tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431008621505335717.post2958380685456959374..comments2015-02-07T21:29:56.634-05:00Comments on Pieces Lived: Surprises.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04174677494622531698noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431008621505335717.post-31771181900740715022012-03-04T22:47:55.634-05:002012-03-04T22:47:55.634-05:00:) It's not going to be as bad as you are imag...:) It's not going to be as bad as you are imagining. When Nate got his braces for the first time, the first day he hated them and cried. The second day he pulled up and cruised along furniture for the first time ever. (he was 2) He's not going to care that much, if they are made well and fit well. You are going to feel self-conscious for awhile and then forget about them. Braces are no. big. deal. I promise.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703631579811118354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431008621505335717.post-8679127591169098712012-03-04T20:53:30.586-05:002012-03-04T20:53:30.586-05:00I, as a parent share the thoughts, emotions and as...I, as a parent share the thoughts, emotions and aspirations. Your mother and I were guarded even with your pediatrician or when taking you to the hospital; guarded and protective at all times as any loving, caring parent. I could never put in words the experiences nor the thoughts as well as you do, and at times with humor to brace the episode.<br /><br />I too will be fitted for a brace, form fitting. My knee which was broken with ligaments torn finally gave up, physical therapy cannot fix what is permanently broken. The brace I welcome, Kemper and I will have something to talk about and share. Apprehension always comes with such life episodes. However, with my many years I have been able to use pragmatism as an asset. My view of life is it will all work out, and the business of life is to enjoy the moment. A pretty good view even if mine, don't you think~<br /><br />Give Kemper a warm hug and gentle kiss for me. Soon I will be able to do so myself. I look forward to the visit.<br /><br />Love you, Poppa BearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431008621505335717.post-32841870142701873752012-03-03T20:32:32.870-05:002012-03-03T20:32:32.870-05:00I think he'll adapt well, quite well. You have...I think he'll adapt well, quite well. You have a fighter. He'll fight like hell at first in them, I'm sure- but then he'll adapt as he'll subconsciously realize they're a tool to help him get from point A to point B. The amazing thing is, they're going to help him walk- he may look different to other kids and ignorant pricks but he'll do exactly what they can do- he'll walk.Jessnoreply@blogger.com