tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post772409184005833798..comments2023-10-22T10:31:09.224-04:00Comments on Just BEing John-Michael: Sharing An InterviewJohn-Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-23567890234375973632008-12-30T13:29:00.000-05:002008-12-30T13:29:00.000-05:00While I'm sorry that you don't see or talk to your...While I'm sorry that you don't see or talk to your son, I'm happy that you were able to see the good you'd done.<BR/><BR/>You are a good, strong, intelligent, caring, wise human being and father, John-Michael. <BR/><BR/>May this new year bring only good things to you.nitebyrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967190902623933068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-17850426303211620852008-12-28T00:03:00.000-05:002008-12-28T00:03:00.000-05:00Good evening...If it's alright with you, I added y...Good evening...If it's alright with you, I added you to my list of "Sweet Friends to Visit" on my blog, if it's not alright, I can, with much regret remove it...so please let me know. Hope your having an excellent evening!<BR/><BR/> Hugs<BR/> AnnetteAnnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248700489568481970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-81485884585729992962008-12-23T23:53:00.000-05:002008-12-23T23:53:00.000-05:00SUPERB!!! My son has ADHD and it has been a strugg...SUPERB!!! My son has ADHD and it has been a struggle all of his life, especially with schools...they want zombies in class, not my baby, I wouldn't allow it, he older now and handles it extremely well, with out med's, life is still difficult for him tho...I have a god daughter with downs syndrome, shes my love, I don't really understand why they call "Downs syndrome" she's anything but down, it should be retitled to "Up Syndrome", her Mom worries about her future and public schools and etc, and stranger's, complete strangers will ask the most uneducated questions, like. "Did you Know" would it had made a difference if Mom & Dad did know? I don't think so, "How bad will she be when shes older?" ummm, lets see here.."How bad is your child?" shes is such a blessing in my life, and the love the give away in truly a gift, a gift I got to experience with her birth and being given the honor of being her God Mother!!<BR/> Hugs to you<BR/> Annette<BR/>P.S.<BR/> I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248700489568481970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-84319520909659371152008-12-23T16:57:00.000-05:002008-12-23T16:57:00.000-05:00Thank you Sandra, My Dear Friend. My Heart sends a...Thank you <B><I>Sandra</I></B>, My Dear Friend. My Heart sends affectionate and fond wishes to You in this special time and season. ('cause I love you)<BR/><BR/>Lovingly ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-87513562925358525352008-12-23T16:15:00.000-05:002008-12-23T16:15:00.000-05:00John-Michael, wishing you a very Merry, Merry Chri...John-Michael, wishing you a very Merry, Merry Christmas. Miss you. xoSandraReehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16305161476021509074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-46758206611573979752008-12-23T14:17:00.000-05:002008-12-23T14:17:00.000-05:00As I said in the interview, it "stings," Rose, My ...As I said in the interview, it "stings," <B><I>Rose</I></B>, My Darlin.' Thank you, though, for your kind thoughtfulness. I love you.<BR/><BR/>My 'Hugs' to you ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-37151915268696681622008-12-23T12:39:00.000-05:002008-12-23T12:39:00.000-05:00John-Michael,I didn't realize you hadn't spoken or...John-Michael,<BR/>I didn't realize you hadn't spoken or seen your son. That breaks my heart. But you are so selfless...how lucky is Matt to have you to call his "dad."<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>RoseKissing of the Frogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621769823368917856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-84179004297357296952008-12-22T14:28:00.000-05:002008-12-22T14:28:00.000-05:00My Dear Mrs C, I see that I struck a note of famil...My Dear <B><I>Mrs C</I></B>, I see that I struck a note of familiarity with you and your experience. I hope that, in some way, I have encouraged you in your efforts.<BR/><BR/>And, yes ... I did pursue an 'intermediary' intervention (I am really not much of a "roll over and play dead" sort of guy [smile]), but was informed by "the authorities" that, inasmuch as Matt is of "legal age," and has not been legally determined to be incapable of acting on his own behalf (something that I would not subject him to) ... and he was not "encouraged" to sign a "release form" that would give me access to him and/or anything having to do with him ... I had no "rights" to discuss him or to have anyone else discuss his personal situation with me. So, I am legally, and actually, isolated from him. Yep! It just keeps "stinging!"<BR/><BR/>Your concern and care is, nonetheless, appreciated. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Lovingly ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-42920490838274093822008-12-22T12:38:00.000-05:002008-12-22T12:38:00.000-05:00"In a word … you can’t!" (You're so right John Mic..."In a word … you can’t!" <BR/><BR/>(You're so right John Michael!!!)<BR/><BR/>"Yep! That’s about it. My experience has been that if I am willing to let Individuals or Organizations … whose role or mission in life is to ’administer’ the programs or services (I use the word advisedly) that are intended, by well-meaning Initiators, to reach out to the needs of those who find themselves less than optimally functional … operate at their own discretion or with their own set of priorities … my son will suffer neglect and even some measure of abuse."<BR/><BR/>Oh, yeah. That's why we're homeschooling. Because the public schools find autistic kids are so much easier to deal with when ya lock 'em in the closet, you know?? Stupid school system.<BR/><BR/>I have to just submit for your consideration on the "sting..."<BR/><BR/>Is it possible someone may be manipulating your son into this request of no contact? Would it not be ok to have an intermediary ask if he might want contact later, or a Christmas card or something? My heart just aches reading that. Of course you know best, but the mom in me just goes, pretty please can't he just say hi sometimes???Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-41363107007343041042008-12-22T06:36:00.000-05:002008-12-22T06:36:00.000-05:00My Darling, Precious Carole... I have no dearer no...My Darling, Precious <B><I>Carole</I></B>... I have no dearer nor treasured Friend than you. And I count every year and every experience accumulated over these past 40 years of our becoming part of one another, as Life's finest compliment and Gift to me. Your faithful and true steadfastness in our shared life=experience makes mine so much richer, and more fun!<BR/><BR/>Thank you, Dearest One, for your kind validation of all that I offered in this bit of an interview. You ... better than anyone else ... have the ultimate perspective and honorable Character to know that validity of what I have offered. To 'hear' your words reassures me that I have, indeed, been as candid and forthcoming as I tried to be.<BR/><BR/>I love you, <B><I>Carole</I></B>.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-75934208578964805912008-12-21T23:05:00.000-05:002008-12-21T23:05:00.000-05:00Remembering Matthew's birth, and reflecting on you...Remembering Matthew's birth, and reflecting on your words within this interview and the other Matthewisms, my heart and mind is deeply touched with warm memories and poignant thoughts. You indeed are a special dad and a unique caring person!<BR/>Those who are privileged to call you friend are truly fortunate, and so glad to be within that realm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-51652463689332504912008-12-21T10:30:00.000-05:002008-12-21T10:30:00.000-05:00You, My Dear FXSmom, are more than welcome! 'Tis s...You, My Dear <B><I>FXSmom</I></B>, are more than welcome! 'Tis so nice to hear from you. I send a Heart-smile to you ... for, hearing from you, makes my Heart smile.<BR/><BR/>Lovingly ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-53120243702084038692008-12-21T07:56:00.000-05:002008-12-21T07:56:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing this John-Michael :o)Thanks for sharing this John-Michael :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-18163534310248191052008-12-21T06:29:00.000-05:002008-12-21T06:29:00.000-05:00It pleases me to know that this bit of openness ha...It pleases me to know that this bit of openness has revealed more of who I am and what I am about to you, <B><I>Joni</I></B>, My Precious Co-Pilgrim in our earthly walk. Any possibility that we can walk closer and more in step with each other is an opportunity that I do not want to miss. I treasure our extraordinary friendship and the love shared in its embrace.<BR/><BR/>Lovingly ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-44015669208315775792008-12-21T06:27:00.000-05:002008-12-21T06:27:00.000-05:00How lovely, Dear Casdok, to consider that I could ...How lovely, Dear <B><I>Casdok</I></B>, to consider that I could bring something that I can give to you as a gift, from my respectfully admiring Heart. Yours has always been a Story that I bow to in humble honor and appreciation. I would, if only the power was mine, lift, lighten, and make smooth the path that you walk.<BR/><BR/>Lovingly ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-64159296622926513282008-12-21T04:27:00.000-05:002008-12-21T04:27:00.000-05:00'I offer determination … where he is not equipped ...'I offer determination … where he is not equipped to be determined for himself.'<BR/><BR/>These words stood out for me.<BR/>Thank you for sharing.Casdokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497897393162856190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-18659372270933998692008-12-21T03:23:00.000-05:002008-12-21T03:23:00.000-05:00you are a patient and loving soul JM...I was unawa...you are a patient and loving soul JM...I was unaware that your son did not live with you...I hope the "sting" is lessened by knowing him so well...<BR/><BR/>interesting interview...candid and heartfelt, but I'd expect nothing less...*wink<BR/><BR/>wishing you joy in these last few days of 2008 ~ where does the time go?Joni https://www.blogger.com/profile/01471677167011145245noreply@blogger.com