tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294832262447672396.post2171252052061607390..comments2023-10-02T06:10:16.628-03:00Comments on Free Falling in the Great White UP: StunnedMichelle Morgan-Coolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671529553739362752noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294832262447672396.post-703609700585313512009-04-21T17:20:00.000-03:002009-04-21T17:20:00.000-03:00Thank you for your thoughts, ladies.
It's not tha...Thank you for your thoughts, ladies.<br /><br />It's not that I would ever seriously considering taking swimming away from the Blue Jay, she has worked too hard and it is too important and rewarding to her. But I was stunned by what I didn't know, with the possibilities of what could have happened in the past. I will run this by her neurologist the next time we speak but in the meantime, I think we need to be a lot more careful and aware of what we tell people. And obviously leaving her sister in charge when there is no lifeguard present cannot be a plan.<br /><br />Yes, punky, it's both rewarding and exhausting at the same time. I am truly amazed at how far the Blue Jay has come. And honoured to be her mother. Even if there are days I could happily ... well, perhaps we won't go there right now. ;-)Michelle Morgan-Coolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03671529553739362752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294832262447672396.post-36692407397187864922009-04-20T14:53:00.000-03:002009-04-20T14:53:00.000-03:00It's so hard being a parent of a teenager with moo...It's so hard being a parent of a teenager with mood swings, hormone rages...all that good stuff that leaves a parent feeling overwhelmed and sometimes wondering, "where did I do wrong with this person that I no longer know?!" On top of having to deal with needs that are special with our teens has to put you in an unbelievable dilemma. Understanding how important it is to keep her safe, yet knowing the independence that she needs to survive. <br /><br />On the one hand, I suppose one can say I'm lucky to have a child who at 20 years old and who's develomentally at the level of a 12 month old. I don't have the job of teaching her the reward and goals of living independently. On the other hand, seeing the benefit of your work blossom in your daughter has to give you joy beyond words. We all only want the best for our children. We want them to be the best they can be, with what they are able to do. And its an absolute thrill when they achieve that goal no matter how big or small.<br /><br />At some point we have to let go and let them live their lives to the fullest. Maybe this is where we rely on God to take care of our children. After doing everything possible for their safety. And just pray they'll be okay.Punkys Dilemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157832155066153504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294832262447672396.post-24418693481329890582009-04-19T12:54:00.000-03:002009-04-19T12:54:00.000-03:00That is an excellent question. My next door neigh...That is an excellent question. My next door neighbor is 94, lives alone and takes care of herself but in reality she has a network of people who take care of her in a number of ways. One person gives her the newspaper every day but they don’t just drop it at her door … they make sure they talk to her so they know she is ok. Another person makes sure she has fresh bread and milk so that she isn’t stretching out her weekly grocery order. I make sure that her garbage is removed every day. And on it goes. Is this woman independent? I think so but she is because the neighbors have taken her under their wings as best they can. It sounds to me like the Blue Jay is surrounded by people who care, are aware of the challenges and who pay attention … that is enough.Isabellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294832262447672396.post-46271134553354656972009-04-18T21:04:00.000-03:002009-04-18T21:04:00.000-03:00Well you have brought up an interesting and certai...Well you have brought up an interesting and certainly worrying problem.One that I cannot even begin to give an opinion on because, as you say the Blue Jay has worked hard to get where she is now in swimming. And she enjoys it. And I think that living is such a risk ... walking, running,driving, travelling, climbing trees ...eating even. And ... oh my Goodness, what a difficult situation.Eileennoreply@blogger.com