tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post46392435674691019..comments2023-03-28T14:44:24.263-07:00Comments on Shawn, Mars, Charlie ... and DREW!: Bark ChipsMarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00789631247148864654noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-43751840418069032712017-07-17T09:41:13.790-07:002017-07-17T09:41:13.790-07:00I know everyone's experience is different, so ...I know everyone's experience is different, so I don't belittle yours in anyway when I say I wish your concerns were all I had to worry about. My son has severe autism and verbal apraxia, and I could only dream we had the issues you are dealing with. If his condition doesn't get better, I could be looking at a future where I will have to institutionalize my son. I will die that day if that happens. I say this simply to say praise God for where your son is. He will be fine. Things could be so much worse ( I know first hand 😞).Mrs. American Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985091441093458633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-35226268080436210762017-04-02T18:37:42.328-07:002017-04-02T18:37:42.328-07:00My Goodness Marlene!!!!!!!!! What a truly beautif...My Goodness Marlene!!!!!!!!! What a truly beautiful and touching story. I personally will never think of bark chips in the same way. Truly amazing story Mars...Truly amazing. It really should be one published. Wow...Wowza!!! That is all I can say.........Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01618269615569108054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-82808253365854906352014-02-27T03:41:39.438-08:002014-02-27T03:41:39.438-08:00I've been following your face book posts for a...I've been following your face book posts for a long time now, a stranger (we have never met though I see you at church), smiling at your words and pix, thinking if Facebook was around when I was a mom this is the kind of thing id post or say. Never once did I see autism. Now I see. All that love....<br /><br /> I think those bark chips are pieces of your heart. Teri knightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-7162775854156718302014-02-26T14:57:35.415-08:002014-02-26T14:57:35.415-08:00Wow, Marlene, this is a beautiful story. Please ke...Wow, Marlene, this is a beautiful story. Please keep the bark chips in a jar. They will always bring you smiles, especially when they are needed on the tough days.Terri Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742706701913820321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-48541664550615826172014-02-26T10:16:47.467-08:002014-02-26T10:16:47.467-08:00What a sweet testimony. Tears. What a sweet testimony. Tears. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-8753774841366986022014-02-26T10:15:48.443-08:002014-02-26T10:15:48.443-08:00Marlene,
I had no idea. I always loved your gift ...Marlene, <br />I had no idea. I always loved your gift of writing. Something about the heart on paper just fills me with such joy. I was moved to tears and fell in love with your boy hearing about how he thinks, what he struggles with and most importantly how he loves you. God's blessings to you, sweet mom. No challenge is too tough for you and for our Father that loves Charlie unconditionally. Angie Plattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-69308695232601779882014-02-26T09:34:33.765-08:002014-02-26T09:34:33.765-08:00I knew you and Shawn were special people when I fi...I knew you and Shawn were special people when I first met you. And then I met Charlie the day after his birth. Little did I know how God had blessed your home. I rejoice at your writing you've been given a beautiful <br />vice I'm glad your able to use it. I know it's painful but what a blessing to raise a child who does not see the world like many of the rest of us. We could learn so much by entering in to their rather than forcing them in to ours. The world is the loser. To my knowledge there is a lack of writing like this. <br />a lot of experts who think they know and try to help. A lot of Asbergers children and adults, but to have such a beautiful example lived out before us is amazing. The world needs you writings. If were ever going to have more Einsteins, Edisons or Gates and many others.Please don't grow weary in writing you heart Charlies Mom and so much more. God knew all along and prepared you both well. Terry<br /> Terrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-21253664972858547062014-02-26T04:33:41.419-08:002014-02-26T04:33:41.419-08:00Ooh! Ouch. My heart. (in a good way) ;)Ooh! Ouch. My heart. (in a good way) ;)Angelahttp://www.summerwithtruman.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-67283109681121844562014-02-25T21:59:01.907-08:002014-02-25T21:59:01.907-08:00What a beautiful story...I had no idea. Peace and ...What a beautiful story...I had no idea. Peace and many blessings to you all. HUGS!!Faynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-83004221036940114062014-02-25T20:32:59.292-08:002014-02-25T20:32:59.292-08:00wow, that was the beautiful and powerful heart fel...wow, that was the beautiful and powerful heart felt story. thanks for sharing. this short story sheds the light on the joy and special sweetness of having a autistic child. more power to you blessed mother of Charlie! Kazue<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04571302841219734834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-52114859211289765952014-02-25T19:12:42.303-08:002014-02-25T19:12:42.303-08:00WOW (said with tears in my eyes)!
WOW (said with tears in my eyes)!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-62152836784586716572014-02-25T17:27:54.589-08:002014-02-25T17:27:54.589-08:00Oh Marlene, that is just beautiful. Makes me want ...Oh Marlene, that is just beautiful. Makes me want to give you a jar to keep on a shelf in your laundry room! So beautiful...thanks for sharing, it's nice to have a window into your world and heart...and his. Keep writing! ;)Amy Woodardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04054849649579927812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-24196222934664683652014-02-25T16:56:52.669-08:002014-02-25T16:56:52.669-08:00What an incredibly sweet story! I may never look...What an incredibly sweet story! I may never look at bark chips the same way again!! (I love Beth's idea of filling a lamp base with them!) <br />God bless you, Marlene and Shawn, as you raise and love your precious son. Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528169668377800367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-28325938079666183112014-02-25T16:34:21.991-08:002014-02-25T16:34:21.991-08:00Oh. How I just want to squeeze him! But I know tha...Oh. How I just want to squeeze him! But I know that would probably be a terrifying experience, so I'd settle for a chance to squeeze YOU. :) <br /><br />Have you considered finding a lamp with a clear glass base that you could put all of those bark chips into? I could see it fitting into a modern/rustic decor very nicely. Beth Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223859280626717191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184874042098277856.post-77141759190293037392014-02-25T16:21:35.520-08:002014-02-25T16:21:35.520-08:00I love this post. You're an amazing mom and an...I love this post. You're an amazing mom and an amazing person, and your love for your kids and family is always right on your sleeve. Keep rockin' it, Mars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com