tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post3333397702101999526..comments2023-07-08T04:41:08.236-07:00Comments on Follow Every Dream: Ari's Journey EarthsideFollow Every Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473289007866381466noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-27703098874852365862014-01-23T19:29:52.607-08:002014-01-23T19:29:52.607-08:00Thank you so so much for sharing. Much love to you...Thank you so so much for sharing. Much love to you and your family, mama. Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05850327353099049976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-39241650528225022152013-08-10T13:28:11.626-07:002013-08-10T13:28:11.626-07:00Finally brought myself to read your birth story. I...Finally brought myself to read your birth story. It is amazing to me the connection I feel to people I don't even know since they too have visited emotions we never knew possible. Beautiful story my IG friend. And what a beautiful life it will be for the "lion". Hugs!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839243377394491820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-50601823344176855242013-08-01T11:13:17.572-07:002013-08-01T11:13:17.572-07:00Thank you so much for the absolutely wonderful and...Thank you so much for the absolutely wonderful and uplifting comment! You got me crying for sure! And thank you for sharing your son with me. He is so inspiring and I am so thankful for parents like you who are leading the way on this journey we have just begun. I think, although it is early, that I understand the deep love you speak of. It's a different love than I have for anyone. Thank you again Wendy!Follow Every Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473289007866381466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-42800349782064844892013-08-01T05:53:00.554-07:002013-08-01T05:53:00.554-07:00Not sure whether you are still taking 'comment...Not sure whether you are still taking 'comments' but if so Hi! My name is Wendy and I am fortunate enough to be mother to Oliver. He has just celebrated his 17th birthday. It is so very simple my dear lady - enjoy and value every moment of this incredible journey you are now on. Your son wil be AMAZING and you will have a tie which connects your heart to his with an invisible yet unbreakable thread. Difficult to describe. I have two children, as well as Oliver I have a daughter Anna, now 25 and who was 8 when my son was born. I love my children with every piece of my heart and equally. I would lay down my life or walk through fire for either of them without a moments hesitation. The connection I have with Oliver however goes deeper, right down to the depths of my very soul. I can't describe it any better than that. Maybe one day you too will understand that. <br />Please have a look at www.facebook.com/OliverHellowellPhotographer and also www.oliverhellowell.com and be enthused, encouraged and inspired by my boy and his achievements. You are still early on in the journey with your firstborn and so may still be harbouring doubts and fears. Please try to both be gentle with yourself - (you are after all only human!) as well as strong and enthusiastic about your son's future because trust me - you will be so so very very proud! Best wishes and love, Wendy ( find me on facebook as Wendy O'Carroll if you'd like to )Wendy O'Carrollhttps://www.facebook.com/wendy.ocarroll.18noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-52866523145099235252013-05-20T13:42:07.423-07:002013-05-20T13:42:07.423-07:00Thank you! We are blessed to have him!Thank you! We are blessed to have him!Follow Every Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473289007866381466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-2056824039020500802013-05-20T13:41:49.256-07:002013-05-20T13:41:49.256-07:00<3 Thank you!<3 Thank you!<br />Follow Every Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473289007866381466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-21934204583678022132013-05-20T13:41:35.420-07:002013-05-20T13:41:35.420-07:00Congratulations to your son and all he is accompli...Congratulations to your son and all he is accomplishing! I am so happy to hear he is accepted too! That is such a blessing!<br />Follow Every Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473289007866381466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-91272079387824979902013-05-20T13:40:32.445-07:002013-05-20T13:40:32.445-07:00Happy to share! Thanks for the compliment, but I ...Happy to share! Thanks for the compliment, but I am not amazing! :) It is not hard to love him!!Follow Every Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473289007866381466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-78483630673865929092013-05-20T13:39:11.670-07:002013-05-20T13:39:11.670-07:00You are welcome! Thanks for reading!You are welcome! Thanks for reading!Follow Every Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473289007866381466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-65864418187764913352013-05-20T13:38:52.134-07:002013-05-20T13:38:52.134-07:00Thanks! I can't imagine him any other way than...Thanks! I can't imagine him any other way than how he is. He lights up my life!Follow Every Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473289007866381466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-73197379621829042102013-05-20T13:38:13.630-07:002013-05-20T13:38:13.630-07:00Thank you! Yes, I am a completely different person...Thank you! Yes, I am a completely different person now, and I am so glad for it! Follow Every Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473289007866381466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-25800772754156095682013-05-20T13:37:16.837-07:002013-05-20T13:37:16.837-07:00Thanks Christine! I would love to plan a day trip...Thanks Christine! I would love to plan a day trip soon! I need to meet your little cuties too! Yes, natural birth is the way to go -for me anyway! Considering having a home birth next!Follow Every Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473289007866381466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-16907919014452543602013-05-20T13:35:44.405-07:002013-05-20T13:35:44.405-07:00You are so sweet Judee! We are so thankful for al...You are so sweet Judee! We are so thankful for all the love we have been shown! Ari does not lack in the love department! :)Follow Every Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473289007866381466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-39668897477828212122013-05-20T13:34:40.691-07:002013-05-20T13:34:40.691-07:00Thanks Raoul! I hope we can get together sometime ...Thanks Raoul! I hope we can get together sometime very soon!Follow Every Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473289007866381466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-87812821851439055182013-05-07T15:44:04.581-07:002013-05-07T15:44:04.581-07:00You have me in tears. Ari is so blessed to have yo...You have me in tears. Ari is so blessed to have you guys as parents. Divorce Diabeteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542709293098713455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-90823582072523475452013-05-01T21:56:59.635-07:002013-05-01T21:56:59.635-07:00He is so beautiful!He is so beautiful!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09211537058262061608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-69160478535774945412013-04-29T09:53:48.723-07:002013-04-29T09:53:48.723-07:00I am a mother of a child with DS also. I thank God...I am a mother of a child with DS also. I thank God every day for the love and joy he has brought to my life. Like you it was challenging initially, but with the wonderful DS support group in my area,we made it through those times. My son is 14y/o now, participates in special olympics swimming & track. He is very social and other kids just accept him at school. Ari will be great blessing to your lives. God BlessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-59793168335480529362013-04-28T11:25:58.615-07:002013-04-28T11:25:58.615-07:00Thank you for sharing your story with us. Thank yo...Thank you for sharing your story with us. Thank you for helping us understand what you have been through. Ari is so lucky to have parents like you. You are amazing! Much love to you. Elise from FranceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-61442483292809907752013-04-27T12:04:42.474-07:002013-04-27T12:04:42.474-07:00Thank you so much, wonderful pics of your little w...Thank you so much, wonderful pics of your little wonder! All the bestkrista bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05933291323135695464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-20601963769117211622013-04-26T16:17:55.785-07:002013-04-26T16:17:55.785-07:00Your son is adorable. I have also noticed that pe...Your son is adorable. I have also noticed that people with down syndrome are much happier than the general population. I'm sure raising him and living life with him will be hard at times, but also a joy you would never want to change. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-77801255357395350452013-04-24T12:33:26.401-07:002013-04-24T12:33:26.401-07:00Thank you for sharing. You sound as if you are a s...Thank you for sharing. You sound as if you are a stronger woman today, than you were before you met your little man.<br />I am afraid of all of the complications that can come with pregnancy, but you have helped me see that, it is still our job to be loving parents. Thank you for your honesty.Shannonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-22385500975600496252013-03-22T20:30:09.687-07:002013-03-22T20:30:09.687-07:00This is beautiful! I've got tissues all over h...This is beautiful! I've got tissues all over here. Congrats on such a handsome son. He seems like such a happy guy. I look forward to meeting him someday. Let us know if you'd ever fancy a day trip to Loveland. Congrats also on labor with no meds! I had the same goal. I gave in and asked for them but it was too late and I didn't get any. 2nd time was much easier with no temptation (plug...if you are toying with the idea). The pool also helped.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-73211977749294601592013-03-15T12:05:11.055-07:002013-03-15T12:05:11.055-07:00Wow Lacy that was powerful and very moving. Tears...Wow Lacy that was powerful and very moving. Tears are rolling down my cheeks and I'm hgging you all very tightly in my heart. I can only imagine how horible, and frightening and wrong it must have felt. I am so greatful to be able to watch your journey, to see your strength and courage and determination. I love how you have studied and learned everything you can about DS and giving Ari and yourselves the best life possible. I love seeing you all surrounded by so much love and support. I love watching Ari grow!!! I love YOU. Judeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865679965127754595.post-74910292255809683212013-03-15T09:47:46.678-07:002013-03-15T09:47:46.678-07:00Amazing and poignant story of your family. I'...Amazing and poignant story of your family. I'm very happy to have read it and I'm grateful you shared. I hope to meet the amazing Ari soon. Love to you guys. <br /><br />RaoulUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11762824961896687928noreply@blogger.com