tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post866457127687788585..comments2023-12-21T05:46:01.833-05:00Comments on Happy Soul Project: 6 Thoughts for 6 Months as a Special Needs Mum Happy Soul Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653500216357181319noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-74809490099311974922016-03-24T02:37:27.048-04:002016-03-24T02:37:27.048-04:00I absolutely love your blog, insta, and Facebook! ...I absolutely love your blog, insta, and Facebook! Your children are beautiful and so funny, and the live between Noal & Pip is amazing to see. <br />I've always wondered one thing though..why is it that you call Reid Pip? How did you come up with both names? And why is is that Pip is the name you mostly use for her?<br />Take Carr, and god bless you & your beautiful family 💞Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-54374891428669406682013-11-08T16:54:21.162-05:002013-11-08T16:54:21.162-05:00Wonderful post about your beautiful Reid. Thank y...Wonderful post about your beautiful Reid. Thank you. Our son Carson is just past two. I remember having the same feelings you did in the hospital. Utter devastation and grief. I cried outside the hospital for a long time. I prayed for the doctor's 'suspicions' to be wrong. They weren't of course and we began the same tumble you did - trying to figure out how our life would ever be OK again. I wish I could go back in time and tell myself that not only would we 'survive', that our family would thrive and grow (mature?) in ways that we couldn't have thought possible. I remember shortly after we brought him home, I was holding him and he was looking up at his daddy. I remember thinking that this beautifully 'different' little pumpkin wasn't making any judgements about me - how dare I make judgments about him. I began to cry again.. not out of despair, but out of shame for ever looking at my son with disappointment. Every day with him is a miracle.. he is our miracle. He has taught us so much & the love we have for our son is absolute... like the love you feel for your beautiful daughter. I pray for her continued health and with all the best to your family.Chrishttps://www.facebook.com/Carsons.Corner.CCPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-19288925767489604212013-08-15T08:59:41.727-04:002013-08-15T08:59:41.727-04:00Please don't apologize...I love when others sh...Please don't apologize...I love when others share their thoughts & comments....I learn from that!!! Cooper sounds just lovely!! And I agree the Ds community is unreal with such support and amazing people...Glad you found Happy Soul Project...Happy Soul Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653500216357181319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-80283240825060615662013-08-13T10:09:21.578-04:002013-08-13T10:09:21.578-04:00I love it!! My Cooper with DS just turned two. I c...I love it!! My Cooper with DS just turned two. I couldn't have said it better "love and support is life changing". This community which was all complete stranges have reached out in more ways than I could ever imagine and it really has changed the way I view and treat others. Cooper has not had many medical problems yet or at least major ones so we are really lucky in that way but I still work full time. We have had LOTS of daycare problems and my momma bear protectivness has come out in more ways that I would have ever thought possible. I HATE confrontation really hate it face to face. BUT I will battle away when it comes to what is right for Cooper. And really don't find myself getting emotional which tends to happen. I guess someone is helping me remember that it would only make things worse. Cooper is a fighter I watch him fight to be just like his brother every day (which by the way I also was upset about but for no good reason) they are best buds. Cole my oldest asked me the other day if I got Cooper just for him because he is his best friend. And he thinks we went together and picked out Cooper from the store. But you know if that was the way it happens (picking out from the store) I would pick Cooper! He is perfect the way he is!Sorry for the long post. Brooke Hutchingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-77199863570688863252013-07-04T15:12:31.509-04:002013-07-04T15:12:31.509-04:00Hiya Peter & family...Welcome to Happy Soul Pr...Hiya Peter & family...Welcome to Happy Soul Project- so glad you found us!!! So glad to hear from others who have been there & have the same feelings- Kinda validates my own in a way...Thanks for sharing & glad you're along for the journey with us..Happy Soul Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653500216357181319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-22386802965507402032013-07-04T10:46:59.646-04:002013-07-04T10:46:59.646-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Happy Soul Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653500216357181319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-1097763114709702942013-06-25T14:12:18.871-04:002013-06-25T14:12:18.871-04:00My wife forwarded me this post today because it sp...My wife forwarded me this post today because it speaks so well to our experience as parents of two children, our youngest with Down syndrome. You've so perfectly captured the feelings we've had as we've dealt with unexpected diagnoses, surgeries, worries and joys. What you feel to be true now is still true for us now as we prepare for our youngest son's second birthday next week. Just some of the emotions are a little less raw now as we find ourselves caught up in the craziness of our daily lives. <br />I look forward to reading about what's next for your family as I wonder what's next for ours. <br />Fans from Minnesota, <br />Peter and Jodi Rebuffoni<br />(sons Enzo- almost 5 and Maceo- almost 2) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07427848421964694670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-46996352464087147772013-06-25T14:11:37.476-04:002013-06-25T14:11:37.476-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07427848421964694670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-76500076839092724662013-06-23T15:10:50.464-04:002013-06-23T15:10:50.464-04:00Thank you for sharing as well...It's amazing t...Thank you for sharing as well...It's amazing to hear from other Ds mummas...Appreciate your thoughts & taking the time to comment....Thanks so much..Happy Soul Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653500216357181319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-62051251644701575922013-06-22T20:36:50.856-04:002013-06-22T20:36:50.856-04:00Your words are so full of honesty and wisdom. I h...Your words are so full of honesty and wisdom. I had many of the same feelings when our daughter was born, gutted and ignorant. However, 14 years later my daughter loves to go to school, loves to play the Wii, sends me text messages that are so cute and funny, and right at this moment she is holed up in her room with two of her friends giggling about everything, just like teenagers do. Reid will continue to amaze you, and you will realize how closed your eyes were until she came along. Thanks for sharing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-60460756494506914402013-06-22T15:00:38.270-04:002013-06-22T15:00:38.270-04:00Thanks...I'm starting to believe they really a...Thanks...I'm starting to believe they really are angels too!!!Happy Soul Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653500216357181319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-51050171225243199762013-06-22T15:00:01.373-04:002013-06-22T15:00:01.373-04:00I totally agree with you Sheila- There definately ...I totally agree with you Sheila- There definately is no "normal" & that's kinda the beauty of it all, I think....Thanks for sharing & cute that your little Dianna does that too:)Happy Soul Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653500216357181319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-31610598998799847732013-06-22T14:26:53.723-04:002013-06-22T14:26:53.723-04:00She is adorable! That last picture was so funny f...She is adorable! That last picture was so funny for me to see, because my little Dianna {now 14 months, she has Trisomy 21}, sits holding her foot up all the time.<br /><br />I love the things you shared and your honesty. I think one thing I have learned is that there is no normal; I've even quit using the word because it just doesn't seem to fit anymore.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675572031092928728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-83959582255528650822013-06-22T14:11:34.615-04:002013-06-22T14:11:34.615-04:00They truly are a blessing an angel sent from above...They truly are a blessing an angel sent from above my son with down syndrome just turned 12 on the 20 th and I wouldnt change a thing about him....Your daughter is a doll.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-74346220042057203602013-06-20T15:21:30.531-04:002013-06-20T15:21:30.531-04:00Muls...you have to stop writing such beautiful com...Muls...you have to stop writing such beautiful comments...You make me cry all the time...Thank you for this...I know Pip will inspire anyone who reads this blog but it's those that are closest in my life that will actually see the change in me...So thank you...I LOVE YOUHappy Soul Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653500216357181319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-78725102738073065362013-06-20T15:20:18.170-04:002013-06-20T15:20:18.170-04:00Hi Pat....Noal was in gymnastics this winter so yo...Hi Pat....Noal was in gymnastics this winter so you never know Reid might just follow in his footsteps...<br />Miss you..Happy Soul Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653500216357181319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-8520929001349550062013-06-20T15:19:38.408-04:002013-06-20T15:19:38.408-04:00Ahh I hope Gavin is doing well....Amazing how they...Ahh I hope Gavin is doing well....Amazing how they bounce back eh? Thanks for reading the blog...Happy Soul Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653500216357181319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-79050703525933079152013-06-20T15:18:42.694-04:002013-06-20T15:18:42.694-04:00Thank you so very much for continually thinking of...Thank you so very much for continually thinking of Reid & all of us...I feel like we really are living some sort of "dawn" now after all we've been through....Thanks again...Happy Soul Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653500216357181319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-31436094452822398672013-06-20T08:37:52.040-04:002013-06-20T08:37:52.040-04:00T ~ you amaze me..I am so inspired, each and every...T ~ you amaze me..I am so inspired, each and every blog post I read. You have a way to move people with your words that is undeniable. I am beyond proud of who you were when we first met 15 years ago, the beautiful soul you have become, and the absolutely amazing person you aspire to be...This journey you are on has changed your life, and in turn, has also changed the lives of others, including mine.. You are a part of something truly special..and I honestly believe in my heart of hearts you were hand picked for this. Over the last six months you have shared your soul with all of us, and for that two little words "thank you" don't seem quite enough...I know we don't get all too mushy these days...but I needed you to know that you've changed the way I look at life. Realizing it's too short to sweat the small stuff. I live now reminding myself daily of how much I have to be grateful for, how kind I should be to others, and to embrace every situation as it comes. Pip and Noal have an incredible, strong, kind hearted role model to show them how to live their life..they have you...<br /><br />Crazy how life has changed...and is definitely more beautiful xoxMulsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-23534223027151400932013-06-19T22:34:06.749-04:002013-06-19T22:34:06.749-04:00Hi Tara and Craig,
Your 6 thoughts are amzaing....Hi Tara and Craig, <br /><br />Your 6 thoughts are amzaing. I think the picture of Reid shows she just might be a gymnast ... what a pose .. LOL. I hope you two are planning a trip to New Liskeard this summer ??<br /><br />Take care. PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-79602917104259654182013-06-19T05:47:30.885-04:002013-06-19T05:47:30.885-04:00My little Gavin is 6 months old, too. Born Novembe...My little Gavin is 6 months old, too. Born November 30th with Ds. We've been doing the same thing - heart surgery and all. He's number six in our family and SO loved! Beautiful blog. Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622113861797773191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-26960197784461598832013-06-18T23:02:53.862-04:002013-06-18T23:02:53.862-04:00You and your family will always be in my prayers. ...You and your family will always be in my prayers. Reid is a "living angel" who will continue to make you live your life in awe and wonder. You are a beautiful young woman who has been through so much already!! My dear sweet daddy always told me that "the darkness always comes before the dawn"!! The sun comes up slowly and becomes more brilliant as the day goes on. You and your little Reid will shine like the sun. Although there will be ups and downs, as you continue to grow older I, as a mother of two, know that the rewards of motherhood are endless and abundant. My children and their children, complete the circle of my life. At the age of 65, I can honestly say that I am a much better person for having had my daughters. They have taught me much more than I could ever have taught them. I hope you are able to continue to live in the present and witness each and every moment of your little one's lives. I wish you all a life filled with love, joy and peace.xoxoxoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-52105489721327160462013-06-18T21:14:02.259-04:002013-06-18T21:14:02.259-04:00Deb, that is so great to hear...I love hearing fro...Deb, that is so great to hear...I love hearing from other mums especially in regards to siblings...I checked out your FB page- amazing...Happy Soul Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653500216357181319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-11626424922221783422013-06-18T21:13:10.361-04:002013-06-18T21:13:10.361-04:00Thank you Suzanne...Thank you Suzanne...Happy Soul Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653500216357181319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-818973399306650502.post-24234094226247427072013-06-18T21:12:44.934-04:002013-06-18T21:12:44.934-04:00Thank you so much for sharing...I know I've fo...Thank you so much for sharing...I know I've found help in others stories...those mums who have been there-done that!!! So thank you...I hope your son is onward & upward from a health perspective from here on out...Happy Soul Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653500216357181319noreply@blogger.com