tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.comments2024-03-01T13:22:48.019-08:00Christian's JourneyShauna Quinterohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192621405848386669noreply@blogger.comBlogger1919125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-10948369665184287272015-07-06T12:23:41.771-07:002015-07-06T12:23:41.771-07:00Shooooweeee....made me cry! I hope your day of ce...Shooooweeee....made me cry! I hope your day of celebrating is a beautiful one....he's a beautiful boy, and you're a beautiful family!Deanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695982965264794769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-10263988403126365942015-05-11T10:12:29.715-07:002015-05-11T10:12:29.715-07:00Thank you!! Thank you!!!! THANK YOU!!! You are a...Thank you!! Thank you!!!! THANK YOU!!! You are amazing! I am a parent and I approve this message!Chondreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-8284783315304903292015-02-25T07:22:01.424-08:002015-02-25T07:22:01.424-08:00I could not love this more! I love this...like a b...I could not love this more! I love this...like a boss!mostly younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994033240013681419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-87199142139207556262015-02-25T03:25:22.578-08:002015-02-25T03:25:22.578-08:00This is awesome, thanks for sharing with so many o...This is awesome, thanks for sharing with so many of us! Cheryl Parsley (Hewett-Sollars), Nana of Carson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-59609806426167504382014-11-11T10:22:53.689-08:002014-11-11T10:22:53.689-08:00I wanted to come see this cutie today! And that he...I wanted to come see this cutie today! And that he is! I realized I hadn't seen his Halloween spectacular this year! I look forward to seeing what you guys come up with every year : ) I can't believe how Lola is growing - I love the one of her looking on at Christian. They are always so sweet together.<br /><br />Thinking of you with love.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02455367671890571478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-27290651966379674452014-11-03T10:22:01.432-08:002014-11-03T10:22:01.432-08:00That's so exciting! I hope he has a good year ...That's so exciting! I hope he has a good year in first grade. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03495796091157215318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-68227684806145255672014-08-08T09:20:34.796-07:002014-08-08T09:20:34.796-07:00Ha! Bless you for thinking I'm petite. I'm...Ha! Bless you for thinking I'm petite. I'm pretty average, though. And although he is long, he's still very skinny. So I'm still carrying him for now. <br /><br />But thank you for saying he looks cute and happy! He is cute and happy!Shauna Quinterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192621405848386669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-7248101201212530962014-08-08T08:50:20.111-07:002014-08-08T08:50:20.111-07:00He's so cute! I've been reading for a yea...He's so cute! I've been reading for a year or so, and even in just that short time, I can see improvement - his eyes have more shine, his smile seems really happy! <br /><br />Now that he is getting physically larger, are you able to lift him - such as in and out of the tub, move him from place to place, etc? Do you have someone come in and help you? Not to be nosy, just wondering - you seem so petite I wonder how you do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-41567661897991353332014-07-11T09:56:43.697-07:002014-07-11T09:56:43.697-07:00I am blessed and honored that you and your beaut...I am blessed and honored that you and your beautiful children spent part of your celebratory day with my family! Xoxo DanaJonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955881124848876982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-32076173457326099762014-07-10T19:37:33.215-07:002014-07-10T19:37:33.215-07:00You write so beautifully and lovingly. Now that I ...You write so beautifully and lovingly. Now that I have a baby with special needs, your writing especially resonates with me...thank you and hugs to you and your gorgeous Christian.Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-89281865953466095632014-07-09T12:54:44.522-07:002014-07-09T12:54:44.522-07:00One of my favorite things about you Shauna is how ...One of my favorite things about you Shauna is how perfectly imperfect you are - which is why I think you touch people. You say what others feel but often can't express. You are an honest mix of love, happiness, anger, fear, guilt, pride, jealousy, sorrow, humor, sarcasm, kindness, etc. You make me laugh and cry and I continue to think you are awesome - What a journey you have been on - I still remember the first time I met you and Christian - I fell in love with you both. Peglucilovesraspberrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024527985488829825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-19513717713807722772014-07-09T08:40:27.410-07:002014-07-09T08:40:27.410-07:00Christian looks like a very sweet boy. I know you...Christian looks like a very sweet boy. I know your grief and guilt was enormous and I am glad you have come (somewhat) to terms with it. He is alive and happy, that's what counts. <br /><br />I looked at your video of how it happened - was the doggy door propped open or did Christian actually figure out how to open it and crawl through? It must have happened really fast since the person watching him didn't notice him crawl away. <br /><br />What a horrible thing for your family to go through, yet you have helped so many people with your blog. Your experiences and just your stories of day to day living are an inspiration.<br />Lillynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-35408805458435058812014-07-08T11:38:21.097-07:002014-07-08T11:38:21.097-07:00Happy living day to you all. To many, many, many,...Happy living day to you all. To many, many, many, more. Deanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695982965264794769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-65145542033582420152014-07-03T09:36:04.373-07:002014-07-03T09:36:04.373-07:00It's been awhile since I read this entry, but ...It's been awhile since I read this entry, but I wanted to let you know that I have thought of it often when faced with challenges in my own life. I just wanted to thank you for writing it, and saying what I can't often put into words. I still love reading about Christian's journey and seeing the world through your eyes! :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815542349245090209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-28430842528154966032014-06-01T22:09:20.845-07:002014-06-01T22:09:20.845-07:00Wow, what a beautiful post Shauna. You summed ever...Wow, what a beautiful post Shauna. You summed everything up so perfectly...<br /><br /> "Isn't it better to feel loved, even though your life is short, than to go through a long life never feeling loved at all?"<br /><br />Yes. Yes. Yes.<br /><br />What a beautiful child Santana is/was. I still have a hard time with tenses...Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02455367671890571478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-85155183405709259532014-06-01T22:06:36.946-07:002014-06-01T22:06:36.946-07:00I agree with you Shauna, I never thought they were...I agree with you Shauna, I never thought they were terrible either. I loved everyone involved with Aviana and just loved all the love, attention and detail they poured into her. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02455367671890571478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-90756653987612561532014-05-28T10:43:59.188-07:002014-05-28T10:43:59.188-07:00Shauna, I've probably never told you, but I lo...Shauna, I've probably never told you, but I love reading your blog. The way you talk about Christian and his experiences make my heart sing. Undoubtedly I'll be checking for summer updates as I can't believe I won't see Christian for two months! When I read his name at graduation, I couldn't help but wonder if all those squirmy little kinders made you think of where Christian is "supposed to be." As a mom, I knew it had to hurt. But the thing is, maybe where he is is just where Christian is supposed to be. He teaches love, understanding, and compassion everyday. Adults and kids alike learn so much from Christian, and he is making an impact on this world, that none of those squirmy, stinky little graham cracker kids has even thought about making yet. Christian is amazing, and I am so thankful that he's in my class, and that he has a mom and a family who recognize him for the amazing kid that he is. And by the way, he has tons more cool stuff to show you that he can do. The next six years are going to blow your mind! I promise. <br />Corinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-21648983841921785312014-05-28T08:11:04.028-07:002014-05-28T08:11:04.028-07:00Congrats to Christian! What a celebration for &quo...Congrats to Christian! What a celebration for "Christian's" family to attend. Just by reading your blog Christian is loved by so many! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-89872081288468033992014-05-27T06:47:16.408-07:002014-05-27T06:47:16.408-07:00Congratulations to the gorgeous Mr. Christian and ...Congratulations to the gorgeous Mr. Christian and his beautiful mom!Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-10011572291198635152014-05-05T19:52:08.580-07:002014-05-05T19:52:08.580-07:00My daughter drowned three years ago and reading yo...My daughter drowned three years ago and reading your story and Santana's touches my heart in ways that words can not express. My husband and I tell our twins every day about their older sister and how she is an angel- I'm sure she welcomed Santana with open arms and a beautiful smile like no other. My thoughts are with you all. Stephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-60631559187468639312014-05-05T14:57:38.128-07:002014-05-05T14:57:38.128-07:00That was really beautiful, Shauna. It also unders...That was really beautiful, Shauna. It also underscores why you celebrate every moment with your kids. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-22246378316494810472014-05-05T10:53:43.626-07:002014-05-05T10:53:43.626-07:00Thank you for the beautiful tribute to Santana. I ...Thank you for the beautiful tribute to Santana. I know my niece, Lindsey, will continue to be a voice for near drowning victims, and support for each of you precious moms. You are the most special people on earth!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06784713304597386941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-30559353783099808622014-04-10T12:21:34.067-07:002014-04-10T12:21:34.067-07:00What the critic on FB failed to mention is that th...What the critic on FB failed to mention is that this can't POSSIBLY be the first time Green Shirt Kid has encountered a special needs child. Shame on his parents for not teaching an EIGHT YEAR OLD more tact and consideration. He's old enough for someone to have taught him better. <br />-a fellow special needs momAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-88921322314559182452014-04-03T11:07:21.853-07:002014-04-03T11:07:21.853-07:00good for you! Just because we have kids with spec...good for you! Just because we have kids with special needs, we can't devote every moment to being the perfect, patient ambassador to the typically-developing crowd. An eight year old knows (probably) that saying, "what's wrong with him?" isn't the most tactful way to go. I wouldn't be sorry either. sometimes you are just a mom!Alicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016555033373409616.post-69985019511983444002014-03-26T17:54:45.853-07:002014-03-26T17:54:45.853-07:00I don't have a kid with special needs, so I ca...I don't have a kid with special needs, so I can't speak for you, BUT I can say....WAY TO GO MAMA BEAR! We all need to support our kids and too bad if sometimes people don't get it! I am a nursery school director and one of the best things we try to teach our kids is respect for everyone. That is what we Mama Bears do!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com