tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post2863575737180047869..comments2023-11-12T14:45:40.376-05:00Comments on ruth ayres writes: learning to careRuth Ayreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691244229499772525noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-66529677949290867502013-03-03T23:03:41.609-05:002013-03-03T23:03:41.609-05:00Ruth ~ What a beautiful story and memory that you ...Ruth ~ What a beautiful story and memory that you have preserved. Your caring ways nurture beyond your four walls. The world is truly a better place with you in it. Sounds like Jordan is on his way. Looking for the Write Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04556736797707525140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-79944213479790410772013-03-03T10:09:45.646-05:002013-03-03T10:09:45.646-05:00You remind me of what's important in life when...You remind me of what's important in life when I read your slices. Thank you for telling the story of struggle and success. I am so lucky.elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-38624524834971212592013-03-03T01:43:38.043-05:002013-03-03T01:43:38.043-05:00It seems you've done good teaching with the gi...It seems you've done good teaching with the girls, as evidenced by Hannah "caring". I've been there with my brother's older children. It does take a while, but they do learn, sweet, smart children that they are. Best wishes to you, Ruth. Thanks for sharing this good feeling post!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-33276201716379743472013-03-03T00:39:48.197-05:002013-03-03T00:39:48.197-05:00That child is so blessed to be surrounded by so mu...That child is so blessed to be surrounded by so much love! Still celebrating the newest Ayres family member with you :)Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00053550686512130886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-28416254620109121072013-03-02T23:39:37.214-05:002013-03-02T23:39:37.214-05:00What an important lesson. I love Hannah's desi...What an important lesson. I love Hannah's desire to speed up time - and her shock that she, herself, acted the same way at one point. :)Katherine Sokolowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613122879321312187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-71010012341608054962013-03-02T23:30:07.391-05:002013-03-02T23:30:07.391-05:00Thanks for your genuine and truthful words. The gl...Thanks for your genuine and truthful words. The glimpse into your life as a mom is wonderful. Thanks for sharing!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519356499764724159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-86684501171600815952013-03-02T23:21:15.212-05:002013-03-02T23:21:15.212-05:00"Can you make it go fast for Jordan?" - ..."Can you make it go fast for Jordan?" - I love Hannah's question. The faster "it goes" for Jordan, the sooner she knows he has come home to you all - to care. Lovely post, Ruth.Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-48827467911180541582013-03-02T23:15:19.794-05:002013-03-02T23:15:19.794-05:00Oh, Ruth! So glad you can see what is happening an...Oh, Ruth! So glad you can see what is happening and help Hannah see it also. The fact that you could help her relate by connecting it to her own changes will help her allow Jordan some time. I love that she brought prayer in as an answer! That attitude will carry her far!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467041435009802288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-87689378760039829442013-03-02T23:08:24.601-05:002013-03-02T23:08:24.601-05:00A slice I can definitely relate to. We have been t...A slice I can definitely relate to. We have been there often. It takes a long, long time…Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-85443853497992421552013-03-02T23:07:07.473-05:002013-03-02T23:07:07.473-05:00This post just brought tears to my eyes! Thank yo...This post just brought tears to my eyes! Thank you for sharing this story. I think many people understand when children are confused by a child who reacts differently due to life experiences. However, there are many adults that can also be confused when they come across a child who reacts in a "different" way. We also need to help these adults understand so they can continue to care about these children who need us the most. Thank you for this insight, Ruth!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-2066337938446205562013-03-02T23:00:23.436-05:002013-03-02T23:00:23.436-05:00God is growing your family...thank you for showing...God is growing your family...thank you for showing us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-13224999117389474132013-03-02T22:55:00.777-05:002013-03-02T22:55:00.777-05:00What a touching slice today! It seems that now Ha...What a touching slice today! It seems that now Hannah can care for Jordan because she understands the position he is in now. Your children are very lucky to have you! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-73431717041836263262013-03-02T22:51:46.255-05:002013-03-02T22:51:46.255-05:00Time seems to be the magic ingredient in anything ...Time seems to be the magic ingredient in anything worthwhile. I love reading about your family and you as a mom. Thank you for sharingDeb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-4672449404409683442013-03-02T22:51:09.689-05:002013-03-02T22:51:09.689-05:00I imagine Hannah's heart grew during that conv...I imagine Hannah's heart grew during that conversation the way mine did when I read it. What a wise young woman she will grow to be if she is already processing feelings this way. Christy Rush-Levinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581876400990779210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-61273604785665174512013-03-02T22:47:02.717-05:002013-03-02T22:47:02.717-05:00Trust grows slowly. It requires patience. The hone...Trust grows slowly. It requires patience. The honesty of this piece requires trust from your readers- and empathy. When we empower others, we empower ourselves. More power to you for sharing this raw and revealing piece Ruth. I feel privileged. Alan j Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077195459186935005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-19424662948750989772013-03-02T22:38:18.216-05:002013-03-02T22:38:18.216-05:00What a miraculous journey that must be to be a par...What a miraculous journey that must be to be a part of. It is not an easy journey but to know God allows you to be part of His healing process must be amazing. A life is being transformed. Thank you for sharing.writekimwritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02910094603036735657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-9640899414415658942013-03-02T22:36:55.821-05:002013-03-02T22:36:55.821-05:00You almost made me cry. True--We are all on a jou...You almost made me cry. True--We are all on a journey of learning to care. I had never thought about that before, and I find myself sometimes frustrated when some don't care. I've never considered that no one has taught them HOW to care...<br /><br />Yes, Hannah, God is good to sometimes speed things up--and He ALWAYS answers--and CARES! --What a blessed family that blesses so many! Thank you for sharing your lives! I am touched!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-39111788050559725172013-03-02T22:33:48.281-05:002013-03-02T22:33:48.281-05:00Ruth, I am so glad you wrote and shared this one. ...Ruth, I am so glad you wrote and shared this one. It's a keeper--maybe something for a larger project someday.<br />But the more immediate thing is the powerful peek into you as a mom. Your kids are so lucky.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730603563225670809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-54457830392990280502013-03-02T22:32:50.692-05:002013-03-02T22:32:50.692-05:00What a journey your family is on. Jordan is one lu...What a journey your family is on. Jordan is one lucky boy to have landed two caring parents and sisters who care enough to try to understand him. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132042235993262800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569321493854013836.post-58667170313407418182013-03-02T22:28:36.735-05:002013-03-02T22:28:36.735-05:00With time, everything will fall into place. I hav...With time, everything will fall into place. I have a feeling you and Hannah will be able to revisit this piece of writing a year or two from now and smile about it. 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