I Just Wanted to ask.... - And Please be Honest

Kirstenmumof3 wrote: This has been a very difficult time for me and I'm worried that I may be upsettng some of you by what I have been posting. I just wanted to know if my talking about Spencer was upsetting anyone? I've been wondering if maybe I am posting too much and that this is a lot for some of you to take. Please be honest and if this is too upsetting, I won't post as much. I really don't want to upset anyone and I really do understand.

I also wanted all of you to know just how much I have appreciated all of your love and support. You are all an amazing group of people. Thank You again.

MommyToAshley replied: Oh hon, I am glad you confide in us. I'm glad that we can be here for you... I only wish we could do more. We love you and Spencer so much... you are part of our family. Please continue to keep us posted, we want to know how you, Spencer, and the family are doing.

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: You are not upsetting me at all. I know how you feel about it, though. When Logan had his heart surgery, this board was one of the only places I could open up and let it all out. And everyone here made me feel so much better. Please continue to share Spencer's story. It helps you. That is what we are here for, to help one another.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: Thank You!

mummy2girls replied: oh hun you can post as much as you want! We are here for you in your time of need! This is a very difficult time in your life and personally having people i could vent to helped out alot! Like i have said before youa re an amazing person! You hyave alot of strength.

I cant speak for everyone here but i personally want to hear from you! Because if i didnt hearf rom you i would be worried! Please dont be afraid to let your emotions out!

When i was goign through what i was with Jordan i didnt have this board so i was lost... i wished i had a board like this 6 years ago:(

(((HUGS))))

Jamison'smama replied: Of course we're upset---but we wouldn't have it any other way. We will always be upset when someone we care about is going through such difficult times. This is the place to vent, cry, and share without having to put on a "strong front". You say whatever you need---whenever you need to. We are hear for support, prayers and those wonderful virtual hugs--so here are some from me

CAMSMOM1 replied: Honestly, I always look for your post on the boards, because I really want to know how you & your family is doing. I really want to be here for you as much as I can. I know I didn't get a chance to get to know you before this happened, but I have seen what an amazing mother you are, and I am praying for you & Spencer. I hope you continue to give us updates, I know it's hard for you to find the time with everything going on, but especially today, I was so excited to hear that the chemo went well. I know you both will make it through this, and he is on his way to a full recovery.

Like the others said, we are here to support one another. And I know how much we need to lean on one another when life gets hard, so always feel free to do that here. We love you, and care about you & your family.



Ann

luvmykids replied: There is just no way for me to imagine what this has been like for you and your family, I really can't complain about much in comparison, least of all what you post. My heart breaks for you but if all I can do is send you hugs over the internet, thats what I'll do!

holley79 replied: Kirsten, you are not upsetting at all. I'm glad that you have a place to come to get things off your chest. Not to mention I'm glad when you update on Spencer. I think you are truly an inspiration.

gr33n3y3z replied: I like reading your up dates and knowing what is going on with Spencer
I think if you didnt post about him and yourself and family I would be upset.

Bee_Kay replied: OMG! You aren't upsetting anyone here!!

I look forward to reading your posts, to keep up on what's going on with you and Spencer and how he is doing!!!

Keep posting as much as you are comfortable with !!

ediep replied: I am glad that you post updates for us because I am constantly thinking about you ad Spencer. Please don't worry about upsetting us, we are here to support you.



if someone id upset by your posst, then they don't have to read it...JMO

C&K*s Mommie replied: Everyone put my thoughts in words one way or another above. Please keep posting as we are very much interested in how Spencer and your family are doing. We are always here to listen to what you have to say.

mckayleesmom replied: GIRL PLEASE!!!...We love you and Spencer. We are worried about him too. I love hearing updates about him and I like being here for a friend that needs to let it out.

mom21kid2dogs replied: Reading posts on a message board is ALWAYS optional. You are always very specific in your titles so if someone can't deal with it I assume they choose not to read it. I feel you and your family need all the prayers and support you can get right now. Olivia bugs me daily now to "get on the computer and see how Spencer is". She did the happy dance in the living room when I told her his chemo was done!! Being part of a closer knit group means people share in each others lives~good and bad. This IS yours right now. You should feel free to share it.

kimberley replied: that is what we are here for hon, please post away. my heart does break for what you and Spencer are going through but i would rather know than not know. you are part of our family here and we want to be supportive.

TANNER'S MOM replied: I love your updates. I think you are going thru the hardest thing in your life ever..and Spencer's too. I want to be there in anyway possible. If all I can do for you is to read a post and say a prayer.. it's so small compared to what I want to do. Please don't take that away from me...

Praying still...

Mel

PrairieMom replied: If we can't be here to support you through the hard times what would be the point of these boards? We are here for you.

Sarah&Mackenzie replied: I agree with everyone, we are all here to support you. Keeping your family and Spencer in my thoughts and prayers.

aspenblue1 replied: We are here to support you.

Boys r us replied: As far as I'm concerned, your situation with Spencer right now is by far the most imortant thing going on within this board right now and it is YOUR posts that I seek out when I'm at work and have 3 minutes to look at the board really quick, even though I may not always have time to respond, I pray for you and your family everyday..every single day! I want to know what is going on with Spencer, please don't stop posting!

jcc64 replied: ITA with Nicole. It is the most difficult thing anyone is facing on here right now, and I believe we all feel grateful that you have kept us informed of your day to day struggles.
Many of us have known you since the pre-PC, ivillage days. We've been with you during your struggles with PPD and your family, and you've been with us for our various ups and downs. The fact that you even have the energy to consider anyone else's feelings right now speaks volumes about the kind of person you are, Kirstin.
Sickness is part of life- not the fun part- but if we can't be here during the tough times, what's the point of all of this?

jem0622 replied: Never ever would I say you are posting too much. It is so important for you to have a place to share your thoughts, fears, emotions, etc. It is a very healthy thing to do.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: Once again you all amaze me! I never once in my life considered myself to be a strong person and I never ever thought that I would be facing such a horrible illness with my child. It brightens my day when I come here and here your words of encouragement, they make it that much easier to get back and take care of Spencer. You are all such an amazing group of people! Strong, Caring and Supportive and I Thank You with all my heart!

coasterqueen replied: We are definitely here to support you and please keep us updated. You are all in my thoughts on a daily basis.

ammommy replied:

fashionmumofboys replied: Please keep on posting and let us know how your sweet boy Spencer is doing. I am always looking for updates, and please know that you are such a strong and amazing woman.

Keeping Spencer and family in my thoughts and prayers at all times.

Lots of

A&A'smommy replied: I doesn't upset me it breaks my heart for you and spencer but I'm glad you come here to talk to us I would be worried constantly about him if you didn't!!

kit_kats_mom replied:
ditto. plus, it may make you feel good to know that you've made me hug my babies more. Spencer is a constant reminder to me of how precious they really are. Thank you for that

NEWMOM05 replied: I'm pretty new to the board, but I will be there to support you in any way I can. Write all you want, sweetie.

Peggy

punkeemunkee'smom replied: Please DON'T stop posting about Spencer! I feel like you have been very reserved in your medical information-in other words nothing to find offensive! Don't worry about us right now-WE are here for YOU and your family! I am praying for you daily,we all are!-You and Spencer are in my thoughts and on my mind all the time. PLEASE keep us informed BIG hugs and many prayers still coming your way!!! Abbie

moped replied: Oh gosh NO, I think it might be me you are talking about because I told you yesterday that I didn't reply to alot of posts, but read them all and always think how strong you and your family are! Please don't stop telling us and giving us updates - we want Spencer to pull through like a champ!!!!!!

My2Beauties replied: I think everyone on this board summed up all of the thoughts I was having, while it hurts to know you are going through such a hard time in your life, if you didn't update us I would be worried sick! Post away hon, we are here for you!

Bee_Kay replied:
LeaAnne is right and I totally agree with her.

If you didn't post as often as you..... I guarantee that everyone here would be frantic worrying what may have happened.

So, you just keep posting and updating us on EVERY LITTLE THING that is going on!!!

It's maybe weird to say.... but the ladies and men on here are sort of a family and I, like most on here, truly care about what goes on in other peoples life on this board.

So, to sum it up...

No, it doesn't offend anyone

and

Yes, keep posting about Spencer

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: We're here for you sweetie! There is no way you're upsetting me in the slightest...

Kirstenmumof3 replied:
Please don't think it was you. It wasn't. I was just feeling that maybe this was all too much for all of you to handle.

BAC'sMom replied: Not upset at all. I think about you daily and look forward to your posts.

Still keeping you and Spencer in my thoughts and prayers.