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CL
I am sorry to say I missed this post the other day as I was away. I didn't get beyond your viagra post until now.
it will be ok. Take care. I am thinking on the gift idea. Interesting how hard it is for people to detach themselves from the outcome but once you give something it is not yours any more
posted by
beachbelle
on December 19, 2004 at 4:24 AM
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CL, best of luck to your brother and all you and yours hold dear...
thanks for the idea about the toy...I'm just afraid if I leave something in the street they will give me a ticket for littering...
posted by
FreeManWalking
on December 19, 2004 at 3:51 AM
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Hah! Great idea Cunning . . .
For the record, I leave off five gifts (for boys -- but don't slam me for that, I have a reason!) to Toys for Tots collected at a local Salvation Army each and every Christmas. I can attest to the great feeling one gets when giving to a child who rarely gets. 
posted by
Zachary.N.Miles
on December 16, 2004 at 7:27 PM
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CL
Great post. I will be htining of your brother and his family...As for the gift, well, with my luck the thing would end up in the hands of some sniveling brat with rich parents or something! But I am going to buy gifts for some children who I know for sure are in need!
posted by
Holy_Grail
on December 15, 2004 at 7:34 PM
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I can't do it to them.
I usually prepare many
small gifts instead of 1 big one.
Ben.
posted by
A-and-B
on December 15, 2004 at 2:13 PM
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Ben
Survival of the fittest, let them fight it out lol.
posted by
CunningLinguist
on December 15, 2004 at 2:10 PM
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I enjoy reading your posts.
This bit about a single present
is insufficient.
Kids hound in packs like wolves.
I've seen many squabbles over freebies.
Ben
posted by
A-and-B
on December 15, 2004 at 1:55 PM
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Ben
Thank you for the visit and kind words. It never hurts to share some goodwill, eh? Just feeling the buzz today.
posted by
CunningLinguist
on December 15, 2004 at 1:51 PM
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CL
That was a profound post.
Thanks for sharing.
This prayer circle may just be the turning key.
Ben
posted by
A-and-B
on December 15, 2004 at 1:39 PM
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Tapsel-T
Sorry to hear about your son's situation. I find it interesting though that many of the friends here have a similar story to tell. It's a small world, and the Internet is making it smaller and smaller all the time. Like I said, I've had M.D. since birth, so it's easier for me to adjust than an older person just diagnosed. So, I'll reciprocate and have you in my thoughts also. And, as fate would have it, so will some of the other good people who read this. I'm glad I did this. It's a deviation from the norm, a then again so am I.
posted by
CunningLinguist
on December 15, 2004 at 1:22 PM
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Cunning - What an interesting post and a very interesting gift-giving idea.
I will have to think about a proper place to leave such an item. My prayers will be with you and your brother and the little one on the way. My adult son was recently diagnosed with MD and is trying to deal with the shock of that and the loss of his job six month ago because he was no longer physically able to do it.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 15, 2004 at 1:12 PM
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Gypsy
Life should come with an instruction manual, shouldn't it? I thank you for your prayers and will return the favor by praying for you and your family. I should mention that I was very pleased to hear my brother's reaction to the baby possibly having M.D., (not to mention other health concerns that were brought up). The doctor was weighing all options and even mentioned the idea of terminating the pregnancy. The two of them never even considered the possibility that they would do anything other than have this baby and love it no matter what they faced.
This made me feel good, because my brother knows what I go through and knows what taking care of someone like me entails. You, even knowing what you know now, would choose to have your children despite the risks you mentioned, I'm sure.
We're all flawed in one way or another, but overcoming these obstacles builds character. "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
posted by
CunningLinguist
on December 15, 2004 at 1:06 PM
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Maybe
My thoughts on where to leave the gift would be someplace like Children's Hospital, with some kind of note explaining the intentions of the gift dropping. Otherwise it may end up in some lost & found box, collecting dust. A church is another idea. Someplace you trust will do right by you.
Thank you so much for your prayers also. Much appreciated.
posted by
CunningLinguist
on December 15, 2004 at 12:50 PM
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Roofpig
You know I always appreciated bathroom humor. Thanks.
posted by
CunningLinguist
on December 15, 2004 at 12:43 PM
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Passionflower
I'm feeling a bit strange and complicated today, my friend. Too much champagne, maybe? I was wondering if what I said seemed over the top, and I'm sure it is but I don't care because I'm happy lol. Thank you for the congrats. And I guarantee that your neighbors think you're freaky enough, so why disappoint them? :-)
posted by
CunningLinguist
on December 15, 2004 at 12:38 PM
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Cunning..
All of my best wishes are going out right now to you and yours. I have a blood condition that is hereditary. It's the direct opposite of hemophilia, I clot. I didn't know this was hereditary until after I had my kids. We recently found out my youngest son has it as well. He's the only one that's been tested. Luckily he only has about 1/4 of the condition I have, so they said it won't affect him. So, I know how scary it is to think one of our blood might have something we do. Your Melody sounds absolutely lovely. That is such a sweet thing to do. Have a good one oh ye with the brilliant mind!
posted by
RedHeadedGypsy
on December 15, 2004 at 11:06 AM
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Congrats to you too. You're going to be an uncle!!! My grandmother had MD, and my Step mother has recently ( in the past 10 years) been diagnosed as well. I am a strong supporter of the association and its research. As for you suggestion, I am willing to try it, but where am I supposed to leave the package? Just anywhere? Or some place that I know a child will find it? I will also keep your brother and his family-to-be in my thoughts and prayers. I'll do ya a favor, and you won't even have to owe me one.
posted by
maybe
on December 15, 2004 at 10:54 AM
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Your brother and his wife are in my thoughts. Except when I'm in the bathroom. That would just be wrong.
posted by
roofpig
on December 15, 2004 at 10:53 AM
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Good post, though a bit strange and complicated like you. Congrats to your brother! And Merry Christmas to you as well! As for the 'wrap a present and leave it for whoever' idea, my neighbors think I'm freaky enough. Maybe the Universe could do its own shopping this year.
posted by
Passionflower
on December 15, 2004 at 10:32 AM
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