Comments on: A talk with Pigpen http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:36:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: Allisone http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12310 Allisone Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:44:25 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12310 It is really good that he can tell you these things. Kiddos gotta go through the process too. You gave excellent responses. You're doing a great job. (Not like you need sunshine blown up your skirt from me ...) It is really good that he can tell you these things. Kiddos gotta go through the process too. You gave excellent responses.
You’re doing a great job.
(Not like you need sunshine blown up your skirt from me …)

]]> By: sumgurl http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12311 sumgurl Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:44:27 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12311 i was sitting next to pigpen (well, a few feet behind him) when we were waiting for the buses this afternoon and i thought "i wonder what his little head is thinking?" ... let's pray bj visits him and gives him some peace. oh, lil guy ... i was sitting next to pigpen (well, a few feet behind him) when we were waiting for the buses this afternoon and i thought “i wonder what his little head is thinking?” … let’s pray bj visits him and gives him some peace. oh, lil guy …

]]> By: jen http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12315 jen Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:51:12 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12315 poor little guy its so good youre talking to them about it all keep up the good parenting poor little guy its so good youre talking to them about it all
keep up the good parenting

]]> By: daco http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12316 daco Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:51:14 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12316 You're a good dad AT. You’re a good dad AT.

]]> By: Robbin http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12320 Robbin Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:09:35 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12320 Poor little guy. It's tough enough for us adults to wrap our brains around. Poor little guy. It’s tough enough for us adults to wrap our brains around.

]]> By: KathyH http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12321 KathyH Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:11:58 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12321 Oh sweet Pigpen. I can't think of anything non-ridiculous to type. That pokes my mama-heart in rough manner. You boys are in my thoughts. Oh sweet Pigpen.

I can’t think of anything non-ridiculous to type. That pokes my mama-heart in rough manner. You boys are in my thoughts.

]]> By: Joel http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12323 Joel Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:26:16 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12323 Great answer, AT. Fine post, too. Great answer, AT.

Fine post, too.

]]> By: Cathy http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12326 Cathy Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:28:46 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12326 Sweet little guy. Did Project Linus visit you? Sweet little guy. Did Project Linus visit you?

]]> By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12331 Atomictumor Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:33:50 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12331 Yep, they did, and the kids appreciated it. They've never been much for token blankets, so they've got em buried in the room somewhere. Brats. I thought it was awesome. Were you behind that? Yep, they did, and the kids appreciated it. They’ve never been much for token blankets, so they’ve got em buried in the room somewhere. Brats.
I thought it was awesome. Were you behind that?

]]> By: southerncharm http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12333 southerncharm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:44:16 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12333 This goes to show that children do not need over explanation. They can only process and handle so much. You did a wonderful job and I'm sure he was satisfied with your answer for now. This goes to show that children do not need over explanation. They can only process and handle so much. You did a wonderful job and I’m sure he was satisfied with your answer for now.

]]> By: damama http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12334 damama Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:52:00 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12334 I don't know how you know just the right thing to say. You don't overexplain or oversimplify or blame God or anyone else. You just tell it like it is. You are allowing a gracious God to help you through this. I love you. I don’t know how you know just the right thing to say. You don’t overexplain or oversimplify or blame God or anyone else. You just tell it like it is. You are allowing a gracious God to help you through this. I love you.

]]> By: damama http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12335 damama Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:53:56 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12335 Cathy- Gabe has had his blanket around a lot. I have seen him cuddled up in it. He took it to the hotel with him on Sat night. Thanks! Cathy- Gabe has had his blanket around a lot. I have seen him cuddled up in it. He took it to the hotel with him on Sat night. Thanks!

]]> By: Mrs. Daco http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12336 Mrs. Daco Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:58:37 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12336 I liked it when you told him Mommy tried not to die. She wanted to come home to him. You did good AT. I liked it when you told him Mommy tried not to die. She wanted to come home to him.
You did good AT.

]]> By: Jacket http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12337 Jacket Tue, 28 Nov 2006 02:04:15 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12337 Durn man, you know how to handle this stuff pretty good. Keep up the good work. The answer was sufficient for him to process. He did, and moved on, for a while. It will take a lot of whiles, but over time, his maturity will kick in and you will know it all worked for the best possible solution given the bad situation. Durn man, you know how to handle this stuff pretty good. Keep up the good work. The answer was sufficient for him to process. He did, and moved on, for a while. It will take a lot of whiles, but over time, his maturity will kick in and you will know it all worked for the best possible solution given the bad situation.

]]> By: Bullet http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12340 Bullet Tue, 28 Nov 2006 02:13:12 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12340 Throwing in the "little buddy" always helps. AT, you continue to teach me so much (well, you didn't teach me "little buddy", but you're good for other things). I love you buddy. Throwing in the “little buddy” always helps. AT, you continue to teach me so much (well, you didn’t teach me “little buddy”, but you’re good for other things). I love you buddy.

]]> By: Beth http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12343 Beth Tue, 28 Nov 2006 02:16:53 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12343 That reminded me how we explained my cousins death to my youngest daughter. Great Job AT!! That reminded me how we explained my cousins death to my youngest daughter. Great Job AT!!

]]> By: Beth http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12351 Beth Tue, 28 Nov 2006 02:35:24 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12351 ::tears:: perfection. all the way around. ::tears::
perfection. all the way around.

]]> By: Kate http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12352 Kate Tue, 28 Nov 2006 02:45:59 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12352 Sweet little boy. He's lucky to have a dad who answers his questions, without avoiding the topic or answering bigger things than what he's answers. And lucky to have a mom who started him off so well. Sweet little boy. He’s lucky to have a dad who answers his questions, without avoiding the topic or answering bigger things than what he’s answers. And lucky to have a mom who started him off so well.

]]> By: CM http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12359 CM Tue, 28 Nov 2006 03:22:08 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12359 Good answer. I'm glad you have each other. Good answer. I’m glad you have each other.

]]> By: Jane http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12360 Jane Tue, 28 Nov 2006 03:22:12 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12360 Good work! Help him to see her. In a sunny day, in a good belly laugh, in a nice clean and organized house ;-) Good work!
Help him to see her. In a sunny day, in a good belly laugh, in a nice clean and organized house ;-)

]]> By: Aunt Beck http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12368 Aunt Beck Tue, 28 Nov 2006 04:01:32 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12368 AT/Jake I am so proud of you for always answering the little guys honestly. You just continue to do your part and God will do the rest. You are actually doing work for the Lord by being such a loving and caring Daddy to Gabe and Asher. We here at the "White House" love you very, very much....good night.....Love Aunt Beck AT/Jake
I am so proud of you for always answering the little guys honestly. You just continue to do your part and God will do the rest. You are actually doing work for the Lord by being such a loving and caring Daddy to Gabe and Asher. We here at the “White House” love you very, very much….good night…..Love Aunt Beck

]]> By: Little Miss http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12371 Little Miss Tue, 28 Nov 2006 04:26:15 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12371 Dammit. I'm sorry. I had to explain death to my five year old last month when my baby nephew died. It was hard for ME, and I wallowed in my own grief. I just don't know how... it doesn't matter. YOU are doing a great job and continue to receive my admiration and prayers. Dammit. I’m sorry. I had to explain death to my five year old last month when my baby nephew died. It was hard for ME, and I wallowed in my own grief. I just don’t know how…

it doesn’t matter. YOU are doing a great job and continue to receive my admiration and prayers.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12375 Sarah Tue, 28 Nov 2006 04:51:06 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12375 Hello AT, I'm just a stranger who found your blog and I thought I would de-lurk (Unlurk? Neither are words...) It must be difficult having strangers contact you who speak to you like they know who you are after reading a few blog posts-- I'll try to refrain from doing that here. Your parenting, writing, and overall attitude have done nothing less than inspire me. You wrote relatively recently that you liked the idea of your blog possibly changing the world, and you remarked that it was a bit high-handed. It is not your blog, AT; it is you. Your experience has given me a reexamination and a renewal of my priorities in life. One for the better. Thanks for reminding me of this. Hello AT,

I’m just a stranger who found your blog and I thought I would de-lurk (Unlurk? Neither are words…) It must be difficult having strangers contact you who speak to you like they know who you are after reading a few blog posts– I’ll try to refrain from doing that here.

Your parenting, writing, and overall attitude have done nothing less than inspire me. You wrote relatively recently that you liked the idea of your blog possibly changing the world, and you remarked that it was a bit high-handed. It is not your blog, AT; it is you. Your experience has given me a reexamination and a renewal of my priorities in life. One for the better. Thanks for reminding me of this.

]]> By: Christina http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12393 Christina Tue, 28 Nov 2006 05:23:21 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12393 ::tears:: here too - you are SUCH a great Daddy, AT ::tears:: here too - you are SUCH a great Daddy, AT

]]> By: Lisa http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12394 Lisa Tue, 28 Nov 2006 05:28:59 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12394 awesome dad awesome dad

]]> By: Zapaper http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12462 Zapaper Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:39:18 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12462 And (to be shallow) "..." is totally my favorite punctuation gimmick ever. And (to be shallow) “…” is totally my favorite punctuation gimmick ever.

]]> By: Dana http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12475 Dana Tue, 28 Nov 2006 13:36:34 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12475 Yes, great answers to unanswerable questions. My mom died when I was about 13 months old, so I really don't remember her. But when I got to the age of realizing I didn't have a mom like other kids, I was really, really angry at her for making me different. I got over the anger. I wish someone had explained the whole thing to me like you did for Pigpen. You are such a terrific father. Yes, great answers to unanswerable questions.
My mom died when I was about 13 months old, so I really don’t remember her. But when I got to the age of realizing I didn’t have a mom like other kids, I was really, really angry at her for making me different. I got over the anger. I wish someone had explained the whole thing to me like you did for Pigpen.
You are such a terrific father.

]]> By: edsone http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12478 edsone Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:21:58 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12478 Great job AT! Your little fellas are in my prayers to get through this! My little boy is 4 and his dad isn't around a whole lot. The doctors told me to be honest with him and tell him the truth in a way he can understand. It has always seemed to satisfy him! Great parenting! Great job AT! Your little fellas are in my prayers to get through this! My little boy is 4 and his dad isn’t around a whole lot. The doctors told me to be honest with him and tell him the truth in a way he can understand. It has always seemed to satisfy him! Great parenting!

]]> By: missy http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12482 missy Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:59:14 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12482 Hang in there, AT. We are here for you. Hang in there, AT. We are here for you.

]]> By: Punk HP http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12486 Punk HP Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:07:33 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12486 Great Job AT! When I was young, If someone died, we were discouraged from talking about it, and eventually pretended like they never existed. Great Job AT! When I was young, If someone died, we were discouraged from talking about it, and eventually pretended like they never existed.

]]> By: Knarf http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12502 Knarf Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:42:06 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12502 I think you did a great job and handled it incredibly. Of course my opinion and $1 will ALMOST get you a cheeseburger at McD's, but I still think you did a great job. Stay strong, be courageous, and know we are praying. I think you did a great job and handled it incredibly. Of course my opinion and $1 will ALMOST get you a cheeseburger at McD’s, but I still think you did a great job.

Stay strong, be courageous, and know we are praying.

]]> By: Susan http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12511 Susan Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:48:33 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12511 My heart is breaking. But you're a great dad. He will be okay. You all will be okay. My heart is breaking.

But you’re a great dad. He will be okay. You all will be okay.

]]> By: TheNoisyOne http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12564 TheNoisyOne Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:43:43 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12564 You have obviously plugged into the wisdom of Solomon. Keep plugging. It's neat when you can surprise even yourself. You have obviously plugged into the wisdom of Solomon. Keep plugging. It’s neat when you can surprise even yourself.

]]> By: reddaisynow http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12587 reddaisynow Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:15:16 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12587 Delurking to say that a few nights ago when I was tucking my (sick, grumpy, normal) cantankerous little three year old boy in bed (again) your writing and words came to mind. I kissed him a little more patiently and with shooting pains in my heart for what he is to me. He and I both almost died not too long ago...and your writing brings that back to me. I prayed for me and my kids and for you and yours..... You are a blog prophet. Reminding us of what matters. Thank you. Delurking to say that a few nights ago when I was tucking my (sick, grumpy, normal) cantankerous little three year old boy in bed (again) your writing and words came to mind. I kissed him a little more patiently and with shooting pains in my heart for what he is to me. He and I both almost died not too long ago…and your writing brings that back to me. I prayed for me and my kids and for you and yours….. You are a blog prophet. Reminding us of what matters. Thank you.

]]> By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12589 Atomictumor Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:24:11 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12589 Reddaisynow, I'm glad that it worked out, or as well as it did. You, of all people, don't need reminders, I'd imagine! Reddaisynow, I’m glad that it worked out, or as well as it did. You, of all people, don’t need reminders, I’d imagine!

]]> By: Susan http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12630 Susan Wed, 29 Nov 2006 02:23:50 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-12630 A bath can make almost everything better. Oh, Pigpen--I just want to hug him. A bath can make almost everything better.

Oh, Pigpen–I just want to hug him.

]]> By: Eric Blade http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-13359 Eric Blade Sat, 02 Dec 2006 09:12:41 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-13359 I have got to post this, I haven't read any of my RSS feeds since the day that your post went live on Fark, AT. I've been sitting here reading all of them, and I'm just sitting here at my computer with tears running down my face. And its not a bad thing.. not at all.. but it's making my brain take a trip in the way-back machine to places that i don't think even exist in it anymore.. *sigh* I hope you and everyone else are doing well. I have got to post this, I haven’t read any of my RSS feeds since the day that your post went live on Fark, AT. I’ve been sitting here reading all of them, and I’m just sitting here at my computer with tears running down my face. And its not a bad thing.. not at all.. but it’s making my brain take a trip in the way-back machine to places that i don’t think even exist in it anymore.. *sigh*

I hope you and everyone else are doing well.

]]> By: Snickrsnack Katie http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-14642 Snickrsnack Katie Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:39:32 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/27/a-talk-with-pigpen/#comment-14642 I am sitting here crying my eyes out. You are such a wonderful father and I know your wife is proud of you for handling everything so well. Your children are lucky to have such an amazing person for a father. I am sitting here crying my eyes out. You are such a wonderful father and I know your wife is proud of you for handling everything so well. Your children are lucky to have such an amazing person for a father.

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