07:00What a great portrait, in words, of Oscar. I am n...What a great portrait, in words, of Oscar. I am not sure we could do the same about any of our children. I think all the dedication to and concern for Oscar in the first chapters of his life has given you the ability to paint a beautifully complete picture of who he is now. It is exciting to think of who he is going to become - your concern and dedication will never go away but now Oscar seems to be saying, "Thanks, Mom (and Dad and Abe) for all you have done for me. Look what I can do NOW! But just wait - I will continue to reach higher and higher. Not everything will be within my grasp but I can grab will be plentiful and rich and rewarding."DSFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189835841507845518.post-65642688611947131662009-08-30T09:51:39.082-07:002009-08-30T09:51:39.082-07:00Thank you for sharing this...I feel I have a much ...Thank you for sharing this...I feel I have a much clearer picture of who Oscar is from what you have written. How wonderful, to see that he is growing in freedom and happiness this summer. You are such a thoughtful and loving mother!Gbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895779471612397202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189835841507845518.post-74064248175613447862009-08-30T09:19:58.426-07:002009-08-30T09:19:58.426-07:00Oh your post is absolutely beautiful! I wish there...Oh your post is absolutely beautiful! I wish there were answers to your questions, but I think you found out that Oscar is Oscar and he is able to have a full and wonderful life. He shines because he can and for no other reason needed, I think.<br /><br />I can't help but wonder if this is the vacation that will summon up great memories for Oscar that he will talk about for years to come. <br /><br />It's amazing what is given to you when you just let go.<br /><br />BTW, he is so handsome. I have a cousin and when I saw the last picture of your post, it reminded me so much of Dylan as a young boy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com