tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743228979051687756.post1328510536631813104..comments2023-10-07T07:36:26.829-05:00Comments on one day at a time: the r word.amy jupinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03950664598348845531noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743228979051687756.post-79682914725360236312012-04-24T13:54:01.903-05:002012-04-24T13:54:01.903-05:00I love this...I agree 100%...the way that word is ...I love this...I agree 100%...the way that word is used drives me crazy..to me it's ignorant. And also...your son is adorable!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11245373051941268956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743228979051687756.post-10966285937420296322012-04-15T00:53:25.423-05:002012-04-15T00:53:25.423-05:00AMEN.AMEN.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433491116784162956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743228979051687756.post-60459353639269143702012-03-29T07:31:42.022-05:002012-03-29T07:31:42.022-05:00I have family members that continue to use that wo...I have family members that continue to use that word...it hurts, it stings, down to my core. My son is autistic, but HE IS NOT, dumb, stupid or worthless. He is a light that shines and brings joy to those around him. He stretches, teaches and grounds me...and others who take the time to get to know him. He is truly GIFTED. Banish the "R" word. Please.Julie B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743228979051687756.post-74371800742301646062012-03-09T17:27:03.688-06:002012-03-09T17:27:03.688-06:00I am guilty of having used the r word and now that...I am guilty of having used the r word and now that Meg has pointed me to this post, I am going to stop using it. I am going to make sure that boys don't use it either. I may even show my 8 yr old this post so he gets the idea why we are not going to use it. Thanks to all the Moms that write these personal posts that make me better person and a better Mother. God Bless you and your family.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13844717961791020039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743228979051687756.post-68408280191061078482012-03-09T17:26:43.014-06:002012-03-09T17:26:43.014-06:00I am guilty of having used the r word and now that...I am guilty of having used the r word and now that Meg has pointed me to this post, I am going to stop using it. I am going to make sure that boys don't use it either. I may even show my 8 yr old this post so he gets the idea why we are not going to use it. Thanks to all the Moms that write these personal posts that make me better person and a better Mother. God Bless you and your family.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13844717961791020039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743228979051687756.post-86830791151093836302012-03-09T11:41:36.347-06:002012-03-09T11:41:36.347-06:00I am pregnant with my third child. two weeks ago w...I am pregnant with my third child. two weeks ago we had our ultrasound and durning the visit my doctor told us our baby has a marker for down syndrome. I brushed it off I guess thinking/hoping if I didn't give it much thought it can't be true. But then I just happened to come across your blog and read this post. I need to face the fact that my child might not come into this world the way I had wanted but she will be perfect no matter what! <br />http://chachismemories.blogspot.com/chachismemorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00337330476046281417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743228979051687756.post-75349310019799984062012-03-09T10:34:15.883-06:002012-03-09T10:34:15.883-06:00Thank you for writing this. And for being underst...Thank you for writing this. And for being understanding. I need to not use this word...I am in the same boat...I use it too much and my kids are hearing it everywhere. It will be a good dinner discussion.Shannanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339353660982748150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743228979051687756.post-5893642597975108922012-03-08T20:45:10.479-06:002012-03-08T20:45:10.479-06:00i am trying so hard to keep it OUT OF MY HOUSE. it...i am trying so hard to keep it OUT OF MY HOUSE. it's hard. they hear it everywhere. it's used everywhere. but i am adamant that it may not be used in our home. it's DONE in my house.<br />i can hear my dad telling me not to say it as a teenager and me just blowing him off. makes me cringe now. so much guilt.<br /><br />love you amy.meg duerksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02772677232952864171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743228979051687756.post-42151840322148138142012-03-07T23:30:42.528-06:002012-03-07T23:30:42.528-06:00I feel the same way about "gay." Kids u...I feel the same way about "gay." Kids use it as a put-down and use it to describe anything distasteful. I have a gay sister-in-law and my own son uses the word (as open-minded and forward thinking as he and we are). It just reminds us all to think before we speak. The only word I think of when I see your Ben Boy is BEAUTIFUL!Suzettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743228979051687756.post-60362194512940082722012-03-07T20:53:58.960-06:002012-03-07T20:53:58.960-06:00WELL SAID.
I like spunky....good choice.WELL SAID.<br /><br />I like spunky....good choice.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985522830610197074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743228979051687756.post-28073541216758602942012-03-07T10:25:13.800-06:002012-03-07T10:25:13.800-06:00Yes. I'm in the same boat. I don't like th...Yes. I'm in the same boat. I don't like the careless use of the word. It's uncalled for...and we no longer use it either. My boys don't seem to know it, but sure there will be friends that do. Thanks for spreading the word!jeanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810018388555836612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743228979051687756.post-64145055113417039212012-03-07T09:13:49.136-06:002012-03-07T09:13:49.136-06:00I am so glad you wrote about this. I HATE when peo...I am so glad you wrote about this. I HATE when people say this word. It's always been like nails on a chalkboard to me. It's just so insensitive. I always call people out on it, too, because I just don't think people really think about it. Your son is handsome, hilarious, and adorable.jessica kiehnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081669764988976677noreply@blogger.com