tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post1009579379122982254..comments2023-07-29T14:31:32.720-04:00Comments on These Joyful Mysteries: Milkshake HugsKathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15035231628115404437noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-13202685760454575682013-12-04T08:23:46.464-05:002013-12-04T08:23:46.464-05:00Oh, poor Billy. :(Oh, poor Billy. :(Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366152766194530525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-40538314266501375562013-11-29T19:05:17.437-05:002013-11-29T19:05:17.437-05:00Kathleen, I'm here after reading your sweet co...Kathleen, I'm here after reading your sweet comment on Jamie's blog. I've been there/done that SO MANY TIMES. The disappointments--their disappointments--kill me! And yet, we do what we can (and steal hugs) when we can.<br /><br />PS. I was the worst when it came to overprotecting my oldest. Fortunately, I've lightened WAY up since then. : )Margaret in Minnesotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15603439076606550856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-40604573709367936442013-11-27T15:07:15.401-05:002013-11-27T15:07:15.401-05:00OH, Kathleen, this brought tears to my eyes, the p...OH, Kathleen, this brought tears to my eyes, the pain we mamas go through with our children. He will only remember how good you made him feel after this disappointment when he gets older. Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-29120895671702252092013-11-27T14:12:13.802-05:002013-11-27T14:12:13.802-05:00I had to smile when I read this. I had the same s...I had to smile when I read this. I had the same situation this week. Erin did not make All County Orchestra. She knew she had messed up during her audition and cried the whole way home. Then on Monday when the names were announced and she was not on the list, she was upset again. She also does not like hugs. My solution was the same as yours. Milkshake!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02030531824172836653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-40482431905825015332013-11-27T14:09:37.366-05:002013-11-27T14:09:37.366-05:00I smiled when I read this today. I had the same p...I smiled when I read this today. I had the same problem on Monday. Erin did not make the All County Orchestra. Unfortunately for me, it was a two day process. She knew she messed up at the audition, and then she was upset when they announced who got in on Monday. My solution was the same as yours. Milkshake.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02030531824172836653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-4266478361898692412013-11-24T15:57:18.664-05:002013-11-24T15:57:18.664-05:00Hi Kathleen! Awww...what a sweet and sad scene, al...Hi Kathleen! Awww...what a sweet and sad scene, all at the same time. <br />I remember when my son's high school basketball coach called me and asked if there was another sport my son could go out for...a nice way of saying he was going to be cut. Oh boy. These kids really identify themselves through sports. It was hard.<br /><br />I know your son is hugging you in his heart, just like you are. You did it with a milkshake, and he did it by drinking it. You are a good Mom, Kathleen. I hope your son will find another way to express his love of sports. And that you will continue to love him right through it all.<br />Blessings,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-29166890305991211722013-11-24T13:54:06.736-05:002013-11-24T13:54:06.736-05:00This is so beautifully, tenderly written. I was e...This is so beautifully, tenderly written. I was especially struck by the last two sentences. Your sensitivity to his way of accepting love is wonderful. I have a son (now very grown) much like that, and I know the restraint needed to not just grab a well-loved child, but to offer milkshake hugs. Whatever it takes.... Nancy Shumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584199691076992017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-59766490228301082692013-11-24T12:32:46.956-05:002013-11-24T12:32:46.956-05:00I've been thinking of you guys since we talked...I've been thinking of you guys since we talked , hope he's feeling better Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984270164290509519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-29709968306652820202013-11-23T16:30:01.278-05:002013-11-23T16:30:01.278-05:00Such a sweet post. It is hard letting go as the k...Such a sweet post. It is hard letting go as the kids get older. You know that you can not "fix" everything any longer...even though you really want to. Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104100135764091440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-7364894206485375222013-11-22T21:11:14.897-05:002013-11-22T21:11:14.897-05:00My full heart is with you both. You handled it bea...My full heart is with you both. You handled it beautifully, as always, Kathleen. His dad had many disappointments and went on to achieve magnificently...so will Billy. Bob is right. One door closes; another opens. In time, Billy will understand that. xoMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-23387742251462558312013-11-22T16:16:07.438-05:002013-11-22T16:16:07.438-05:00Please tell Billy his Uncle Bob is proud of him an...Please tell Billy his Uncle Bob is proud of him and to NEVER give up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-63220158421414191432013-11-22T07:16:10.743-05:002013-11-22T07:16:10.743-05:00Kathleen...
This is so beautifully written.
So h...Kathleen...<br /><br />This is so beautifully written.<br /><br />So hard when we can't fix everything for them...<br /><br />One of the hardest things for me has indeed been knowing when to step back and give space when all I want to do is wrap my arms around them...<br /><br />Hugs, my friend. : )<br /><br /><br />Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-90059097158731413272013-11-22T07:08:55.799-05:002013-11-22T07:08:55.799-05:00Please tell Billy I am proud of him and miss him! ...Please tell Billy I am proud of him and miss him! Well, I miss all of you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08476014080422366413noreply@blogger.com