tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post3755421331199324280..comments2024-03-29T03:43:45.977-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: ArmsDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-15102964017437956322008-02-18T17:01:00.000-05:002008-02-18T17:01:00.000-05:00Dave this is wonderful. Thank you.Dave this is wonderful. Thank you.moplanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998309937928231527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-62124889836539447752008-02-17T14:24:00.000-05:002008-02-17T14:24:00.000-05:00I have recently begun reading your blog and I real...I have recently begun reading your blog and I really like it. I am the mother of 5 kids, the youngest and only girl is 11. She has developmental delays and a severe learning disability. But she already has a woman's body and is very pretty. She has lots of artistic talent but all she wants to do is to have babies when she is a "grown up". I don't know what the future holds for her in terms of independance but I pray that she meets a man (or woman) who will love her and see what she has to offer as a partner. I will support her in adulthood and love as much as I can and do now in her childhood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-89591765243409489882008-02-16T11:41:00.000-05:002008-02-16T11:41:00.000-05:00A little late reading this week ... I remember ima...A little late reading this week ... I remember imagining my son's life when he was born and we found out he had DS. I could envision the positive, until I got to the young adult - maybe time to get married stage, and that's when I would see the difference. I didn't realize what was possible, and that was the heartbreaking part - the thing I would want for him. <BR/><BR/>But early on I saw relationships and realized those were misconceptions - and I am thrilled that those were misconceptions. <BR/><BR/>I can't understand any parents who wouldn't want that for their kids -Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04624151975591059655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-82124307349329339822008-02-15T13:35:00.000-05:002008-02-15T13:35:00.000-05:00I don't even know what to say. I hope (sad as it i...I don't even know what to say. I hope (sad as it is to have to hope) that after the natural passing of his parents, the man who came to see you found permission and encouragement to love.Veralidainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13088847533106124184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-43872639519014519772008-02-15T12:22:00.000-05:002008-02-15T12:22:00.000-05:00This broke my heart.This broke my heart.rechalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16445663557315172252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-48113615110451752932008-02-15T10:54:00.000-05:002008-02-15T10:54:00.000-05:00Happy to say that in the 15 years I coordinated se...Happy to say that in the 15 years I coordinated services for adults with developmental disability labels I had the pleasure of working with 2 married couples. Marriages that had been in existence 25 and 30 years respectively at about the midpoint in that time. <BR/><BR/>Also so happy that 2 single men who allowed me to manage their services found women and love and the idea of marriage during my tenure. I shall be attending their weddings next summer.<BR/><BR/>And while I didn't coordinate services for any "out" GLBTQ clients, the agency had an open policy about this "lifestyle" as well for staff and service recipients alike. People receiving services who were QLBTQ got the same access to information and support in this area as they would have in any other......and that is a beautiful thing! <BR/><BR/>And Dave, my partner and I don't really celebrate Valentine's Day either, as like you and Joe we recognize our appreciation of each other every day.....but I do have to say it is a great excuse to buy a present and have pizza and ice cream for dinner!<BR/><BR/>Let love, and appreciation, abound!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-52888951658893201072008-02-14T20:46:00.000-05:002008-02-14T20:46:00.000-05:00I really hope that the generation of parents I'm i...I really hope that the generation of parents I'm involved with have changed. I think most of us WANT our children to grow up, fall in love, marry and be happy. I can not imagine thinking I was powerful enough to deny Tarenne that. WOW! That poor young man, my heart breaks for him. Thanks Dave for continuing to educate!All 4 My Galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388794548592051699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-34970574769199974032008-02-14T18:10:00.000-05:002008-02-14T18:10:00.000-05:00Thank you Dave. This is another one of your blog ...Thank you Dave. This is another one of your blog entries that will impact the way I raise my little boy.<BR/>Of course, I'm not sure if there will be any girls out there that will be good enough for him. He's quite a catch! lol!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-62253963989198958222008-02-14T17:24:00.000-05:002008-02-14T17:24:00.000-05:00Happy Valentine's Day every day to you and Joe, Da...Happy Valentine's Day every day to you and Joe, Dave. Thank you for your blog today.<BR/><BR/>LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-4142754209075550562008-02-14T14:45:00.000-05:002008-02-14T14:45:00.000-05:00I think i choose to read your blogs at poor times ...I think i choose to read your blogs at poor times i.e. Sitting in one of the computers at the office where all can see me. Thank-you for continuing to make my think and feel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-50257774336251816012008-02-14T13:10:00.000-05:002008-02-14T13:10:00.000-05:00Some of my happiest days have been dancing, really...Some of my happiest days have been dancing, really, really dancing, at the weddings of people who asked me--and "us" to help their dreams come true. <BR/><BR/>In a world of weddings that can be so over the top expensive and all about getting every last detail perfect, the weddings I have loved the most have been the ones that really got it right--what mattered was that "against many odds" they were having a wedding at all, and that they were declaring their love to the whole wide world.<BR/><BR/>I have seen families crying and saying these were the best weddings they've ever been to and thought, "Yes, me too!"<BR/><BR/>May love always prevail--it is worthy of special celebration, but like Dave said, the celebration should be daily!Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251920708783268740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-90379705880366260762008-02-14T12:49:00.000-05:002008-02-14T12:49:00.000-05:00Thank you for touching my heart again. LOVE is ess...Thank you for touching my heart again. LOVE is essential in everyone's lives.theknapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06179049498112163140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-15578760538508730412008-02-14T12:19:00.000-05:002008-02-14T12:19:00.000-05:00Thank you for the reminder Dave. I manage an SLS ...Thank you for the reminder Dave. I manage an SLS agency and am proud to say that we have had many weddings and life partners who received unconditional support from the agency - as far back as 15 years. One of the reasons I chose this field is hearing my Mom talk about how she wanted to buy a small apartment complex where my younger sister -39 now- with downs syndrome, and other couples, could live with a partner. Mom has always said "nobody should have to sleep alone". I am continually dismayed by parents that don't share that appreciation of the right of folks with disability issues to share long term, meaningful relationships. <BR/>Happy Love Day to AllAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com