tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post2218181770630781395..comments2024-03-28T03:35:52.176-04:00Comments on Love That Max : It's National Delurker Day!Ellen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-33664819908969594442010-01-28T13:00:58.680-05:002010-01-28T13:00:58.680-05:00Ellen-
Sorry to have been just lurking. Let me tak...Ellen-<br />Sorry to have been just lurking. Let me take this opportunity to tell you how much I love your funny, touching, inspiring writing. Max and Sabrina are wonderful, and you're amazing. I recommend your blog to parents all the time. Thank you!<br />LauraDr.Laura Markhamhttp://www.ahaparenting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-66434828555882329432010-01-17T17:11:57.345-05:002010-01-17T17:11:57.345-05:00Hi, my name is Sarah, and I am a blog lurker. ;) M...Hi, my name is Sarah, and I am a blog lurker. ;) My daughter is also a stroke survivor and I've become really drawn to your blog because while you seem to be a hugely successful advocate for Max, you also write about other things and make me laugh a lot too. I find most "special needs" blogs depressing, but this one is always so inspiring and real, and I appreciate that in so many ways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-19946380004201215832010-01-17T15:58:18.079-05:002010-01-17T15:58:18.079-05:00I'm a pretty good lurker. I love blogs!
I'...I'm a pretty good lurker. I love blogs!<br /><br />I'm a teacher and love any blogs related to courageous people with amazing kids. Thanks for sharing in your fun.<br /><br />--BrandyBrandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-64069759766620163112010-01-16T01:46:22.762-05:002010-01-16T01:46:22.762-05:00Hi Ellen - I think that you know I lurk all the ti...Hi Ellen - I think that you know I lurk all the time! I love your site and hearing all about Max.<br /><br />By the way, I was thinking of Max last night as I was trying to find Little Dude a toddler Vikings t-shirt. I did not have any luck, but I was wondering if Max was going to be a Vikings fan for the weekend :)<br /><br />You are wonderful! Thanks for the great site!Kierahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187614427642053939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-2761880131214966102010-01-15T07:09:50.369-05:002010-01-15T07:09:50.369-05:00Wow. I am blown away. Really. Thank you.Wow. I am blown away. Really. Thank you.Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-19576596888355094592010-01-14T23:16:12.283-05:002010-01-14T23:16:12.283-05:00I love your blog, I'm just not very commenty. ...I love your blog, I'm just not very commenty. (I think this is the third comment I've left here!) I do want to say though that I love the color purple :)Gabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929181513964893788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-45681591738758918682010-01-14T22:35:49.076-05:002010-01-14T22:35:49.076-05:00Hi Ellen...I do so LOVE your blog. :) I don't ...Hi Ellen...I do so LOVE your blog. :) I don't comment every day, but I do read.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597901803216176184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-84079647026148216592010-01-14T22:35:48.903-05:002010-01-14T22:35:48.903-05:00I've been lurking for about a month (give or t...I've been lurking for about a month (give or take) I found you through Sarah from Class of 2008.jackiehttp://www.studentsoflife.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-55924146694752126502010-01-14T22:30:19.271-05:002010-01-14T22:30:19.271-05:00I actually love the color purple too :)I would lov...I actually love the color purple too :)I would love to invite you to look at my blog.... http://all-about-the-savings.blogspot.com/Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17468556743530081819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-79701362007346745382010-01-14T22:22:17.990-05:002010-01-14T22:22:17.990-05:00Here I am -- not exactly delurking, but i didn'...Here I am -- not exactly delurking, but i didn't want to be left out!!Janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04698631393981500336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-13937378642983521022010-01-14T21:39:38.902-05:002010-01-14T21:39:38.902-05:00In honor of National Delurker day I am here. Love...In honor of National Delurker day I am here. Love see and reading about your children. And will continue to pray for all of you. Happy that Max and Sabrina are doing so good. smgoodie<br />smgunderscoregdpathotmaildotcomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-57080232358818558332010-01-14T21:32:33.203-05:002010-01-14T21:32:33.203-05:00Hi Ellen, I have been here a while. Found you thro...Hi Ellen, I have been here a while. Found you through Fighting monsters with Rubber Swords. I am a fan of yours. You have a great sense of humor, write well, lead an interesting life and have 2 adorable, very photogenic kids. I pray Maxs' stem cell infusion helps. It does seem like its made a difference from your comments.<br />I have found other blogs worth reading through their comments here, like my three ring circus and Jo the giant tamer (something like that)Barbara from Bostonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-12814652237202011462010-01-14T20:58:59.796-05:002010-01-14T20:58:59.796-05:00Well, I don't know if you would call me a lurk...Well, I don't know if you would call me a lurker...I have commented a few times here and there. Only when I feel I can add to the conversation. I have been following your blog for about a year now. Found you thru General Hysteria. I also have a child with CP. She is a delightful 6 1/2 year old with a funny sense of humor and stubborn streak that will help her in life. (I keep telling myself that as I try NOT to bang my head on the wall, when she is being stubborn!) :). Abby is also a twin and her sister, who was much sicker in the NICU, is as they say "typical"...whatever that means. We also have a spunky 18 month old who thinks she is 6 so our lives are full. <br /><br />I really appreciate your sense of humor and have found that I read everyday and look forward to your blog. It helps to know another parent is feeling or going thru what I have/am going thru. Like someone posted before...I don't know what I would have done without the internet.<br /><br />Thanks for your writing and I will try to post more.<br /><br />Also as a busy mom of 3 I would love the Burt's Bees Basket. :) shart1234@hotmail.comSarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-89825951192299786412010-01-14T20:54:57.013-05:002010-01-14T20:54:57.013-05:00I admit it, I am mostly a lurker. I do comment sp...I admit it, I am mostly a lurker. I do comment sporadically ... and intend to be more "vocal" ...<br /><br />I love your blog, Ellen. I love the issues you raise and the realistic yet hopeful perspective you share.<br /><br />My five year old son has CP (spastic triplegia) as a result of a premature birth. He is a twin and has a three year old brother as well. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing Max and Sabrina with all of us ... even us lurkers!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09474725978514281212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-62117690976572288052010-01-14T20:15:09.245-05:002010-01-14T20:15:09.245-05:00Hi- I was lured in by your post title and now of c...Hi- I was lured in by your post title and now of course, had to leave a comment! LOL!The Accidental Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00409271721074309249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-59269795547017615032010-01-14T18:37:12.365-05:002010-01-14T18:37:12.365-05:00I am a mixture of lurker and commentor. I agree wi...I am a mixture of lurker and commentor. I agree with Candace that if you enjoy something then let the blogger know. Having said that, if I don't have anything intelligent to say I won't comment. I read regularly, although only a recent follower. Enjoy the positive attitude and warm friendly atmosphere here, very much:) A big thank you:) JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04057803269417950110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-31595996807695051292010-01-14T17:47:22.975-05:002010-01-14T17:47:22.975-05:00I try really hard not to lurk. It really bugs me! ...I try really hard not to lurk. It really bugs me! If you take the time to read someone's blog you should be polite and comment to let them know that they aren't blogging all alone! I thought about Max the other morning as we sat next to a tractor trailer that was purple. Faith couldn't take her eyes off of it!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201448627487443779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-3690362021438391552010-01-14T17:09:45.290-05:002010-01-14T17:09:45.290-05:00I'm loving your blog! I teach special educatio...I'm loving your blog! I teach special education and I love having the chance to read your perspective on the world of raising a child with special needs. It's so nice to be reminded of how our children are people with full, wonderful lives- it helps keep everything in perspective. Thank you for the great posts! Max sounds like a child I would absolutely adore teaching.organized chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050635225751382130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-1423002827531676862010-01-14T17:04:00.166-05:002010-01-14T17:04:00.166-05:00Reading your blog is probably one of the highlight...Reading your blog is probably one of the highlights of my day. I love reading about Max and Sabrina too for that matter!!! And just like Max my favorite color is purple! Hope You're having a great day.I Love You More Than...https://www.blogger.com/profile/11280066789454640658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-9484844791131440342010-01-14T17:00:38.815-05:002010-01-14T17:00:38.815-05:00Hey Ellen
I read your blog regularly, but have onl...Hey Ellen<br />I read your blog regularly, but have only commented once or twice before (when we both had brushes with fame and got filmed for a TV show). I am mum to Ashlea whose favourite colour is... green - although she calls it turtle - because her favourite toy turtle is green.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793960049542281502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-44306947952183985312010-01-14T16:45:37.360-05:002010-01-14T16:45:37.360-05:00I am Delurkering...
I do not have a special needs ...I am Delurkering...<br />I do not have a special needs child but admire, pray and bless those that do. Your blog sets my reality scale right and I need that sometimes. I love the fact that Max loves purple. My oldest daughter has always loved purple ... in fact picked, or so we think, a college that had purple colors. Sabrina makes me smile because she reminds me of my youngest daughter. That twinkle in her eye means something and that meaning only grows as she grows. My children have volunteered with special needs children since they were very young... ages 8 & 10. Now as young, very popular, woman they are friends with these special needs children and have bridged that gap in high school that I am sure parents must fear when they send their children to school with the general population. Will they be accepted? Will things be the same for them on some/any level? Will someone make fun of them? Will they feel different? I can not tell you have many times I have been stopped by teachers and parents saying how wonderful it is that Alexa & Jenna, my daughters, are with special needs children. It brings me to tears every time. Find that bridge... speical olympics is a great place to start there are so many volunteers of the same age that want to connect. My younger daughter started a program when she was in the 5th grade called Reading Buddies... She went to her teacher and the Multi Disabled teacher to arrange a time once a week while her class was having quiet reading and 3-5 kids would go to the Multi Disabled room and read to the kids. These were kids of the same age that sat with them, let them sit on their laps, laid with them on big pillows and just read. That alone bridged the gap for many kids. Some kids did not feel comfortable, and that is understandable. I am sure you have a trusted friend or babysitter that gives you that comfort... now imagine your child in a high school where they are the stars in the halls and everyone saying hi to you and not ignoring you. You would be surprised how many of those kids, now as seniors are preparing for college and their major? Speical Education. I applaud all of you that live your lives dedicated to your children and their well being. My prayers are with you. <br /><br />Ellen... I am jealous... I want to write like you. You capture me and my heart every day. You have two ADORABLE children. Keep being the great parent you are...<br /><br />JanettaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01163477154568714023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-42257507295983945672010-01-14T16:07:48.166-05:002010-01-14T16:07:48.166-05:00I've just recently started commenting, but hav...I've just recently started commenting, but have been reading awhile. I'm mom to 2 year old Eddie, who has a genetic condition (atypical cri du chat syndrome) and PDD-NOS.Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08218141497400943875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-62693278973294068392010-01-14T15:47:09.454-05:002010-01-14T15:47:09.454-05:00last week was actually international delurker WEEK...last week was actually international delurker WEEK. Also ellen, check out my post for the day. You're included!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665407473272299474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-32429025794315260192010-01-14T15:26:11.736-05:002010-01-14T15:26:11.736-05:00I haven't been able to comment much lately, bu...I haven't been able to comment much lately, but I'm still here reading! and purple really is my favorite color too :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441176684416139172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-11026832755250094182010-01-14T15:08:05.339-05:002010-01-14T15:08:05.339-05:00Ok...........Now that I am feeling lower than low ...Ok...........Now that I am feeling lower than low I have to admit I think I am a blog lurker......I never meant to be it just happened. I have followed your blog for some time now and I have left comments but lately it seems all I ever do is read here and there and have not even posted to MY OWN BLOG since April.......I am WAY behind to the point I don't even know where or how to start back.<br /><br />Anyway.....I'll do better about leaving the comments!Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548157014316602160noreply@blogger.com