tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post2002396862119696066..comments2023-11-03T19:09:56.690+11:00Comments on The Writing Instinct: Beautiful inside and outMervathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14482411783035224286noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-7288841421754979762009-07-13T08:29:18.580+10:002009-07-13T08:29:18.580+10:00Kayleigh: I am so sorry for not responding earlier...Kayleigh: I am so sorry for not responding earlier (we went away to the snow for a few days).<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind, thoughtful and supportive words. And yes, I am old enough to be his mother...although I don't behave like it sometimes...he will certianly vouch for that!<br /><br />In writing this post I had you in mind. There is light at the other end although it may not be in the shade (could be even better) or intensity (it becomes clearer) that you expect it to be. Once we go through something like this we are never what we once were. It does change you, but I think it is for the better, I really do.<br /><br />When we did see those X-rays, we asked ourselves many questions. And, being in the medical/science field, we blamed ourselves very much. Even one of the surgeons we consulted asked us how we could lekt it pass under the radar...his words!<br /><br />radha: Thank you so much for your visit and for your kind words. You are so right in saying that his love for us is what made a difference. And he is never hesitant at expressing that love. <br /><br />♥ Braja: Yay, she's ba-ack! And I am certainly happy about that!Mervathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14482411783035224286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-69487031449544350582009-07-10T20:06:25.705+10:002009-07-10T20:06:25.705+10:00Mervat!! finally I'm able to comment after 3 w...Mervat!! finally I'm able to comment after 3 wks of not being able to! <br /><br />Actually now that I think of it, there are many who won't be happy about that....<br />:)♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-29102865284498197002009-07-07T00:45:42.922+10:002009-07-07T00:45:42.922+10:00Bless you both. And I am sure his courage will tak...Bless you both. And I am sure his courage will take him through life stronger than most of us. And his love for you will help you through the ordeal.radhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837846875386312338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-62536622938647501802009-07-04T01:38:41.863+10:002009-07-04T01:38:41.863+10:00What a gorgeous boy...no, young man. (I also can&...What a gorgeous boy...no, young man. (I also can't believe you are old enough to be his mom!)<br /><br />His story and the brilliant way you have told it touched me from the first time I came to your blog. The tale is gripping and emotional and I related on so many levels. You, your son...your whole family have been on such an incredible journey.<br /><br />But seeing those pictures of his spine...being a mom and knowing what you must have felt when you saw that first one -- words fail and only tears come. Even that last one, so much straighter but showing clear evidence of the scope, the ordeal...leaves me speechless as well.<br /><br />Your son is a strong, resilient man and I've no doubt he gets a hefty portion of that from you. <br /><br />Thank you, dear friend, for sharing the details of his saga....you tell it well and it so poignantly exemplifies the strength of the human spirit, yours and his -- a lesson I take particularly to heart :)<br /><br />Blessings to you all...Kayleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15347199277007746114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-34338609133294995522009-07-03T08:29:21.677+10:002009-07-03T08:29:21.677+10:00septembermom: Thank you very much for your kind wo...septembermom: Thank you very much for your kind words.<br /><br />Natalie: He was chuffed to read these words. Thanks Nat xo <br /><br />Najm-us-Sahar: Thank you so much for your thoughful words and wishes.<br /><br />Natalie: Loving the Nelson Bay pics so far...thank you!<br /><br /><br />MyHijab: He is something else eh?! <br /><br />mysterycreature: Thank you so much for your comment and kind words. <br /><br />Spencer L Casey: Thank you :)<br /><br />Darla: That is so sweet of you to say that. Thank you. <br /><br />Valerie: Thank you and cyber hugs back to you. And thank you for the award. It is much appreciated.<br /><br />Kitty Pryde: Thank you so much. I guess at the time we go through a difficult time we don't realise how strong we actually are. <br />Some days (like recently) are quite tough when he has trouble moving about his daily activities and has to have time off school and it brings it home again. You just have to take it as it comes a day at a time.<br /><br />lunarossa: Thank you my dear, your words of support mean so much.<br /><br />notSupermum: Thank you. I truly hope, like any mother, that he achieves his dream as I know he will make a difference considering all that he has been through. <br /><br />Jane: Yes, I cannot get over the fact that he is growing into a young man. Physically he towers over me (and has been for the last couple of years!). Thanks for your lovely words.<br /><br />Sucharita Sarkar: Thank you so much for your comment. Tough and cheerful are perfect descriptors for him. <br /><br />Roshni Mitra Chintalapati: thank you so much for your comment and your kind words.Mervathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14482411783035224286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-37669327191617644752009-07-02T08:39:57.180+10:002009-07-02T08:39:57.180+10:00Absolute Vanilla (and Atyllah): Thank you. He is b...Absolute Vanilla (and Atyllah): Thank you. He is brave and despite it all goes on as any one his age. No complaints, no worries. It is funny how you can be living a routine existence to be suddenly jolted out of it and have to deal with something like this. We are fortunate to have reached this stage though.<br /><br />La Belette Rouge: You have said something amazingly supportive and I thank you. I blamed myself for, I don't know what, really, for so long. I believe he was tested and he passed, with flying colours.<br /><br />Suko: Thank you for your kind words and thoughts. <br /><br />MyHijab: Your words are very moving and touched my heart. Thank you my dear little sis. M read them and was clearly moved as well.<br /> <br />He is what he is because of our loving, close family and we are very lucky. <br /><br />moumou: My darling son you are too cute! And enough of that language young man ;)! I love you too, more than you will ever know <br /><br />lakeviewer: Thank you. He taught me alot about courage and acceptance.Mervathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14482411783035224286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-72856922410050840252009-07-02T08:04:29.487+10:002009-07-02T08:04:29.487+10:00I have tears in my eyes from reading this. What a ...I have tears in my eyes from reading this. What a strong young man.Roshnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107573625336456428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-29057901872889439162009-07-02T07:44:04.357+10:002009-07-02T07:44:04.357+10:00I am so glad to have read this post, which has tau...I am so glad to have read this post, which has taught me such a lot about fortitude, and happiness-in-the-face-of-pain. Your son reflects your tough and cheerful spirit.Sucharita Sarkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802171314546508539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-29085406200888249022009-07-02T00:04:03.085+10:002009-07-02T00:04:03.085+10:00What a handsome boy/man. I hope he reaches his goa...What a handsome boy/man. I hope he reaches his goal and helps others who were in the same position himself.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351497943306272385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-27737388262236323942009-07-01T23:09:57.146+10:002009-07-01T23:09:57.146+10:00It's so lovely to read about your brave and in...It's so lovely to read about your brave and inspirational son. You have raised a wonderful young man, and although he has been through a lot in his short life it will benefit someone later on when he becomes the caring doctor he surely will be one day.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00124374747737466986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-84878924815174650172009-07-01T18:30:52.495+10:002009-07-01T18:30:52.495+10:00A truly wonderful young man! He went through so mu...A truly wonderful young man! He went through so much in his young life but his smiles says he's happy! What an inspiring example in a world in which young people tend to lose their focus on what's really important. My compliments to you and your husband for bringing up such a great person. Ciao. A.lunarossahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231055955991137579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-69261977439744706752009-07-01T13:04:51.082+10:002009-07-01T13:04:51.082+10:00This post abt your son and his courage, YOUR coura...This post abt your son and his courage, YOUR courage as a mother brought tears to my eyes. <br /><br />I pray that your all, esp your son and you, will have strength to get through this... and for his dreams to come true.Kit Prydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01004665730958614224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-40285777339748732372009-07-01T01:56:20.913+10:002009-07-01T01:56:20.913+10:00Hi Mervat, popped on again to say there's an a...Hi Mervat, popped on again to say there's an award waiting for you on my Val's Ramblings blog <br />http://tinyurl.com/mrxx8lValeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-16401510028823333762009-07-01T01:03:52.991+10:002009-07-01T01:03:52.991+10:00I always marvel at the incredible maturity of suff...I always marvel at the incredible maturity of sufferers. Coming from such a handsome and determined fellow makes it doubly amazing. Those Mum and Son ties will never unravel. Cyber hugs for you both and thank you for sharing.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-21919122557420834192009-07-01T00:53:06.074+10:002009-07-01T00:53:06.074+10:00Your son's beautiful smile will go a long way ...Your son's beautiful smile will go a long way towards establishing that special connection with his patients. I can just imagine him as a surgeon - doing it right!<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-6630390567202153752009-06-30T23:41:44.242+10:002009-06-30T23:41:44.242+10:00What a beautiful child.What a beautiful child.Casey Freelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258967374124497696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-80639778878874567632009-06-30T21:58:41.552+10:002009-06-30T21:58:41.552+10:00I couldn't tell you why, but this post nearly ...I couldn't tell you why, but this post nearly made me cry. <br /><br />I wish him the best of luck (and you, of course). By that sounds of it, he will acheive all his goals and more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-70866095216661799252009-06-30T15:32:34.907+10:002009-06-30T15:32:34.907+10:00LOL @ moumou! I have heard you say it before, but ...LOL @ moumou! I have heard you say it before, but to actually see it written is something else!!!Houdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13757266744262533990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-66159432311340545062009-06-30T14:27:03.548+10:002009-06-30T14:27:03.548+10:00Btw, Mervat, I will be posting some Nelson Bay pho...Btw, Mervat, I will be posting some Nelson Bay photos this week. Just for you. :D xx♥Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919764140075852854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-4717454259560953902009-06-30T14:25:37.765+10:002009-06-30T14:25:37.765+10:00AOA,
One brave mother you are. May GOD give you c...AOA,<br /><br />One brave mother you are. May GOD give you courage and give your handsome son a wonderful life so that his dream to become a surgeon will come tru.<br /><br />take careAl-Muhajabahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140480946231376876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-75950904974527872742009-06-30T14:25:13.045+10:002009-06-30T14:25:13.045+10:00Moumou ~ You are a beautiful young man.So full of ...Moumou ~ You are a beautiful young man.So full of smarts and courage too.I wish you everything that life has to offer, you deserve it. No wonder your Mama is proud. :DNataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919764140075852854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-65641808411112684192009-06-30T11:36:32.339+10:002009-06-30T11:36:32.339+10:00God bless your handsome son! I hope all his dream...God bless your handsome son! I hope all his dreams are successful. I'm sure he'll be a compassionate, dedicated surgeon some day.septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-58787692806413541372009-06-30T10:58:19.374+10:002009-06-30T10:58:19.374+10:00What a beautiful boy he is, strong and mature for ...What a beautiful boy he is, strong and mature for his age. Thank you for sharing his story, for teaching us about courage.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-14899391919540394532009-06-30T08:11:50.729+10:002009-06-30T08:11:50.729+10:00"dealing with it?", Mama, who told you i..."dealing with it?", Mama, who told you i want to deal with it? I think my scars are sexy, and so is my hairy chest! <br />love you mamamoumounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706231582348965085.post-85724708911597210302009-06-30T07:15:27.442+10:002009-06-30T07:15:27.442+10:00He is my inspiration. He always has been. And I lo...He is my inspiration. He always has been. And I love him more with each smile; that flawless smile that melts my heart. <br /><br />There are times that he comes into my thoughts, and he makes me smile, there are times that I shed a tear or two. Not because I am sad, but because he has grown to be such an intelligent, trustworthy and respectful young man, from a chubby baby with the most adorable character who made my life a better one. <br /><br />I may have only been 13 when he was born, but he was my own little perfection in a world that was made up of chaotic disruption.<br /><br /><br /><br />Can I link to this post?Houdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13757266744262533990noreply@blogger.com