tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post1652797800077880549..comments2024-03-13T13:35:22.177-05:00Comments on Baking in a Tornado: When You’re Not ThereKaren BakingInATornadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-88726683002507764732015-03-26T08:19:31.365-05:002015-03-26T08:19:31.365-05:00Thank you, Phil. It's a wonderful feeling to k...Thank you, Phil. It's a wonderful feeling to know that we are supported by so many.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-15988831825106443352015-03-25T23:12:25.094-05:002015-03-25T23:12:25.094-05:00Just finally got around to catching up on my blog ...Just finally got around to catching up on my blog reading. So sorry to hear that your son has to go through this. You have raised a fine young man who will get through this with your love, trust, and support. He did nothing wrong and nothing out of the ordinary that we all did when in college - parties, drinking, etc. He is just caught up in a bad situation with his frat brothers that will hopefully work itself out. The bad choice of one has made a mess for all. Just stand by your son as he goes through this. I'm rooting for him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743646207453247092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-52506318102321285472015-03-25T19:51:58.254-05:002015-03-25T19:51:58.254-05:00❤ you back. I know you're there for me and you...❤ you back. I know you're there for me and you have been since the day we "met' almost three years ago. The blogosphere is not the same without you in it.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-23870260329709378492015-03-25T19:40:40.759-05:002015-03-25T19:40:40.759-05:00I'm just so sorry your son and so many others ...I'm just so sorry your son and so many others are dealing with this. I really have no words to make any of it better. Please know, as always, that I hold you in my heart. You have taught your son strength and resilience. He will get through this with new life lessons. Your last text is everything a child in any situation needs to hear. I love you.Michele Marriotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658350918252530545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-12044131622670964232015-03-24T15:33:31.660-05:002015-03-24T15:33:31.660-05:00I'm so grateful for all of the support, it hel...I'm so grateful for all of the support, it helps to know that so many are praying for us.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-81150870715611804072015-03-24T15:14:55.550-05:002015-03-24T15:14:55.550-05:00I've read this four times. I've been silen...I've read this four times. I've been silently supporting and praying for your family. I'm not sure my head is fully wrapped around this yet. It's just so heartbreaking. I'm so truly sorry this is happening. I think you are handling and addressing it perfectly. It's situations like this, that drove me away from law school and make me worry about Whit's college days. Alcohol is a yummy evil. It doesn't have to be evil, but it can be, and all too often seems to be. I worry Whit will get in over her head. I guess that's one of the negatives of parenting- all the worrying. I'm so sorry that worrying is so prominent for you currently. I hope this passes quickly. I also pray PurDude is as unscathed as possible. This is just a truly heartbreaking situation, no matter which side you fall on. Please know... I love and adore you. I fully support you. I'm here for you. Trust me, PurDude knows you're there for him, even if not physically. That's what matters most. Yes, hugs are great, but the support you're giving is much more important. You're a great mom, even from a distance. Jules Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898444410326979902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-40421782713740151332015-03-22T19:05:05.748-05:002015-03-22T19:05:05.748-05:00Yes, I'm so glad to just have had him home for...Yes, I'm so glad to just have had him home for a week. These conversations are so much more meaningful to me as a parent when I can look him in the eye and better gauge how he's really doing.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-47200084165046499272015-03-22T18:54:29.791-05:002015-03-22T18:54:29.791-05:00Wow...what a mess. Poor kid. You're right to...Wow...what a mess. Poor kid. You're right to be proud of him though. He'll get through it having learned a hard lesson.LIVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13524453327563312809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-4659831788948071502015-03-20T15:02:16.374-05:002015-03-20T15:02:16.374-05:00No, it really doesn't. I'm hope whatever y...No, it really doesn't. I'm hope whatever you're going through with your youngest resolves well.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-12419361999061635512015-03-20T14:53:03.924-05:002015-03-20T14:53:03.924-05:00I'm so sorry to hear that you're going thr...I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through this. When our children hurt, we hurt, too. I'm going through some rough stuff with my youngest son, so I can relate in a way. This parenting thing sure doesn't get any easier. menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-5645295228139935222015-03-20T10:03:04.840-05:002015-03-20T10:03:04.840-05:00Thank you so much for the encouragement. It does h...Thank you so much for the encouragement. It does help.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-28919520748232493182015-03-20T09:37:03.485-05:002015-03-20T09:37:03.485-05:00Karen I am heart broken with you as I read this. y...Karen I am heart broken with you as I read this. yes there are consequences and no it's not easy but your son will be stronger on the other side of this and the one thing he will always remember is that you support him, love him and are there no matter what. I do pray that all this works out. I can't imagine. I've had difficult situations with my middle son being 500 miles away and unable to reach him, it is the hardest thing ever, but we did it. You will too. Love you my friend and just continue being who you are, a great mom who loves, encourages and holds up the standard.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215542444229937948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-1384053680445820542015-03-19T20:19:00.611-05:002015-03-19T20:19:00.611-05:00Thank you, Dawn, I hope that all of these boys com...Thank you, Dawn, I hope that all of these boys come out of this stronger and wiser.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-25621564122941137902015-03-19T20:10:37.633-05:002015-03-19T20:10:37.633-05:00I am so sorry for what your son is going through. ...I am so sorry for what your son is going through. It has to be tough. Some lessons in life are not always easy, but I am sure that he will grow through this experience and will come out a stronger young man. Hang in there.Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494584217024682385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-54138013752845383032015-03-19T20:06:37.193-05:002015-03-19T20:06:37.193-05:00When you consider all of the scenarios that could ...When you consider all of the scenarios that could come up as you send your child off to college, never ever would I imagine him going through something like this.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-73549980419778568932015-03-19T19:52:06.105-05:002015-03-19T19:52:06.105-05:00I can't imagine the helplessness and hurt you ...I can't imagine the helplessness and hurt you must feel on behalf of your son and as his mother. Gosh, what a tough situation. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10745497165626402819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-81739744203425828962015-03-18T21:36:49.945-05:002015-03-18T21:36:49.945-05:00Whatever side of this you've been on, I know y...Whatever side of this you've been on, I know you worked it through in the best way possible, Libby.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-72614358610935269982015-03-18T21:22:31.154-05:002015-03-18T21:22:31.154-05:00Parenting love. Big topic. I've been on a side...Parenting love. Big topic. I've been on a side of this. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512853641273251177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-31658906076915198812015-03-18T19:53:23.292-05:002015-03-18T19:53:23.292-05:00I appreciate the support more than I can even say ...I appreciate the support more than I can even say right now. I'm just so overwhelmed, Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-83922870795411956572015-03-18T19:51:05.931-05:002015-03-18T19:51:05.931-05:00Mother to Mother my heart is aching for you. You a...Mother to Mother my heart is aching for you. You are in my thoughts. XxooAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739053466041886513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-62468299344059033832015-03-18T19:05:08.266-05:002015-03-18T19:05:08.266-05:00You're right, there's little that can be s...You're right, there's little that can be said, it's the kind of situation you just make your way through as best you can. <br />One of the most frightening thing that goes through my mind about my kids is exactly what you said, it takes seconds to make a bad choice. And sometimes they are choices that you have to live with forever.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-42576424492271407712015-03-18T18:55:39.706-05:002015-03-18T18:55:39.706-05:00Dear God. What can I say? That I've been there...Dear God. What can I say? That I've been there? That I know how this is? That someday it will not be the first and last thing on your mind each day? That it will bring your family closer together? That it's not fair? That life is sloppy? That the media is almost always inaccurate?... I used to tell my children that all it takes is 5 seconds to change your life forever because that's all it takes to go left, instead of right. You are all in my prayers for peace and closure. Bless you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739053466041886513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-71810142019847056962015-03-18T08:51:21.552-05:002015-03-18T08:51:21.552-05:00Thank you for the love and support. It's truly...Thank you for the love and support. It's truly been heartwarming.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-82130822731260346272015-03-18T08:50:40.731-05:002015-03-18T08:50:40.731-05:00Yes, that truly need to be the focus, moving on an...Yes, that truly need to be the focus, moving on and working towards the future.<br />Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-44063468046821253952015-03-18T08:49:55.146-05:002015-03-18T08:49:55.146-05:00Thank you, Melinda. It's one of those situatio...Thank you, Melinda. It's one of those situations that you just have to get through. The boys are trying to do just that.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.com