tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post1956561098252671680..comments2023-11-12T11:31:23.535-05:00Comments on My Five Men: A Is For AutismBetsy Brockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-6477366180258223582013-04-11T16:53:25.832-04:002013-04-11T16:53:25.832-04:00Thanks, Michael. :) Maybe it's how Spencer ha...Thanks, Michael. :) Maybe it's how Spencer has thinned down...I think it makes him look older, too!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-12628732140537329102013-04-11T16:52:41.715-04:002013-04-11T16:52:41.715-04:00oh, mary...that was sweet. :)oh, mary...that was sweet. :)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-88404863370723280812013-04-11T16:52:26.257-04:002013-04-11T16:52:26.257-04:00ah, but you're still wearing the outfit I want...ah, but you're still wearing the outfit I want! ha.Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-89740998556123517872013-04-10T10:29:20.158-04:002013-04-10T10:29:20.158-04:00Your summary at the end is so good, and totally sh...Your summary at the end is so good, and totally shows your indomitable spirit, Betsy. Any lesser person woudl not have such an outlook. I doubt I could either. You really a re the perfect mom for your kids --a ll of them. <br /><br />BTW, Spencer is looking quite a bit older than his brothers here, isn't he? I wonder why. Handsome. Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712046924863763290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-64141842525675916982013-04-08T07:02:30.577-04:002013-04-08T07:02:30.577-04:00"funny, affectionate and sweet"?
I think...<b>"funny, affectionate and sweet"?</b><br />I think they get that from you . . . corners of my lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014579908062866837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-76670786178838995042013-04-03T21:41:38.809-04:002013-04-03T21:41:38.809-04:00Oh wow, Betsy. Thanks for sharing this with us. ...Oh wow, Betsy. Thanks for sharing this with us. You are amazing. <br />The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-3568615734066446182013-04-03T10:36:31.888-04:002013-04-03T10:36:31.888-04:00You wish you could do something for me? Well, swe...You wish you could do something for me? Well, sweet Christel, you comment here is a gift in itself! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me these things. What an encouragement you are. I do agree that we should all find happiness in the little things and not be swallowed up in self pity or let the tragedies of life dictate our joy. And the why questions really are futile, aren't they? No sense in trying to figure out God with out finite minds. :) Thanks so much for your words here! xoBetsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-72387718858792309212013-04-03T07:28:02.258-04:002013-04-03T07:28:02.258-04:00Dear Betsy,
you are an inspiration and an example...Dear Betsy, <br />you are an inspiration and an example in many ways! Personally I love your blog with its mixture of deep thoughts, often humorous and witty language, beautiful photos, and playful passages on shoes and jewelry,housework and delicious food. It´s the mixture of real life. And, as everybody can see, you are able to live the full circle of this all, even though you have a three times BIG challenge in you life with your boys. But we can see that you indeed stayed or became a very resilient person, who manages to be a devoted mother, keep a real family life, where many would have failed, I guess, and sadly would have split up ( of course a credit goes to The Mister,too, even though he never reads your blog). Inmidst a life, which must be complicated in many aspects, you succeed in loving it and finding pleasure in many small things.<br />And, not to be forgotten, you stayed a real beautiful woman, none of the pains and hardships you most certainly must have endured, shows in your sweet face. For me this shows, that you really found a balance for your life. <br />There definitely comes hope from the image of your life, that one can cope with tough situations and still find joy and pleasure...<br />On the newest pictures the three boys look relaxed and happy. On most pictures they do. Which is remarkable, as one should not forget, that their´s must be a rather complicated life, too. Having to live in a world, which might not quite be in proportion with their inner beings and demands.<br />Betsy, I have read your guest post on autism with great compassion. I wish, I could do something for you, but alas, an ocean is between us. <br />Maybe I dare tell you a little thing from my experience, which helped me get through the challenges of my own life: I increasingly gave up the WHY questions. As I found, they are among the most torturing and as you described in your post, in many cases, you never get near a real answer or proof and the whys can therefore keep on plagueing you.<br />I feel better, not to connect even the question of God with the eternal WHY? So many cruel and unbelievably dreadful things happen in our world. From an early time of my life on I could not find a vision of God, which would present me with 'reasons', why he could be tolerating these things. For me 2. Mose 20 (not to make pictures of God) very much means, that we human beings should not try to imagine what and how exactly God is. With our restricted insight we are always in danger to end up imagining him as ( a much better, mightier) kind of human being...<br />My husband is a descendant of Martin Luther and has a PhD in Theology and his and my vision of God has become more abstract over the years. At least it gives me peace, that I do not have to figure out why God could have sent me hardships...<br />But this feels different in every heart, I think. I beg your pardon, if I´ve travelled too far...<br />My best wishes to you!<br />Christel Country Charmehttp://www.country-charme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-19733637194263899932013-04-02T08:57:41.889-04:002013-04-02T08:57:41.889-04:00Hi Sandie! I visited your blog...tried to see how...Hi Sandie! I visited your blog...tried to see how autism has affected your life and family but didn't see it right off. Would love to hear more!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-38151113735372037272013-04-02T08:56:48.794-04:002013-04-02T08:56:48.794-04:00I'm so glad you stopped by! Sounds like you e...I'm so glad you stopped by! Sounds like you enjoy your job even with it's demands and challenges. We've had good and not-so-good teachers and aides so I can relate to your comments here. Thank you.Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-65358706242701790132013-04-02T08:54:03.870-04:002013-04-02T08:54:03.870-04:00I'll take that big hug! ha. Thanks Sherry. ...I'll take that big hug! ha. Thanks Sherry. I'm so sorry you've been sick! Hope you feel better soon and can get up and enjoy spring!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-4172889683413057062013-04-02T07:15:31.288-04:002013-04-02T07:15:31.288-04:00Hi Betsy,
Sorry I have been sick for the past few...Hi Betsy,<br /><br />Sorry I have been sick for the past few weeks with a really bad sore throat, ear and sinus infection. Back to that sleeping constantly thing. I think it is getting harder for me to constantly fight being sick and my allergies at the same time. Spent Easter sleeping the whole day when I thought I would have some energy to color eggs and help with Easter but just could not do it. I want to be asleep right now but trying to stay awake.<br /><br />Anyway, just wanted you to know that after I read this I just wished I could give you a big hug so that you know you are such a great mom and even though we cannot be there with you that we are with you in spirit. And the boys are blessed to have you and the Mister. Your attitude is one we all need for living our lives as best as we can. So here is a big hug for you. ((((()))))))<br /><br />God bless.Mrsupolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01563854387767106508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-55849589928755103952013-04-01T23:26:25.246-04:002013-04-01T23:26:25.246-04:00Betsy!
I'm in my 26th year of teaching Deaf/H...Betsy! <br />I'm in my 26th year of teaching Deaf/Hard of Hearing and I have had an autistic student that is D/HH for the last 10 of those years. I have seen wonderful changes as a parent of three wonderful boys - you have also experienced. Having both eligibilities has been challenging in finding the path of communication. And the education of the educator is like finding the glass slipper - no one shoe fits every child - and you constantly read and learn in order to make a difference in the life of that child and his/her parents. God bless you and your Sons!! Suzanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105925017959326571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-45983430746112676802013-04-01T21:19:11.631-04:002013-04-01T21:19:11.631-04:00Autism is a word very near and dear to my heart - ...Autism is a word very near and dear to my heart - as I see it is to yours. SandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-28376707212873765952013-04-01T20:12:42.713-04:002013-04-01T20:12:42.713-04:00haha...well, since he's always wearing that Ba...haha...well, since he's always wearing that Batman costume, he thinks everyone should be in costume, too. :) You love quirky? Well, you've come to the right place! haha.Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-57265845348738680002013-04-01T20:03:24.947-04:002013-04-01T20:03:24.947-04:00Silver Fox nailed it! I think you are Wonder Woma...Silver Fox nailed it! I think you are Wonder Woman, too. <br />Your boys are precious and I love quirky.<br /><br />Jake's a Girl Jake's a Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401847481371419598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-3271882937485242592013-04-01T19:42:52.218-04:002013-04-01T19:42:52.218-04:00aw, thanks kitty. :)aw, thanks kitty. :)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-18337470644345578112013-04-01T19:42:34.590-04:002013-04-01T19:42:34.590-04:00you want more kids? haha....oh, four is plenty fo...you want more kids? haha....oh, four is plenty for me. :)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-9743121896656283152013-04-01T19:26:30.797-04:002013-04-01T19:26:30.797-04:00Awwwww and they are totally handsome and have a gr...Awwwww and they are totally handsome and have a great mum too! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-37679739479498463152013-04-01T17:03:17.465-04:002013-04-01T17:03:17.465-04:00Aww I want more. What a wonderful gift of three yo...Aww I want more. What a wonderful gift of three you have!!T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-84202981536545897492013-04-01T16:18:37.029-04:002013-04-01T16:18:37.029-04:00welcome back! Seems like ages! :)welcome back! Seems like ages! :)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-35439869586298975202013-04-01T16:18:12.064-04:002013-04-01T16:18:12.064-04:00Well, thanks for reading, Randy! that means a lot...Well, thanks for reading, Randy! that means a lot, really!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-45303689232371889952013-04-01T16:16:36.189-04:002013-04-01T16:16:36.189-04:00yeah, I might waver between sanity and not
but I&#...yeah, I might waver between sanity and not<br />but I'm trying to stay a step ahead of that plot.<br />haha.Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-66745131994288151302013-04-01T16:14:44.678-04:002013-04-01T16:14:44.678-04:00Oh Betsy, what a great day for me to come back. L...Oh Betsy, what a great day for me to come back. Love the pictues of the boys, and the captions are hilarious. What handsome gents! I so enjoyed my break...but so excited to be back in the flow!! Hugs to all of you!Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941735389982354519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-50891424081729595902013-04-01T16:13:06.657-04:002013-04-01T16:13:06.657-04:00A beautiful post, Betsy Thanks for sharing that.<b>A beautiful post, Betsy</b> Thanks for sharing that.Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.com