tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post9219012313498016990..comments2024-01-19T22:01:50.746-05:00Comments on Three Wicked Writers Plus Two: Face Transplant...a success!Cari Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581235338272282124noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-88047518431454851472009-02-10T11:24:00.000-05:002009-02-10T11:24:00.000-05:00Vonda--Thank you! Today I don't feel beautiful tho...Vonda--Thank you! Today I don't feel beautiful though, just depressed from all this crappy weather! LOL I need sunshine!Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-43524213947914728882009-02-10T10:38:00.000-05:002009-02-10T10:38:00.000-05:00A very touching post, Anne. I'm sorry to hear you'...A very touching post, Anne. I'm sorry to hear you've had to endure the mean comments. I've always thought you are beautiful inside and out.Vonda Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05248984087135865252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-91828694902484725522009-02-09T20:57:00.000-05:002009-02-09T20:57:00.000-05:00bookdragon--My hope is that my kids will have that...bookdragon--My hope is that my kids will have that same kind of understanding and will pass that outlook onto their friends, etc. And your aunt sounds amazing! <BR/><BR/>Des--You've made me aware today. I never thought about the problems one doesn't see. You're right, a lot of times we get frustrated, not knowing the why of it. Very good point!Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-75235338109226771282009-02-09T20:52:00.000-05:002009-02-09T20:52:00.000-05:00Theresa--thanks for the complimentAND for stopping...Theresa--thanks for the complimentAND for stopping by! It's so nice to see you here! :)<BR/><BR/>Tanja--Yes, exactly!Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-69982333550133971142009-02-09T20:50:00.000-05:002009-02-09T20:50:00.000-05:00Sophia--I agree. I can't figure out why anyone wou...Sophia--I agree. I can't figure out why anyone would say something so cruel. It has never made any sense to me. I hope it never does.<BR/><BR/>Mary--I can understand the overwhieght thing. My mom is overweight and it's always amazed me how people just assume it's because she eats a ton of food. And because she's heavy it's like she's less of a person or something. It pisses me off.Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-7656056765207910682009-02-09T20:02:00.000-05:002009-02-09T20:02:00.000-05:00It's amazing what medical technology can help toda...It's amazing what medical technology can help today. <BR/><BR/>It's also a sad testament that even in our supposedly equal society, people who are not "perfect" are subjected to harsh comments, criticism and even ostracism. <BR/><BR/>Even harder sometimes are the disabilities that aren't visible. My right lung partially collapsed when I was young and wasn't caught in time so I've lost function inDesirée Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909867453391307573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-48067778540646549932009-02-09T17:37:00.000-05:002009-02-09T17:37:00.000-05:00I had a great aunt whose right hand was crippled a...I had a great aunt whose right hand was crippled as a young teen when their house shifted during a tournado. All the fingers were pulled together and had no movement. Her mother refused to accept that she couldn't relearn to do things. She crocheted as a hobby, but her business was wedding catering. She used to make the most exquisite wedding cakes.<BR/>I also had a schoolmate who was severely Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-2020288512311148632009-02-09T17:03:00.000-05:002009-02-09T17:03:00.000-05:00Thank your for sharing both stories: yours and her...Thank your for sharing both stories: yours and hers. You remind us of what's important.Tanjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471381011333619201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-27431899171234619892009-02-09T16:24:00.000-05:002009-02-09T16:24:00.000-05:00You're a strong and beautiful woman. Everyone fort...You're a strong and beautiful woman. Everyone fortunate enough to know you knows that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-51015237575261624422009-02-09T15:20:00.000-05:002009-02-09T15:20:00.000-05:00My sister has a daughter who is autistic. She some...My sister has a daughter who is autistic. She sometimes is uncontrollable. So ignorant people stare and make comments. My sister handles it better then I would. <BR/>You are beautiful, obviously outside and after reading your blog, inside too. There are a lot of us who have other problems, being overweight has made me a target many times. So I understand how you feel. So what can we do? Nothing. Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-30384171478971853672009-02-09T12:48:00.000-05:002009-02-09T12:48:00.000-05:00Wow! All of these posts are powerful! You are al...Wow! All of these posts are powerful! You are all an amazing group of women and I am glad to be here among you. Thanks for sharing. <BR/><BR/>In my personal belief, we are all beautiful and unique and special in the eyes of God. I wish everyone shared this thought. <BR/><BR/>I feel pity for those who are so insecure with themselves that they viciously attack others. These are the people Sophia Danuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507765127034480395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-75750995947795078302009-02-09T12:26:00.000-05:002009-02-09T12:26:00.000-05:00Cindy--I'm sorry your husband had to deal with tha...Cindy--I'm sorry your husband had to deal with that. Sometimes I just can't help but shake my head. People can be so cruel. <BR/><BR/>{Mia wrote}<I>Once certain disabilities seem "normal" to kids, they no longer stare or whisper.</I> --SOOO True, Mia! <BR/><BR/>Emma--Yes, every child is a blessing! I agree 100%!Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-63297655881518199212009-02-09T12:21:00.000-05:002009-02-09T12:21:00.000-05:00Anne,Very touching post. It's so sad to see how cr...Anne,<BR/><BR/>Very touching post. It's so sad to see how cruel people can be with their thoughtlessness. Children are beautiful gifts and should be treated as such no matter what problems they might have.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/>EmmaEmma Laihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00575747694031510440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-65958576059599898542009-02-09T12:18:00.000-05:002009-02-09T12:18:00.000-05:00Kids will always stare at what's different and may...Kids will always stare at what's different and maybe laugh out of nervousness, but adults should know better. There's a show called Jackass where these young guys, some skateboarders, do dumbass things, and there's a guy on that show who's a dwarf and calls himself Wee Man. My son and I were in Target yesterday, and my son said in awed tones, "There's Wee Man." I turned and Wee Man was walkingMia Varanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513727320738220942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-64454274146133285242009-02-09T12:04:00.000-05:002009-02-09T12:04:00.000-05:00Oh Anne,I couldn't agree with you more,my hubb...Oh Anne,I couldn't agree with you more,my hubby got burnt on 70% of his legs with acid,when he was 18, we were dating by this time,& it took a long time for his legs to heal,but in the mean time,he had to wear shorts,& the comments people made. I swear I don't understand why parents don't teach there children,much less themselves about respect & treating & talking Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605638591554884818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-43543874240627504772009-02-09T11:52:00.000-05:002009-02-09T11:52:00.000-05:00Regina--It's amazing to me that adults can be so c...Regina--It's amazing to me that adults can be so cruel. Kids can be curious, it's natural, but when an adult man frowns at you and says 'oh gross', then points you out to his daughter so she can gawk too, that really makes a person just want to hit something. Still, I'm so blessed. I think about what this other woman has had to deal with having injuries to her face and it just makes me want to Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-75082406264399837952009-02-09T10:54:00.000-05:002009-02-09T10:54:00.000-05:00What a powerful post.Having two disabled kids, I'v...What a powerful post.<BR/><BR/>Having two disabled kids, I've watched them cry a million tears as they have endured the harsh comments of strangers who haven't a clue what's wrong with them, but still feel free to offer their hateful comments.<BR/><BR/>I've come to realize that pretty truly is as pretty does. And you, my dear, are gorgeous. So are my babies.<BR/><BR/>Truth is, for most of us, Liane Gentry Skyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393035282032592271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-89372329388899153072009-02-09T10:50:00.000-05:002009-02-09T10:50:00.000-05:00Stuff like that is hard to deal with but it does m...Stuff like that is hard to deal with but it does make you stronger. I don't understand the staring and comments ESPECIALLY from adults. My 13 month old had a flat head in the back and had to wear a helmet on her head from 6 months until she was 12 months old. I swear, kids almost never stared. Once in a while they would ask while she wore it but that didn't bother me. Adults on the other hand...Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-48238557236810041322009-02-09T10:40:00.000-05:002009-02-09T10:40:00.000-05:00I tend to think these kinds of things can make us ...I tend to think these kinds of things can make us stronger. I'm so sorry you had to deal with this and all the operations. As to the people who stare or comment? Whatever happened to manners? I hope they never have to know how hard this kind of thing can be. I admire you so much for dealing with this with strength and courage. You are one of the nicest people I know..and very pretty, too!Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.com