tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post7194362342261673408..comments2024-03-28T00:55:55.823-07:00Comments on life with greyson + parker: heaven on earthmommykellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697924681816487574noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-3141677642877657362017-05-08T04:42:28.268-07:002017-05-08T04:42:28.268-07:00I hear you on so many points. Recently we stopped ...I hear you on so many points. Recently we stopped going to the children's portion of church, I just did not want to fight it anymore. But I do absolutely agree with you about my child knowing God. I once had a teacher express concern about my child having a lesson and 'feeling the spirit'. My response was I think he knows more of it than you and I ever will. :) As with church and anything else we do- we do what we want, it just might look different.Ginahttp://spectrumlane.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-39422398840335475212017-04-27T12:08:50.095-07:002017-04-27T12:08:50.095-07:00Yeah, that's really bad form. Teachers (even S...Yeah, that's really bad form. Teachers (even Sunday school teachers) have GOT to communicate well with parents in all of these issues. Our church isn't all that big, so we have the benefit of personalizing pretty much everything, and all in conjunction with the parents. I would have been upset, too. Jason Haguehttp://jasonhague.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-80889449464652238302017-04-27T11:50:47.846-07:002017-04-27T11:50:47.846-07:00And THIS is how you disagree with someone on the i...And THIS is how you disagree with someone on the internet! GREAT POINT Jason- there is no one sized fits all. I see the reasoning behind your decision, and would have done exactly the same thing. I'm<br />adding a mental disclosure to my post saying: UNLESS THE PARENTS WANT THEIR CHILD IN A SPECIAL NEEDS ROOM! think the two things that upset me the most was that my son was moved a building over without a discussion taking place, assuming a Special Needs room was where he was supposed to be. And #2 There were no other kids in this room. <br />I pray we find that church for us too! Thank you.mommykellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697924681816487574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-55612059884564614492017-04-24T16:32:38.153-07:002017-04-24T16:32:38.153-07:00I always love your blog, friend, even when I disag...I always love your blog, friend, even when I disagree with you. :) Such sweet writing, and that picture... <br /><br />For our family, having a special room has been a tremendous blessing because the main Sunday School class is just way too stressful for Jack... And my wife is the children's pastor, so she's already looking out for him. Since we opened the room, we have had many kids come through who are now able to hang with the other kids just fine. Early on, they simply couldn't swing it, but now they are thriving. That is our end goal. We don't want separation either.<br /><br />But in the mean time, for kids like Jack, and for other parents who know that their little ones won't be able to cope with the madness a regular classroom, this room has made a way for us to have exactly that place of quietness and peace that you're talking about. Without it, we'd be back at home. We can come to church precisely because of this accommodation.<br /><br />I'm not suggesting that this is the one right way to do it, or even the right way to think about it. Rather, I think it's just like so many other issues in the special needs community: a blessing for one family might not feel that way to another. Might even feel like a slap in the face. I'm sorry that was the case here, and I pray you find a church home where you can, at last, breath deeply.Jason Haguehttp://www.jasonhague.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-45080969275033641352017-04-23T16:55:11.971-07:002017-04-23T16:55:11.971-07:00First time commenter but often comment on your FB ...First time commenter but often comment on your FB page. I find this post interesting and unsettling. We found the greatest church after a long search. Jumped in with both feet and I even joined the Christian Board of Ed. I was hoping to bring a lot to the board and was even more excited when I read the article "invisible families how the church can help. Now after reading your view I feel guilty.<br />I hope you can find a place soon.booksandcandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02163137941109091149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-69724758156753463482017-04-20T08:23:04.477-07:002017-04-20T08:23:04.477-07:00As a frequent reader and first time commenter. Wow...As a frequent reader and first time commenter. Wow. I cannot imagine how it felt to have your child moved to a different room without talking to you about it first. And your words about no special needs in Heaven so why at Church ring so pure and true. I wish for you to find a place that will bring you all peace and love. You are an amazing mom. Julie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01900807847790720857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-75721583587363726502017-04-19T11:11:40.291-07:002017-04-19T11:11:40.291-07:00This just broke my heart. Of course you don't...This just broke my heart. Of course you don't need a special needs room at church! Ridiculous. I wish I could grab you and hug you and pull you into my church family where they host the whole Senior Graduation breakfast hooplah, even though there's only one kid graduating that year, and where when your three year old is terrified to do the nativity play they hand you a make-shift camel costume and say, "of course you can go on stage with him, Mom" and where ALL the kids of all different ages and abilities play and pray together because that's just how things work in a family. What you're looking for DOES exist and I'll pray for you to find it. You know exactly what's best for your kiddos, and they are so lucky to have you! Hang in there, mama! hollyjo7https://www.blogger.com/profile/16588714927235483853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-67649644965779428842017-04-19T08:17:46.904-07:002017-04-19T08:17:46.904-07:00Amen. And thank you. Hugs for today and everyday. ...Amen. And thank you. Hugs for today and everyday. xoamyfibrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089380287307928974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-13791861238543419062017-04-19T07:10:21.188-07:002017-04-19T07:10:21.188-07:00Couldn't agree with you more!!Couldn't agree with you more!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-18411909119466193362017-04-19T05:32:35.092-07:002017-04-19T05:32:35.092-07:00amen :)
amen :) <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-73167187072918039142017-04-18T19:08:30.307-07:002017-04-18T19:08:30.307-07:00You always have a way to speak to your readers sou...You always have a way to speak to your readers souls, Chrissy. My heart broke and I shook my head yes the entire time I read this. I couldn't agree more and think there should be no segregation so everyone can learn about each other. Get some sleep and a huge cup of coffee as tomorrow is another day, friend. We get to start anew. Sending love from Austin to you and your boys tonight. XO, Amyaacamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656399180082178304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-18394171605729326742017-04-18T18:18:48.923-07:002017-04-18T18:18:48.923-07:00This is beautiful. Do you ever read love that max ...This is beautiful. Do you ever read love that max ? She has addressed some of these issues too. I was raised catholic and married a Jewish man. We consider ourselves and our kids to a part of a Jewish family that celebrates all holidays with family with love and joy. As soon as I walked in the temple and meet rabbi I felt like home and acceptance, wishing for you the same joy for your family. Everyone is welcomed with love and acceptance with god not a focus on labels Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-32879619668788501912017-04-18T18:06:20.195-07:002017-04-18T18:06:20.195-07:00Yes. And wow. And Thank you Chrissy.Yes. And wow. And Thank you Chrissy.Enthralledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441999881303122868noreply@blogger.com