tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post3596616637267587694..comments2024-02-12T18:02:06.707+11:00Comments on respect. love. learning.: risingHelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08560926974431305982noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-73459419749176808822011-08-18T04:39:50.078+10:002011-08-18T04:39:50.078+10:00Oh, Helena! I am so happy to hear this - I hope al...Oh, Helena! I am so happy to hear this - I hope all continues to be well. How wonderful to see that sibling connection, a friendship that will continue forever.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09766716788178729762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-47939639880600336092011-08-09T19:50:53.469+10:002011-08-09T19:50:53.469+10:00Once again your words have entered my mind & s...Once again your words have entered my mind & shot through my body, straight to my heart. This story inspires me, as do so many of your stories.Kimberleyhttp://www.wildecrafted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-58042712003103664112011-08-09T15:32:07.859+10:002011-08-09T15:32:07.859+10:00I loved reading this. Putting my 3yo to bed at nig...I loved reading this. Putting my 3yo to bed at night has just become so easy - but just six months or so ago it was still incredibly hard. I loved reading about how your son helped his sister :) When siblings connect. It's one of the things I'm looking forward to...bethhttp://www.miaowthecat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-35100667470499983942011-08-09T13:37:49.138+10:002011-08-09T13:37:49.138+10:00Wonderful, Helena!Wonderful, Helena!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824924349210440889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-77164130075938442042011-08-09T10:59:24.251+10:002011-08-09T10:59:24.251+10:00So beautiful, Helena. Yes, I understand just what ...So beautiful, Helena. Yes, I understand just what you have been through, especially your girl. For I had many night fears too. It helps me understand my girl and all her fears also. I also understand the growing excitement at realizing they really have worked through them. Such a brilliant transformation and so wonderful that it was sparked by your honesty and letting you know you are human too. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038992332864003462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-65134914856464294252011-08-09T09:32:36.449+10:002011-08-09T09:32:36.449+10:00Oh, I'm so, so, so glad!!
There have been so ...Oh, I'm so, so, <i>so</i> glad!!<br /><br />There have been so many moments of angst that I've been lost in... and then I remember... wait. <i>Just ask!</i><br />I hadn't imagined that it would be helpful here, but how wonderful that her brother's empathy and your own angst about it helped her to surmount her troubles.<br /><br />Just wonderful.<br /><br />I'm so happy for the healing that is going on for all of you!<br />xxooStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646398396834008698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-63530510844296709852011-08-09T03:45:44.746+10:002011-08-09T03:45:44.746+10:00Oh, how wonderful!
FYI, I pimped your blog at th...Oh, how wonderful! <br /><br />FYI, I pimped your blog at the BlogHer conference. Met an Aussie and told her I already had a love affair with an Australian...tracey.becker1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-19193830183145427212011-08-08T23:50:47.187+10:002011-08-08T23:50:47.187+10:00Just popping by hoping your nighttimes have still ...Just popping by hoping your nighttimes have still been lovely.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487026746937164012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-64887623363319205482011-08-07T18:12:30.632+10:002011-08-07T18:12:30.632+10:00Big big smilesBig big smilesChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18365244846066509503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-49955002167567011892011-08-07T10:21:59.199+10:002011-08-07T10:21:59.199+10:00I have a big, big smile right about now. Pretty co...I have a big, big smile right about now. Pretty cool that you could admit to your kids (and us) you were at breaking point. Pretty cool that your boy was able to help your girl. Pretty girl that in the end, your girl was able to help herself. <br /><br />Very cool. Big smiles.Ingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06396226904711922049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-65345708314366186722011-08-07T08:34:23.566+10:002011-08-07T08:34:23.566+10:00Wonderful! You are a good mama.Wonderful! You are a good mama.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08177333073421451416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-84673270107388767462011-08-07T06:17:10.950+10:002011-08-07T06:17:10.950+10:00Helen, the reach and depth then rise and illuminat...Helen, the reach and depth then rise and illumination of this poem is breathtaking. I found myself crying throughout, but for different reasons from line to line.<br /><br />Let's chat soon. I would love to hear your voice, to catch up, and to discuss the night fears. Our family is going through something similar.<br /><br />Until then, hugs and smooches, and as you say, great gobs of love,<br /><br />JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-59629450080591072462011-08-07T02:23:27.386+10:002011-08-07T02:23:27.386+10:00Yay! I'm so happy to hear this happy turn of t...Yay! I'm so happy to hear this happy turn of the events. Sometimes it's just a simple, intangible change that totally redirects things. It was a great idea for you to talk it out, all together. I forget about this solution alot, staying in my own head and worrying in circles instead. Good job mama, you opened the door for your boy and girl to choose their own change. So happy for your family and especially your girl. I felt like I could see her big smile, shining through your words.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11115264225892097974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-61597875910470321932011-08-07T01:10:30.598+10:002011-08-07T01:10:30.598+10:00Do you know how amazing your family is? I love the...Do you know how amazing your family is? I love them and you so much. I love your boy, his kindness and compassion, his love and concern for his sister. And your girl is so brave. I love how she is trusting in her big brother. I am so glad the last 2 nights have been so good, and if they get bad occasionally, that's ok. We ALL have bad nights sometimes. This post is so full of love and positive energy it is just bursting out all around! <br /><br />Give your boy and girl huge hugs from Alabama. So happy for you all.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487026746937164012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-15828686921014468542011-08-07T01:02:16.874+10:002011-08-07T01:02:16.874+10:00Oh so happy to hear things are going well at night...Oh so happy to hear things are going well at night! What a relief! And what a wonderful "solution" to the problem. Sometimes, as parents, we forget to factor ourselves into the equations because we're so busy being parents. :) But our kids can surprise us with their understanding and willingness to help out! I'm so very happy to hear that your girl is sleeping well and feeling safe and loved - and that you're getting the time and space you need. Yay!Hi Kookyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414232981567488952noreply@blogger.com