tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252898013030266951.post4708402362588713334..comments2023-06-13T01:46:34.133-07:00Comments on Messy and Wonderful: the battered heartMessy and Wonderfulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17784037855201508825noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252898013030266951.post-10115838890008003042008-10-09T13:58:00.000-07:002008-10-09T13:58:00.000-07:00This brought tears to my eyes, as well! But, as a...This brought tears to my eyes, as well! But, as always, the Sweeney's handled it with love and grace. :) I will pray for a good friend for Brendan.Jessalynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07820632305811641073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252898013030266951.post-35036843003374255692008-10-07T19:45:00.000-07:002008-10-07T19:45:00.000-07:00It really hurts my heart to read and hear stories ...It really hurts my heart to read and hear stories about bullies and meanies...and teaching our kids how to stand up to the nonsense in a Godly manner...not easy stuff.Mrs.Naz@BecomingMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05425021902893463197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252898013030266951.post-57738303994388147512008-10-06T06:00:00.000-07:002008-10-06T06:00:00.000-07:00Do you have any homeschooling coops in your area? ...Do you have any homeschooling coops in your area? Perhaps you could join one. Your son(s) would be able to make friends.<br><br>I steer clear of letting my younger kids play ball games with older kids. Accidents/bullying always happen. This is the reason that in elementary school each grade has a separate recess. You don't want a 1st grader playing with a 3rd grader...someone always gets hurt.<br><br>I enjoyed your blog.Mom on the Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13252283843903445777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252898013030266951.post-13844209850452398712008-10-04T10:47:00.000-07:002008-10-04T10:47:00.000-07:00oh laurie, we have those same battles with our old...oh laurie, we have those same battles with our oldest. it breaks my heart. you guys are doing a great job in teaching him about friends and picking the right ones. it's just too bad it starts so early.Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786204163329865704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252898013030266951.post-13443346572556218332008-10-03T13:07:00.000-07:002008-10-03T13:07:00.000-07:00Just let Andrew handle the thugs next time.Just let Andrew handle the thugs next time.dogfatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00407399835172486546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252898013030266951.post-4925692936125086432008-10-03T12:43:00.000-07:002008-10-03T12:43:00.000-07:00Thank goodness he has wonderful parents like you s...Thank goodness he has wonderful parents like you setting a good example and taking time to talk about the situation. It sounds like you guys really handled it well.Lynette3boyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02343857414927685529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252898013030266951.post-70176756988613503362008-10-03T10:09:00.000-07:002008-10-03T10:09:00.000-07:00Isn't it such a comfort to know that Jesus has...Isn't it such a comfort to know that Jesus has conquered Evil in this world? Sweet Brendan will face Evil throughout his life. Growing up means correctly naming and identifying this bullying as an Evil. But both he and his parents can take comfort in the power and love of Jesus. The love that strengthens Brendan through this ordeal can also touch the bullies, no matter how calloused or Evil their actions!MN Hunderfundshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00539585443486395943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252898013030266951.post-56870327251777789322008-10-03T08:55:00.000-07:002008-10-03T08:55:00.000-07:00This brought tears to my eyes! Sweet Brendan wit...This brought tears to my eyes! Sweet Brendan with such a kind heart, ever the thoughtful one. How dare those thugs treat him like that. It's so hard to see our little ones learn about the evil in the world. Why can't we all do unto others and teach that to our kids???amyandersonrnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01895057424643473764noreply@blogger.com