tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27531899.post7922596791998782874..comments2023-10-21T04:07:48.552-04:00Comments on One Family: Caution: due to amount of processing needing to take place, this post may be never-ending!!!Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02580413741295178649noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27531899.post-61720187999984236572009-02-02T14:52:00.000-05:002009-02-02T14:52:00.000-05:00Hey Danielle! I just read this post. Zita was my b...Hey Danielle! I just read this post. Zita was my bus driver from 6th grade on, so I know exactly what Braden is dealing with. Some people never change. I definitely think you had one very eventful day. Congratulations on Selah! I continue to pray for you and the your family.Amber Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414963329828289219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27531899.post-30071739326763612482009-01-28T20:21:00.000-05:002009-01-28T20:21:00.000-05:00Oh please don't blame yourself! Even the MOST care...Oh please don't blame yourself! Even the MOST careful of moms cannot control what is BEYOND their control. Thank God everyone is ok. I nearly lost my first son within two months of him being home, so I know how scary this is. Take a deep breath, and do not beat yourself up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27531899.post-22561701671802604572009-01-25T20:35:00.000-05:002009-01-25T20:35:00.000-05:00You're lucky you live in a neighborhood where peop...You're lucky you live in a neighborhood where people look out for one another! I'm so glad everyone is alright! When my brother was 3, he snuck out of the sitters and walked three blocks, crossing a very busy street loaded with bus traffic. He walked back to our house and went into my neighbors a the basement to watch tv. She didn't think anything of it, because we lived next door and did that sort of thing. but the rest of us were hysterical. You poor thing! I would have quit subbing too... Lori CloudAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27531899.post-55094342364165565162009-01-25T12:19:00.000-05:002009-01-25T12:19:00.000-05:00oh my, I am so glad everyone is safe! Like the ot...oh my, I am so glad everyone is safe! Like the others have said, you are a great mom! Thanking God for His protection over your family.<BR/>xxoo<BR/>candyRob and Candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10635406179272441873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27531899.post-72071647223024116202009-01-23T22:06:00.000-05:002009-01-23T22:06:00.000-05:00P.S. Thanks so much for your comments & it...P.S. Thanks so much for your comments & it's obvious you're a great mama who adores her kiddos! Big hugs to you and have a blessed weekend! And, thanks for your prayers for our family, too. That means so much! We have some stuff coming up this week, so I'm praying all goes well and this situation will pass without any more trauma (or drama).Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12420641887589436392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27531899.post-38689128783650754352009-01-23T17:45:00.000-05:002009-01-23T17:45:00.000-05:00I AM one of those really over protective moms...an...I AM one of those really over protective moms...and...you know what...stuff still happens. It's very humbling, but the truth is that we cannot anticipate everything that might befall our children. We can be certainly do everything within our power to protect our children from harm. I feel I take every reasonable precaution and lots of unreasonable ones (that leave people thinking I'm silly and overprotective), but that doesn't mean accidents won't happen (or miscommunications or oversights, etc.). <BR/><BR/>Though nothing like this had ever happened to us until Monday of this week, it did happen. It was terrifying and honestly I really do feel traumatized by it. We also had some added things that happened (check my blog if you want to), but I really love Apryl's comment. This is almost exactly what my mother-in-law said to me. By the way, I know of two other children who have gotten out of the house like this besides my own (all made it safely home to their families, thanks be to God). However, none have had the ugly outcome our family has been experiencing. Sigh. Anyway, I'll be praying for you when I'm having a particularly vulnerable-feeling moment over the next week or so, as I can really sympathize with you this week!<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you and your family!<BR/><BR/>EricaEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12420641887589436392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27531899.post-67261046579923618652009-01-23T12:28:00.000-05:002009-01-23T12:28:00.000-05:00I almost called you in the middle of reading this ...I almost called you in the middle of reading this since after I read Braden's ordeal I didn't even want to think of what could come for Owen!!!! I'm so sorry this is how your day went. In this season of life I'm definitely seeing the blessing of "Being Home" and I'm sure you will too. You mentioned no more babysitters and I hope that doesn't include our swapping because what would I do with myself if I never got another crazy Black/Ostrom gathering.:) Hope you are doing better today and never forget that you're an excellent mom and don't blame yourself.:)<BR/> <BR/>Much Love.Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00751690812131353571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27531899.post-15011068591681889462009-01-23T10:00:00.000-05:002009-01-23T10:00:00.000-05:00Danielle,It's obvious to anyone who reads your blo...Danielle,<BR/>It's obvious to anyone who reads your blog that you are a wonderful Mom! I can't imagine what you went through today. Praise the Lord for His protection!! It's so easy for us to try to be the ultimate protector while all the time He's wanting us to let Him hold those reigns. This can be a problem with only one child too. ;) Love to you!!jill coenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01235340627318237885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27531899.post-37236931538906583992009-01-23T09:48:00.000-05:002009-01-23T09:48:00.000-05:00Danielle,I don't normally comment on blogs, but I ...Danielle,<BR/>I don't normally comment on blogs, but I HAD to extend my encouragement to you!!!!!! I can NOT imagine what this must have been like. One thing I can definitely tell you is that even the most careful moms (I am borderline psycho in this dept) have these sort of incidents. I am just so encouraged by your transparency, willingness to share your life experiences, and most of all your obedience to God! May He bless your family in the upcoming months as you learn to adjust anew.Clayton & Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16374235230667606966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27531899.post-14698437941049344982009-01-23T00:30:00.000-05:002009-01-23T00:30:00.000-05:00What a CRAZY day, reading about it was terrifying ...What a CRAZY day, reading about it was terrifying enough!! So much upheaval, I'd be crying my eyes out with the stress. Adding more children adds more chaos (living proof of it here) and simplifying now will make it easier later. Btw, don't blame yourself!! Wonderful moms have horrid days--it teaches you that God is watching over your children when you aren't able. None of that was your fault (though its so much easier to blame ourselves). I hope you and Karl can find a solution and I'm so glad your boys are okay!<BR/>hugs,<BR/>aprylAprylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022680768472914388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27531899.post-4171891936615218312009-01-22T23:28:00.000-05:002009-01-22T23:28:00.000-05:00OK, so I wanted to call you right now as soon as I...OK, so I wanted to call you right now as soon as I read this, but it's too late. You'd freak if the phone rang this late. I'm SO sorry this all happened today. *hug* I'll pray you and Karl can sort this out and that God can give you clarity. I'm SO thankful God protected your kiddos today!!Melissa Juvinallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060773190488192520noreply@blogger.com