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re: Serendipity is an Unsecured Bike Rack

amazonratz — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:44:58 GMT

What a great advocate you were for your child. And we have all been in your shoes--yelling first and asking questions later.Thankfully, we know the value of asking for our children to forgive us. It's a sign of strength. This is a lovely example of how life can hand us changes we don't expect but put us right where we need to be. Thanks for sharing. karen

re: Serendipity is an Unsecured Bike Rack

chameleon — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:19:44 GMT

The fervor of your captivating narrative, Constance, drew me in thoroughly. Besides your many roles as parent, teacher, and writer of letters you are one heckuva storyteller!

~ chameleon

re: Serendipity is an Unsecured Bike Rack

Constance Bates — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:36:09 GMT

Bless you, each one! Thank you for seeing the heart instead of the not-so-attractive facts. In appreciation, Constance

re: Serendipity is an Unsecured Bike Rack

Constance Bates — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:28:19 GMT

Thank you all! (and, Serendipity, bless us every one!)

re: Serendipity is an Unsecured Bike Rack

Fancifalls — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:49:40 GMT

Wow, Constance! You continue to amaze and inspire me.

re: Serendipity is an Unsecured Bike Rack

Billizetti — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:26:57 GMT

Having worked for a school district here in Michigan for 23 years now, I fully appreciate your experience. One of the four buildings I'm assigned to taking care of the computers is an alternative high school. It's for students who are basically getting their last chance for an education. The teachers put in so much time and caring that it's amazing. You belong in that special group of caring educators. :^)

re: Serendipity is an Unsecured Bike Rack

copper cat — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:05:06 GMT

This is the coolest thing I've read so far, Constance! I love, love, love it! What a letter! What a dip into that "good, great fortune" the three Princes of Serendip would have envied!

HUGS,

~copper cat

re: Serendipity is an Unsecured Bike Rack

harqn2 — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:51:27 GMT

I never knew this Constance, but the more I learn about you the more it only solidifies my first impression -- you da bomb! Excellent letter writing abilities -- I admire that in a person... yes, indeed. That is, of course, only one of your many talents and skills... And oh, those moments of tasting that oh so delicious cause I made it myself Mother's Humble Pie...

Thanks for sharing! Lori

re: Summer Reading List

Sandi — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:36:15 GMT

Constance,

As Hebrews 4:12 says "For the word of God is living and active.."

What a remarkable post!

Sandi

re: Summer Reading List

soozwillamuse — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:06:58 GMT

You are indeed a woman of great substance. Thank you for sharing so much of your life in this post. I am constantly enjoying having you in the world...

soozwillamuse

re: Summer Reading List

Fancifalls — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:34:46 GMT

You've written a beautifully worded, thought-provoking essay. Thank you for sharing some of what's gone before and helped make you the wonderful Constance that you are today.

re: Summer Reading List

amazonratz — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:43:21 GMT

This was a very interesting and evocative post. I can relate to devouring books by the carload every summer, and your insights are fascinating. thanks for this thoughtful post. karen

re: Pediatric Medical Record Terminology

MarneyM — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:47:50 GMT

Well this was wonderful, Constance - and I surely can relate, now that I'm a new mommy! Thanks for making me laugh. :-)

re: "Save the Popcorn, Kirsten, it's too late for the boots!"

harqn2 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:27:14 GMT

See! I had a feeling it was a scary green monster on T.V.... it just wasn't Japaneses. Instead it was that wannabe villain who tried to steal Christmas from it's rightful owner(s). Very deep...

re: "Save the Popcorn, Kirsten, it's too late for the boots!"

chameleon — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:16:50 GMT

I just know there's got to be some story here, Constance. Looking at the children holding their boat-shaped bowls above their heads, their mother in her lounging jammies, and little one arriving on the scene has got to add up to one humdinger, I know it.

~ chameleon