tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post6235705243957409574..comments2023-11-02T01:40:11.837-07:00Comments on Give a family tree a shake and a few nuts fall out: Chad and serviceJolene Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18226389118133130246noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-88612054864708079942007-10-06T11:40:00.000-07:002007-10-06T11:40:00.000-07:00Thanks for the update! I know you are so proud of ...Thanks for the update! I know you are so proud of that young man.<BR/>and he loves his mom =D<BR/>What more is there in life?Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113437420890699732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-88132126601984725742007-10-03T04:11:00.000-07:002007-10-03T04:11:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing the pics. We are all so proud o...Thanks for sharing the pics. We are all so proud of Chad.<BR/><BR/>Take care, <BR/>Love, <BR/>TerriTK Angelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07138569975019469795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-41890434815589981822007-10-02T10:07:00.000-07:002007-10-02T10:07:00.000-07:00JOLENE, THANKS FOR SHARING. MAKES ALL OF US HAVE A...JOLENE, THANKS FOR SHARING. MAKES ALL OF US HAVE A BETTER DAY. GREAT POST. WE LOVE HEARING FROM CHAD, AND THE PICTURES HE SENT TO YOU WERE FABULOUS. GIRL, YOU JUST KEEP HANGING IN THERE, KNOWING THAT CHAD IS IN OUR LORDS HANDS. AND LIKE DIANA SAID, BEFORE YOU KNOW IT THIS WILL ALL BE BEHIND Y'ALL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-39589549881410920172007-10-02T07:54:00.000-07:002007-10-02T07:54:00.000-07:00Such a handsome wonderful boy you've got there Mam...Such a handsome wonderful boy you've got there Mamma!<BR/><BR/>I really enjoyed your post. When I was in HS I worked with the developmentally handicapped kids and volunteered in Special Olympics. It really does make a difference in how you view them and the world. Blessings to all of you! You inspire!Monogram Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00201245389134780751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-63279521173643943362007-10-02T06:01:00.000-07:002007-10-02T06:01:00.000-07:00Wow, those photos are amazing. It is good to see C...Wow, those photos are amazing. It is good to see Chad and hear he is doing so well, what an amazing son you have there! I can say he's handsome without sounding bad right? Cause he is! :) <BR/><BR/>I have done something very similar to what you all did when I was a freshman in High School and it was a very enlighening experience for me. You all are very special people!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17546159698774445055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-47180888364027251672007-10-01T21:04:00.000-07:002007-10-01T21:04:00.000-07:00Oh how nice that Chad is learning as well as servi...Oh how nice that Chad is learning as well as serving. You are a proud Mom and you can tell with every breath and letter you make.<BR/>Soon, Jolene, very soon he'll be back home and this will all have been like one very bad dream!<BR/>On another note though, I am very proud of you and your family. I work with individuals very much like the ones you described. I work in a group home for adults with disabilities. I am so happy to hear that your church does such fine things like this too!'What people don't realize is that these types of people arn't like you and I. They are usually starved for attention, support , and time from someone individually. To be part of a community, to feel "wanted". When the people they are around is staff, paid people. We ( the staff)are so different than everyday folks. I am so proud, and greatful that you took such a positive approach to it and that you are teaching your children such great values. You are an all around great person!<BR/>And on behalf of those "people", Thanks so much for making them feel important, for giving them and opportunity to be part of something, and for making them feel as normal as they could for just a moment!<BR/>Things like this that form us as people, are what makes us human, not our money, cars or posessions. It's the things we learn the lessons we teach and the experiences we share. It's from each other we learn. <BR/>thank you again!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15010761948544697815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-57919937963409747742007-10-01T18:41:00.000-07:002007-10-01T18:41:00.000-07:00It's good to see Chad and know that he's doing oka...It's good to see Chad and know that he's doing okay... glad you posted what you did. I'll be even happier when he's home......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-60780704123616115162007-10-01T18:09:00.000-07:002007-10-01T18:09:00.000-07:00ok...so I made some typos...I was saying... why s...ok...so I made some typos...<BR/><BR/>I was saying... <BR/><BR/>why should those who aren't....<BR/><BR/>sorryCarol Duntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17884281960990842987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-65870755592314358392007-10-01T18:08:00.000-07:002007-10-01T18:08:00.000-07:00Gosh, Jolene,As soon as the top picture loaded up ...Gosh, Jolene,<BR/>As soon as the top picture loaded up was was saying 'Gosh, what a PICTURE!' You boy is a man...and he is looking wonderful! I can totally relate to looking at his pictures when you miss him... It will be soon, dear Mom, then you can hug your boy and not have to let go!<BR/><BR/>I think the visit to the center was awesome, and thank you for sharing it! A senior citizen home is being built a block from my neighborhood. Snooty neighbors got their panties in a wad over having it in our community. I say 'Build it!' I may have to live there some day! And why should those who are 'perfect' and young be shunned by society and put away 'somewhere'..? Thank you for sharing your spirit with those who need it! Love to you and your family!<BR/>VBCarol Duntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17884281960990842987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-72854398960142346642007-10-01T17:20:00.000-07:002007-10-01T17:20:00.000-07:00Jolene,Thanks so much for sharing Chad and your sw...Jolene,<BR/>Thanks so much for sharing Chad and your sweet life with us. You are such a great encouragement to me.<BR/>Love you,<BR/>GinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-39254771784481051012007-10-01T17:17:00.000-07:002007-10-01T17:17:00.000-07:00wonderful timing! Chad has really been on my mind ...wonderful timing! Chad has really been on my mind lately...Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530766193268054815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-10272844998435510572007-10-01T14:18:00.000-07:002007-10-01T14:18:00.000-07:00What great pictures...and how nice it is to do ser...What great pictures...and how nice it is to do service work! It's usually so fun and rewarding on so many levels isn't it?Chickenbellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13573889595933525371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-90345569129244720252007-10-01T14:03:00.000-07:002007-10-01T14:03:00.000-07:00Wonderful pictures of Chad! He looks as handsome ...Wonderful pictures of Chad! He looks as handsome as ever. I'm so glad you shared them and his email with us. It's so nice that you can be in contact with him.<BR/><BR/>Your Church does such nice service work Jolene. I love how everyone takes part.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02950051834724498486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-75223210062607749012007-10-01T12:39:00.000-07:002007-10-01T12:39:00.000-07:00What a great update on Chad, thanks for sharing.T...What a great update on Chad, thanks for sharing.<BR/><BR/>That is one thing I miss about working. Before I became a fulltime SAHM I worked in a nursing home as a personal care aide. I loved the interaction with these people and over the years developed some nice bonds.Jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14518341934343792045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-54515983498754712382007-10-01T11:22:00.000-07:002007-10-01T11:22:00.000-07:00Where does Chad post his pictures?How's Sandy doin...Where does Chad post his pictures?<BR/>How's Sandy doing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com