tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024864271180359948.post4120864440737453736..comments2009-09-16T21:26:24.338-06:00Jeff Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024864271180359948.post-20513648631983478812009-09-16T21:26:24.338-06:002009-09-16T21:26:24.338-06:00Kel,<br /><br />I loved reading your post and all of the comments up to this point. <br />You are truly a remarkable mom. <br /><br />I think it&#39;s fitting for you to create an analogy with a tomato plant... I know how much you love gardening. And I know how much you love parenting, even with all of the unknowns. And you&#39;re amazing at both, because you nourish and care for the individual seed.<br /><br />Thank you for your inspiration and example. I am also in tears. Bri is so blessed to have you and Jeff and a wonderful extended family and support system. And we are all blessed to have her in our lives.Ann-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17679078770007838951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024864271180359948.post-62673625849991750532009-09-14T20:38:22.677-06:002009-09-14T20:38:22.677-06:00We like you, have those moments. I&#39;m not sure what you call them or even how to describe them, but I&#39;m grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who continues to teach us about these special children he sent to us, who continues to give us strength when it seems like the road is lonely. We truly get to see the worth of a soul in the way that most of the world doesn&#39;t. Thank you so much for your analogy. Here&#39;s an analogy that Scott really likes- http://www.our-kids.org/Archives/Holland.html<br />Perhaps you&#39;ve read it? Having spent a good majority of our time in OT, PT, and ST the last two years, I have to tell you that I am so excited that Bridgette is able to receive PT services. We&#39;ve built a good relationship with 3 amazing therapists who continue to help us help Ben progress in ways that we couldn&#39;t by ourselves. Enjoy the journey.kelgrandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540665180761557417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024864271180359948.post-3537331369067459602009-09-09T14:46:31.342-06:002009-09-09T14:46:31.342-06:00Bri&#39;s a lucky gal to have such a great mom!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17915768657282438399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024864271180359948.post-46185101550714497672009-09-09T14:15:14.984-06:002009-09-09T14:15:14.984-06:00Kelly,<br />Just wanted to let you know I loved<br />your post.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15964007167425272340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024864271180359948.post-91137485825772772442009-09-06T19:05:48.259-06:002009-09-06T19:05:48.259-06:00Oh that was a tender post.. my heart is with you!<br />Caleb was involved with Kids on the Move and we had a wonderful experiene with them! Good luck!!Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12937243777158174488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024864271180359948.post-48373841032749622952009-09-05T19:22:36.198-06:002009-09-05T19:22:36.198-06:00I absolutely agree!!<br /><br />Kids on the Move is who worked with Sara for a few months for gross motor skills. Took her awhile but after watching her run around last night - there&#39;s nothing slow about her now!!!<br /><br />Love ya!<br /><br />BrendaTrixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986217816986031742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024864271180359948.post-81838944397411371202009-09-04T22:38:37.866-06:002009-09-04T22:38:37.866-06:00I&#39;m a little teary at this post. I love the comparison. It reminds me a lot of Mulan and how her dad tells her that the late blooms are the rarest and most beautiful of all. <br /><br />One thing I&#39;m learning is how every kid is so different and develops at different rates. I&#39;m so glad we&#39;re not a bunch of robots and these differences set us apart. <br /><br />She&#39;s such a cute little blossom! I know that she&#39;ll come right along. To me, it&#39;s much like pregnancy: some moms have morning sickness, some don&#39;t, some get it so bad that they&#39;re sick the whole time. In the end, we get the same reward and even though you might lose a lot of weight from all the morning sickness, you do catch up in the end. (I like your analogy much better than mine.)123 checkoutourfamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423818987096476311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024864271180359948.post-28575495617436914152009-09-04T20:34:57.975-06:002009-09-04T20:34:57.975-06:00Such a beautiful post, and tribute to Bridgette. She is a strong little girl and you have taught her that and so much more.<br />So many times we forget that we are all seeds that take time to grow and blossom and bare fruit. Some take longer than others, some need a mate, and others need nothing but soil. A beautiful picture to paint to remind us all of the beauty of growth.<br />Love to all, and a gift should arrive shortly. :-)Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14502544728964130238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024864271180359948.post-3312310508364143792009-09-04T13:50:56.925-06:002009-09-04T13:50:56.925-06:00A beautiful post.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05140324323541294423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024864271180359948.post-13962591713047911302009-09-04T10:30:52.735-06:002009-09-04T10:30:52.735-06:00Beautiful post for a beautiful little girl who inspires us all. This brought tears to my eyes.Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01210236489920205357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024864271180359948.post-69115691820802287202009-09-03T22:49:40.433-06:002009-09-03T22:49:40.433-06:00I loved this. You and Bridgette inspire us all. I&#39;m sure she will give more to the world than you can even imagine right now-in fact she has already inspired so many with her strength alone.<br />Love, JoleaJoleanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024864271180359948.post-75686080051045964822009-09-03T22:33:46.313-06:002009-09-03T22:33:46.313-06:00That was an incredible comparison. I&#39;m so glad you shared it. I&#39;m sure you will love the individualized visits for your little Bridgette and that they&#39;ll really be beneficial.Smith Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258816514066613564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024864271180359948.post-10981895477106115052009-09-03T20:32:54.912-06:002009-09-03T20:32:54.912-06:00Kelly,<br /><br />I am so glad that you had the assessment done. You are right. With individualized care, Bridgette will blossom indeed. I know that. She is truly a special child. She will blossom in her own time and in her own way.<br /><br />Do you remember the words of the blessing she received while still in the NICU? I will never forget them. She WILL one day run and play. The Lord knew that and made sure that we did too.<br /><br />How wonderful that she, and you, will be receiving the help and the assistance needed to make it possible.<br /><br />Love,<br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com