tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208480314672240865.post4087720275253739893..comments2013-03-29T23:00:52.644-04:00Comments on Caring For Kendall: StuffStephanie Reevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184240512113044724noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208480314672240865.post-9701097500419067202012-05-16T00:01:50.268-04:002012-05-16T00:01:50.268-04:00I agree with the above comments, especially Anonym...I agree with the above comments, especially Anonymous. You are one of the bravest moms I know. You're right up there with my daughter who fights daily for her baby boy and those who suffer from Neuroblastoma. Other than donating to help fund research for treatments and cures, the best thing family and friends can do to help, is to do the little stuff - free babysitting, bring meals/coffee when in the hospital, etc. I think of you, your family, and Kendall daily and pray for healing and peace.<br />Karen Reno<br />Grandmother to Jack Morton, thejackmortonfoundation.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208480314672240865.post-86265340257426543332012-05-12T11:49:35.692-04:002012-05-12T11:49:35.692-04:00Whenever I read a blog or facebook post of a mom w...Whenever I read a blog or facebook post of a mom with a child with special medical needs, I can fill in the blanks and read between the lines. You aren't being fake with positive stuff. You are just not saying the stuff that feels too personal or the stuff that people don't want to hear. Like.. (and I am speaking for myself here - I have no inside knowledge of Steph's home) "I haven't had a date night with my husband in over a year" or "I can't go for a massage because I feel guilty about spending hte money when there's so many medical bills" or "Is my other child going to resent me someday because I didn't spend enough time with him?" or "I am going to punch the next person who looks at me with pity" or "Work is my escape that I need." Those things are the private personal things that feel taboo to talk about. <br /><br />I think you are doing a FANTASTIC job of sharing Kendall's story. I think are you a great asset to NF community, and I applaud your commitment to the cause. ((BIG HUGS!!))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208480314672240865.post-70457551798044623092012-05-11T16:53:05.925-04:002012-05-11T16:53:05.925-04:00THank you Jenny for your prayers!THank you Jenny for your prayers!Stephanie Reevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184240512113044724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208480314672240865.post-33414494391651947522012-05-11T16:52:31.485-04:002012-05-11T16:52:31.485-04:00Amy- You better believe it! I remind myself every...Amy- You better believe it! I remind myself everyday that my rewards for all of this are in heaven. Can't wait to cash in on those!Stephanie Reevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184240512113044724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208480314672240865.post-73705098229348023462012-05-11T16:43:37.322-04:002012-05-11T16:43:37.322-04:00Steph-you are so gifted with your sharing of this ...Steph-you are so gifted with your sharing of this journey. Your words ring true for me as well. I could copy and paste them onto Angelina's caringbridge site. Thank you for being so honest and forthright. God bless you for your suffering as well. There will be many rewards in heaven. Hugs!amy repettihttp://www.caringbridge.org/visit/angelinarepettinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208480314672240865.post-8145122611281006432012-05-11T16:08:21.105-04:002012-05-11T16:08:21.105-04:00I will continue to pray for you and for Kendall an...I will continue to pray for you and for Kendall and for the rest of your family as you go through each crisis. Although I do not have a child with NF, I know that even our "small" crisis' here and there are stressful...I can't imagine going through the trials that you are going through, and whether you are always upbeat or not...you are a wonderful mother, I can see it in the pictures as you hold your daughter, hug your son, etc. You LOVE those kids, you love GOD and that is what makes you a great mom. I will be praying.Jenny smithnoreply@blogger.com