tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36644578.comments2009-08-03T01:25:57.621-06:00Sylvan PhilanthropeNicmannoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36644578.post-66555035077994734952009-08-02T17:04:11.462-06:002009-08-02T17:04:11.462-06:00Son, you've shared some pretty profound insigh...Son, you've shared some pretty profound insights in this post. Lately my life has had a far greater share of challenges, specifically the double knee surgery and resultant hurdles. I wish I could have skipped several of the days, gone into some kind of sleep and waked up when all was well. But there are lessons to be learned and compassion is one right there at the top.<br /><br />I'm Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36644578.post-47942440819248834712009-03-03T22:21:00.000-07:002009-03-03T22:21:00.000-07:00I'm so glad that time spent with family here in Te...I'm so glad that time spent with family here in Texas was a true joy for you. I almost didn't think we'd be able to get everyone together. It was memorable in the very best sense of the word. I'm so glad all of you made it a priority to be here!Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36644578.post-32509254104453327482009-02-01T18:52:00.000-07:002009-02-01T18:52:00.000-07:00It was a wonderful, wonderful Christmas holiday fo...It was a wonderful, wonderful Christmas holiday for all of us. I'm so glad that all of you were willing to come so we could be all together. I'm so very thankful for this lovely home which just opens its doors and heart for family gathering and fun. I love having it full of family!<BR/><BR/>The evolution of family interactions from squabbling to solid support is one of the gifts for which I am Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36644578.post-63282141386022915302008-02-06T10:40:00.000-07:002008-02-06T10:40:00.000-07:00I'll say it again, you're way more patient than I ...I'll say it again, you're way more patient than I would be in your situation. Perhaps I do have more of an accumulation of data and detritus, but nonetheless I admire your cool in the face of such an unfortunate disaster. You're a good man, Charlie Brown. Er, I mean ... Alan. ;-)Quinn Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469268260043281818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36644578.post-71969324831566639462008-02-06T10:39:00.000-07:002008-02-06T10:39:00.000-07:00I'll say it again, you're way more patient than I ...I'll say it again, you're way more patient than I would be in your situation. Perhaps I do have more of an accumulation of data and detritus, but nonetheless I admire your cool in the face of such an unfortunate disaster. You're a good man, Charlie Brown. Er, I mean ... Alan. ;-)Quinn Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469268260043281818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36644578.post-88555517511340672712007-12-25T17:35:00.000-07:002007-12-25T17:35:00.000-07:00Merry Christmas, Chistoso!<br>You're the BEST!Merry Christmas, Chistoso!<BR/>You're the BEST!Mandy Lealnoreply@blogger.com