tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post6564911667108427452..comments2024-03-18T03:16:08.367-04:00Comments on So close, but...: Cars, Guitars, and Children from Mars...Elliot Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-76465058093090337652011-06-06T11:05:52.504-04:002011-06-06T11:05:52.504-04:00Wow, El. Just wow. So much happening for you. Cong...Wow, El. Just wow. So much happening for you. Congratulations on geting South of Charm out the door. I'm looking forward to getting and reading my own copy. Are you promoting on Facebook? If not, it's a great and friendly place to do that.<br /><br />And thank you for saying 'yes'. You guys humble me. and that's a good thing.<br /><br />~ <a href="http://thatrebelwithablog.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">that rebel, Olivia</a>Olivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-1590124154301150602011-05-25T12:50:32.558-04:002011-05-25T12:50:32.558-04:00PS Love the new header photo on your blog!
Judy, ...PS Love the new header photo on your blog!<br /><br /><a href="http://judycroome.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Judy, South Africa</a>Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-18627739871684279252011-05-23T13:23:36.282-04:002011-05-23T13:23:36.282-04:00Amazing story. Thanks for sharing all of your day!...Amazing story. Thanks for sharing all of your day!Taffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796711977284429278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-20203508907508304992011-05-15T13:49:05.349-04:002011-05-15T13:49:05.349-04:00so wonderful to read this post. thanks so much for...so wonderful to read this post. thanks so much for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595848781243129508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-14002872480895221142011-05-14T16:39:00.171-04:002011-05-14T16:39:00.171-04:00i don't know if i should be more proud of you ...i don't know if i should be more proud of you or your wife... or your son!!! you touced my soul .... i am so so so fortunate i found you ... your wife seems to be an awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeee person!!!! i am speechless by her gesture... God Bless...Flying high in the sky....https://www.blogger.com/profile/15696562802402238945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-10183253594541846432011-05-13T15:26:17.358-04:002011-05-13T15:26:17.358-04:00Just read this. Wow. You guys are wonderful and ...Just read this. Wow. You guys are wonderful and amazing.Cynthia Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595677706434920552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-48812111044156750822011-05-12T13:57:56.465-04:002011-05-12T13:57:56.465-04:00You two are awesome! Keep us posted! And good luck...You two are awesome! Keep us posted! And good luck with everything.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-21899137248255447842011-05-09T20:45:13.910-04:002011-05-09T20:45:13.910-04:00Hey Ashley, I can remember telling my wife how I o...Hey Ashley, I can remember telling my wife how I only wanted 1 kid, while she wanted a herd. Ha! The joke's on me:)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and your kind thoughts.<br /><br />ELElliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-45532523661519963592011-05-09T20:26:19.200-04:002011-05-09T20:26:19.200-04:00...you guys are the best. Thanks so much for readi......you guys are the best. Thanks so much for reading:)<br />Hey Trisha, thanks for stopping by, the kids keep me from writing,(not good,) but they're happy, which is the goal after all.<br />Hey Jo, having read many of your posts, any news of your family's kindness fails to surprise me at all. You guys are too cool:)<br />Hey Eagle, good to hear from ya! Thanks for stopping by, and I believe I owe you a book ;)<br />Hey D.D, thanks for your kindness. I'll be sneaking over to your blog shortly.<br />Hey Donna, as long as those are happy tears, all's well. <br />Hey Samantha, from reading up on your own adventures, I believe WoW describes your family as well:)<br />Hey Sherri, your words ring true. Too many troubled kids to count...and to think, they're our future. <br />Hey E.J, I'm humbled, thanks so much. The book's been released locally for about a week. (Click on the book cover for the link.) Not sure when it's hitting Amazon, but will spread the word when that day comes. <br />Hey Nicki, my fellow eighties junkie, how ya been? The book's out locally, link's at the top of the page, and will be in touch when it busts out on Amazon and Barnes. <br /><br />Thanks again guys for stopping by:)<br /><br />ELElliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-78270917405069251322011-05-09T20:17:31.072-04:002011-05-09T20:17:31.072-04:00Wow. That's amazing. Good luck! Six kids...how...Wow. That's amazing. Good luck! Six kids...how crazy! You're a wonderful storyteller.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503400522084515874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-48575453087066783602011-05-09T19:51:46.590-04:002011-05-09T19:51:46.590-04:00I think God gave you something to take your nervou...I think God gave you something to take your nervous mind off the release...<br /><br />So it's out, it's out? I'll be buying my copy soon. :)<br /><br />Good luck to you and your wonderful family with your new charges.Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-33553012703380675312011-05-09T18:23:48.971-04:002011-05-09T18:23:48.971-04:00Man, you all are good folks, and from where I come...Man, you all are good folks, and from where I come from that's high praise. Kids just need a chance, and your one spark of kindness might be the thing to point them in the right direction for the rest of their lives. Good for you and your family!<br /><br />Seriously impressed by your son, btw. I didn't take up the guitar until college and I wish every day that I'd started earlier. <br /><br />When is the official release date of the book? Getting close I'm sure! Let me know via e-mail, etc. and I'll do what I can to get the word out (not that I have any kind of major social influence, but every little bit can help--I think). I've admired your writing via the blog for a long time, and I'm sure the book is going to be worth the read!<br /><br />EJAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-46830606341587338772011-05-09T12:43:50.269-04:002011-05-09T12:43:50.269-04:00That sounds like quite the adventure! There are so...That sounds like quite the adventure! There are so many kids out there who just need a safe place to grow up in. Good thing there are generous people out there like you and your family!Sherri Lackeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12574448009541412249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-25790200670568777392011-05-09T08:00:33.033-04:002011-05-09T08:00:33.033-04:00WOW. WOW. WOW. Amazing story. You and your wife ha...WOW. WOW. WOW. Amazing story. You and your wife have such wonderful hearts.Samantha Sottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116257082088369600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-85659826550222190152011-05-08T23:58:10.966-04:002011-05-08T23:58:10.966-04:00Why do you always insist on making me cry . .
Tha...Why do you always insist on making me cry . .<br /><br />Thank you (and your own family) for caring so much. Good foster homes are hard to find.<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-12724692974361656112011-05-08T16:55:53.704-04:002011-05-08T16:55:53.704-04:00What a beautiful post, it brought a tear to my eye...What a beautiful post, it brought a tear to my eye.Kathryn Dychehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175563748388497142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-55596637702333051502011-05-08T14:25:31.295-04:002011-05-08T14:25:31.295-04:00Similar thing happened to my mom's car recentl...Similar thing happened to my mom's car recently.<br /><br />What an amazing story--all around. <br /><br />Who knew guitar could have that kind of effect? :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-70692041419190308572011-05-07T16:01:18.718-04:002011-05-07T16:01:18.718-04:00First of all boo for car trouble. I know that pain...First of all boo for car trouble. I know that pain.<br /><br />And the story about the neglected kids is beautiful. We have taken in children as well from time to time. It really is a touching experience-- thanks for sharing.<br /><br />And thanks for dropping by my blog. (=Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-92013504327194808272011-05-07T02:57:41.845-04:002011-05-07T02:57:41.845-04:00WOW, that is an amazing story. Those poor kids! Bu...WOW, that is an amazing story. Those poor kids! But your son knew the tricks! Good on him!!<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by my blog!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-17804858598674649932011-05-06T07:10:29.831-04:002011-05-06T07:10:29.831-04:00...going on three hours of sleep from a rough nigh......going on three hours of sleep from a rough night with three screaming kids. Hey Paul, you hit the nail on the head:)<br /><br />Hey Jules and Starlight, your comments are heartwarming, thanks so much!<br /><br />ELElliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-28691818113327452011-05-05T18:27:41.545-04:002011-05-05T18:27:41.545-04:00I too love the car trouble. There are problems and...I too love the car trouble. There are problems and then there are PROBLEMS.Paul Michael Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318098111985714443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-77015835288422923642011-05-05T12:36:09.738-04:002011-05-05T12:36:09.738-04:00It makes me very happy to know that there still ar...It makes me very happy to know that there still are so nice people as you are. And on the other hand it makes me very angry that some people have children despite the lack of responsibility, financal means and psychological stability.<br />You wrote this piece very well, I like how you combined the story about the car and about children. Beautiful.Starlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12744373842226110455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-19521057852908681662011-05-05T08:40:36.883-04:002011-05-05T08:40:36.883-04:00You always know exactly how to make my heart swell...You always know exactly how to make my heart swell up. Your life and the stories you give us are such a god's send.<br /><br />And the son with the guitar... way cool! :)<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-54532429306689147272011-05-05T07:12:44.629-04:002011-05-05T07:12:44.629-04:00...good morning guys, and thanks for your comments......good morning guys, and thanks for your comments! <br />Hey Crafter, they're actually not mis-behaving so far. Happy to report that all four walls of the house are still standing. And yes, battery has been replaced.<br />Hey Empress, thanks so much for the compliment. My wife deserves the credit, for she's been taking the burden of the workload.<br />Hey Anne, The Girl remains in limbo, bouncing back and forth between our home and her other foster home. Staying with us permanently would mean a transfer to another school, something she's not fond of. So she's happy and well, but a bit mis-placed at the moment.<br /><br />Have a great day, and thanks for reading:)<br /><br />ELElliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-89485712354203554502011-05-05T06:34:53.332-04:002011-05-05T06:34:53.332-04:00Your posts never fail to make me cry, El. What is...Your posts never fail to make me cry, El. What is it about a big tough guy, writing about kids, huh?<br /><br />And hey, where's the girl? Is she still with you?Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.com