tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.comments2023-05-27T12:00:42.538-04:00Fatherhood MattersJohnny Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15808191835352223041noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-31353069174089505252014-12-15T10:27:47.781-05:002014-12-15T10:27:47.781-05:00you never cease to amaze me old friend... I pray f...you never cease to amaze me old friend... I pray for you today and everyday... I remember standing on the stairs at St. Claire's Church on a day in 1988 when you should have been crippled with grief... instead you had the strength of a lion... be strong as always and continue to lead your loved ones as only you can... JSPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-21477718506549790092013-03-25T16:57:15.735-04:002013-03-25T16:57:15.735-04:00Amazing words. Powerful stuff. Thank you.Amazing words. Powerful stuff. Thank you.Nick Leshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04735641810049227247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-91381455833018649642013-03-22T21:36:29.373-04:002013-03-22T21:36:29.373-04:00Just beautiful...love the High Meadow. Thinking an...Just beautiful...love the High Meadow. Thinking and praying and tring to make sense out of the senseless. Treasure those memories! Happy Birthday to James!gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-39714075808120191692013-03-22T18:24:50.955-04:002013-03-22T18:24:50.955-04:00For someone who has no words, these were very beau...For someone who has no words, these were very beautiful words.Mrs. Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14151258556984090179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-14895899570528480192012-12-20T13:31:24.381-05:002012-12-20T13:31:24.381-05:00A couple of years ago, I was on my way home from w...A couple of years ago, I was on my way home from work when I received a call from my mother in law saying that my then 15 month old son was being rushed to the hospital (about a 30 minute drive) by my wife due to an allergic reaction to peanuts. I imagined losing my son that day. So I have a vague frame of reference for how the people of Newtown feel. Luckily, my son survived and is perfectly healthy today. I hope I never have to feel that fear again. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing, <br />Brian HestonBrian Hestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375371281635185885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-58976000204789823732012-12-20T12:48:34.987-05:002012-12-20T12:48:34.987-05:00Johnny... just being there speaks volumes to the p...Johnny... just being there speaks volumes to the person you are. Prayers go out during this most difficult time. - JDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-83555980302530059442012-12-17T20:15:09.006-05:002012-12-17T20:15:09.006-05:00No one knows what to say to those families who has...No one knows what to say to those families who has lost their innocent babies to a selfless sicko. They are all our children. Even though I don't live out there, it hit close to home for me too, being an educator myself and all. We just all need to pray for them and do our part in anyway that we can to help.chinitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-18748626047872170402012-12-17T19:09:49.923-05:002012-12-17T19:09:49.923-05:00Just beautiful. There really are no words at all j...Just beautiful. There really are no words at all just disbelief and grief. My thoughts and prayers are with all the families and the town of Newtown. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-48985470796490004742012-12-17T18:47:01.029-05:002012-12-17T18:47:01.029-05:00I think u said it all! Beautifully said.I think u said it all! Beautifully said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-75233437328276556162012-12-16T22:04:46.153-05:002012-12-16T22:04:46.153-05:00This poem is a beautiful way to put 'words'...This poem is a beautiful way to put 'words' where there are none. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-82295366434070128322012-12-16T21:34:33.746-05:002012-12-16T21:34:33.746-05:00John thank you for sharing my heart goes out to yo...John thank you for sharing my heart goes out to you and your family. i pray God give you peace and direction during this difficult time. Melissa St. Clare 85Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-45975915422897366742012-12-16T13:02:54.367-05:002012-12-16T13:02:54.367-05:00Well said Johnny O. Thanks for sharing.
SWell said Johnny O. Thanks for sharing.<br />SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-78399240561156228742012-12-16T07:03:24.349-05:002012-12-16T07:03:24.349-05:00Let the peace of God rest heavily upon your family...Let the peace of God rest heavily upon your family, your hearts and your town now, in Jesus name. There are no words to describe acts of evil but when the enemy comes in like a flood, God raises the standard. Be blessed. Melody McFarlane Thelwell, CSHS, Class of 89, and most importantly, mom of 4.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-6401677409643692202012-12-15T22:23:07.240-05:002012-12-15T22:23:07.240-05:00I'm proud to know you and to call you my class...I'm proud to know you and to call you my classmate and my friend. "He did not need words to show his joy." ~ Prayers for your community tonight and every night. We're all with you, John. Spellman Strong. ~ Carolyn Polchinski, CSHS '88Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-18903908172957999312012-12-15T21:40:52.556-05:002012-12-15T21:40:52.556-05:00Prayers to all of you from a mother and school psy...Prayers to all of you from a mother and school psychologist in Texas. It's OK to have no words. I don't have them either. Blessings.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-2168690283168597402012-10-10T10:14:55.893-04:002012-10-10T10:14:55.893-04:00Hi,
Will you please post a link to your Blog at T...Hi, <br />Will you please post a link to your Blog at The Fatherhood Community? Our members will appreciate it and as the father of 3 teenage boys, I will too. <br />Members include: Fathers, Dads, Daddies, Fatherhood Lovers, Experts and Fans.<br />It's easy to do, just cut and paste the link and it automatically links back to your website. You can also share Photos, Videos and Articles if you like.<br />Email me if you need any help or would like me to do it for you. <br />Please feel free to share as often and as much as you like.<br />The Fatherhood Community: http://www.vorts.com/fatherhood/<br />I hope you consider sharing with us.<br />Thank you,<br />James Kaufman, Editor<br />Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310992520907897841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-48319528156470921712012-08-11T11:52:57.108-04:002012-08-11T11:52:57.108-04:00John, You'll know you're getting older whe...John, You'll know you're getting older when your sons grow their beards in tribute to you!joe ursonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-54038370428842676552012-07-25T07:59:56.311-04:002012-07-25T07:59:56.311-04:00funny how parenthood changes very aspect of who we...funny how parenthood changes very aspect of who we are...I sometimes find myself in the same place that you did... a.m. and thinking, worrying wondering if I've done enough to keep my kids safe and away from harm. Then I pray...I thank God for the gift of them (no matter how hard the trials of the day were!)and ask Him withall I am that He keeps them safe.<br /><br />My 15 year old knows everything (imagine...) and cannot understand why I have to ask so many questions. I simply say, "I'm filling in the gaps so God has less to worry about with you!" I make no apologies for it; I know that someday my kids will unlock that secret place in their heart that God has for parents. Then they'll understand that being a parent is so much more than our kids see...Gina P. Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-29267085668850269172012-07-23T23:57:50.879-04:002012-07-23T23:57:50.879-04:00John we dropped off Aidan last year at Camp Ramapo...John we dropped off Aidan last year at Camp Ramapo for only a week and I had all the joy, fear and every other emotion you are feeling. It will be a good experience for him and give you some of that separation you will need to let D grow up into the independent man you want him to be. Be strong brother and dont worry cause he will be ok...TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860338123881620554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-80834071880906495282012-05-18T14:03:25.518-04:002012-05-18T14:03:25.518-04:00You rock Johnny O!!! Hope to see you and your beau...You rock Johnny O!!! Hope to see you and your beautiful family soon! <br /><br />Michelle AntonellemAmAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10407883752270854224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-91361766443948693112012-05-18T14:02:17.541-04:002012-05-18T14:02:17.541-04:00You rock Johnny O!!! Hope to see you and your beau...You rock Johnny O!!! Hope to see you and your beautiful family soon!mAmAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10407883752270854224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-65527314228132424432011-11-03T10:19:56.165-04:002011-11-03T10:19:56.165-04:00I can relate on so many levels John, hang in there...I can relate on so many levels John, hang in there, hopefully power back soon, : )Richard Kishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-29487840847707426172011-10-26T18:09:54.464-04:002011-10-26T18:09:54.464-04:00wow! can't believe she is 5 already! your othe...wow! can't believe she is 5 already! your other kids must be so big by now :)Lorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984437012723752635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-82994437895296870652011-10-26T17:20:29.467-04:002011-10-26T17:20:29.467-04:00Happy birthday to you both. She is adorable. Looks...Happy birthday to you both. She is adorable. Looks alot like you.Suzhttp://writingmywrongs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21030817.post-86128393548049220592011-06-24T03:26:58.716-04:002011-06-24T03:26:58.716-04:00so sorry for your loss.. its terrible missing some...so sorry for your loss.. its terrible missing someone. we can take comfort, however, in knowing that those we miss are always with us through the grace of God. :)Lorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984437012723752635noreply@blogger.com