tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.comments2014-10-24T21:31:59.846-07:00Brianna, Dusty and family!Briannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09302302346178049971noreply@blogger.comBlogger242125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-60775535348745916632014-10-24T21:31:59.846-07:002014-10-24T21:31:59.846-07:00Skyler is so lucky to have such an amazing Mom who...Skyler is so lucky to have such an amazing Mom who loves him so! He will know that someday...but actually, I bet he knows it today...he's a smart kid. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-25546035792349513542013-12-15T16:28:21.844-08:002013-12-15T16:28:21.844-08:00So very well said and true, I am glad you shared (...So very well said and true, I am glad you shared (and that Stacy shared it so I knew to read it). Parenting in itself is a challenge and we really have set up a system that tells us no matter what we're failing somehow. I am exhausted. I have been the working mother, I have been the SAHM, I have been the going to school mom, I am the single mother and now get to be the under-employed-and-broke-despite-my-college-degree mom, I personally would really appreciate a little ease for once... and some more help and support of course. It always makes me feel better knowing I am not the only one struggling, so thank you for your sharing your story :)starlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14094978016241199916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-46955694921818478232013-12-15T16:26:40.399-08:002013-12-15T16:26:40.399-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.starlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14094978016241199916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-83811413657378442912013-12-15T13:47:48.913-08:002013-12-15T13:47:48.913-08:00Totally crying here. Thanks Bri. That is EXACTLY i...Totally crying here. Thanks Bri. That is EXACTLY it. I hope they at least read your letter on air. Women need to hear this. I honestly don't know a mom that isn't struggling, and those struggling women are the most amazing women I've ever met. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061036254089352265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-81989551807351268622012-12-15T23:13:19.735-08:002012-12-15T23:13:19.735-08:00Well said, lovely Mama! Just having similar discus...Well said, lovely Mama! Just having similar discussions today. My initial reaction is to be FOR those people connected with this tragedy. Send them love. When my thoughts want to click over to being AGAINST anything or anyone I shut it down. The world is craving good, healthy, loving thoughts. And perpetuating that, in the ways you said above, Bri, are spot on. You are brilliant. Keep writing! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04824849789495914971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-13088906137797875662012-12-15T15:59:07.225-08:002012-12-15T15:59:07.225-08:00Well said and shared. Doctor Henry Marsh, who spen...Well said and shared. Doctor Henry Marsh, who spent his life caring for those who others would or could not, once said, "What are we if we do not help others?" When we help others we heal our own hurts.<br />Marcianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-17249851448933472902012-12-14T21:02:59.340-08:002012-12-14T21:02:59.340-08:00Thank you friend, for reminding that I don't j...Thank you friend, for reminding that I don't just have to wallow in the pain of this tragic and senseless violence. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. I want to heal the world and bring those babies back, but I know that I can't. So for now and for always I will just do something good for someone other than myself. Hopefully in this reaction we can all begin to heal.Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832716243012761434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-44936002571176458312012-12-14T18:44:49.468-08:002012-12-14T18:44:49.468-08:00Lovely, sis. I whole-heartedly agree. Care for one...Lovely, sis. I whole-heartedly agree. Care for one another. In our society that always stays occupied, often a random or simple act of kindness is all we need to do to show someone we care. Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06193162169618071740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-56543518427874190992012-12-14T17:40:30.715-08:002012-12-14T17:40:30.715-08:00Wonderful thought. I, however cannot deny my psych...Wonderful thought. I, however cannot deny my psyche the stages it needs to go through first. But while I adjust and mourn, this is definitely something I can "do". Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061036254089352265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-35450203330803369142012-12-13T06:56:56.302-08:002012-12-13T06:56:56.302-08:00Hi! You really just need carbonated drink. I hav...Hi! You really just need carbonated drink. I have used plain 7Up in place of the cherry- it tasted very similar but was just more of a traditional white cake than a kid's fruity cake. <br />Also, for my younger son's birthday I subbed sparkling lemonade for the 7Up, then squeezed 1/2 lemon's juice into the batter and added 1 tsp of lemon zest. I topped that cake with strawberry frosting, and it was a huge hit!*Brianna*https://www.blogger.com/profile/00034997548645623454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-58234607397862982782012-12-13T06:29:03.651-08:002012-12-13T06:29:03.651-08:00Where I live I have never see cherry 7up. What el...Where I live I have never see cherry 7up. What else could I use? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-37138634639638634272012-04-24T10:20:29.944-07:002012-04-24T10:20:29.944-07:00Great comments! I'm right there with you on k...Great comments! I'm right there with you on keeping my children home during the strike. I would not cross the picket lines, and neither shall my children. I fully support the teachers and am ashamed at the disrespect our society gives to them. <br /><br />Thanks for your words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-65382119970755310412012-04-23T22:05:20.503-07:002012-04-23T22:05:20.503-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-20546559908178495162012-04-20T12:27:19.186-07:002012-04-20T12:27:19.186-07:00I am a parent of two graduates of Gresham High sch...I am a parent of two graduates of Gresham High school who are now attending OSU and U of O, due to the dedication of their teachers and their partnership with me, the person who is primarily responsible for my children and their future. I have volunteered in many capacities in the district through the years and want to appreciate the efforts of all contributors to an excellent school district with many challenges.<br />What I am seeing from this "inexperienced" superintendent and school board is a tactic of misinformation and vilifying the teachers. We are being bombarded with e-mails, voice mail, and letters that is creating an 'US" vs. "Them (the teachers)". A large ad was posted in the Gresham Outlook that has two lies: One that taxes will have to be raised to pay for the contract demands(which cannot without a vote of the taxpayers) and that the teachers have not offered anything since February 16. I don't know how you can get through to parents to get informed. I have sent two e-mails, one to the school board chair and one to the PR director, neither which were acknowledged.<br />I support the teachers and appreciate their willingness to compromise. I see Parkrose has worked it out--this new school board has given all the power to the superintendent. This is unheard of.<br />Again, I hope it doesn't come to this. I have a sophomore at Gresham who wants to continue with his first season of track.<br />Barb KaufmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-7598621634584458742012-04-17T22:23:03.976-07:002012-04-17T22:23:03.976-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-21713997666508637022012-04-15T20:50:41.381-07:002012-04-15T20:50:41.381-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.*Brianna*https://www.blogger.com/profile/00034997548645623454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-8428957834725639312012-04-15T12:36:20.277-07:002012-04-15T12:36:20.277-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-56691758887154220632012-04-15T11:26:18.694-07:002012-04-15T11:26:18.694-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Tinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-29286543187449294272012-04-15T11:24:21.600-07:002012-04-15T11:24:21.600-07:00Thank you for your support!!!Thank you for your support!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-50495221674685291082012-04-15T10:50:13.766-07:002012-04-15T10:50:13.766-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.*Brianna*https://www.blogger.com/profile/00034997548645623454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-31619159911787786282012-04-15T10:34:53.343-07:002012-04-15T10:34:53.343-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-15919751897350529642012-04-14T22:43:05.943-07:002012-04-14T22:43:05.943-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-18450762038056760862012-04-14T21:26:52.634-07:002012-04-14T21:26:52.634-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-70108954377363727432012-04-12T08:16:32.129-07:002012-04-12T08:16:32.129-07:00I am right there with you with regards to the simi...I am right there with you with regards to the similar situation over at Reynolds SD. I will also be speaking out and supporting the teachers of our SD. I "get" everything that is going on too but I don't want my child to be part of a volitle situation crossing the picket line and twiddling their thumbs in class not really getting educated, just being there. I think that the SD can do better and trim the fat other ways than they are.I Am Not Superwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717039007487251634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143242433312350744.post-10639891438610447012012-03-25T10:08:44.533-07:002012-03-25T10:08:44.533-07:00Dear Brianna, Dusty, and family,
Thank-you from t...Dear Brianna, Dusty, and family,<br /><br />Thank-you from the bottom of MY heart for your support, and for your willingness to share your opinion with others. It is refreshing to read words that are kind, respectful, and appreciative of the work that teachers do. <br /><br />We also appreciate YOU, and all other parents and community members who are working collaboratively with teachers in the education of our children. <br /><br />Teachers are willing to negotiate and to make concessions to many of our initial proposals. We have done so, in fact. <br /><br />Please continue to encourage other parents to voice their concerns and to send a strong message to return to the negotiating table. It would be better if it was face-to-face negotiating, rather than through a mediator, in my opinion.<br /><br />Teachers do not want to strike. We are truly hoping that we will be given another chance for real negotiations to take place, and that we will reach a settlement that is respectful and fair to all.<br /><br />Again, thank-you so very much for your support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com