tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932673299058945853.post5021430768840563797..comments2012-06-14T09:49:18.817-07:00Comments on Being Sissa: Being a ParentPat O'Connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961101640288821211noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932673299058945853.post-13977592584085033212011-10-19T18:36:36.393-07:002011-10-19T18:36:36.393-07:00Thanks Val and Jessica! Jessica, I loved going to...Thanks Val and Jessica! Jessica, I loved going to school with your Mom - she's a wonderful lady. And to you, it takes a special person to work with the disabled. I'm so glad you love what you do. I know from my experiences with the guys from Kevin's house that it can be challenging, but oh so rewarding too. Thanks again!Pat O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13961101640288821211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932673299058945853.post-51033902604351846542011-10-19T13:57:51.905-07:002011-10-19T13:57:51.905-07:00Hi Pat,
You don't know me, but my mom is Lisa...Hi Pat,<br /><br />You don't know me, but my mom is Lisa Calderone who graduated with you at Fairfield University's MFA program. She directed me to read this blog since I currently work at a group home, and absolutely love what I do! Your blog so far is very touching, I don't know you or Kevin but I already feel connected through the blog. AND I studied abroad in Florence, Italy and absolutely love Italy (and can speak Italian!). During my spring break I took a trip to Sorrento, and the Almafi coast. You're right - Napoli is full of garbage, but Positano is one of the most beautiful places. I could never imagine driving along that coast, it must have been so nerve-wracking, especially on no sleep. Anyway, I am incredibly interested to learn and hear more about you and Kevin - would love to read your memoir if possible (my mom won't let me read hers!) Kevin is so lucky to have such a loving sister in his life. Best of luck to you both.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Jessica RobertsJessicaV51587https://www.blogger.com/profile/10718861874125208570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932673299058945853.post-77211546633901571372011-10-19T08:03:35.197-07:002011-10-19T08:03:35.197-07:00Pat:
Wonderful post. I too have not had children...Pat: <br />Wonderful post. I too have not had children but like my dear friend Courtney always says you do not have to birth a child to be a parent. Rest assured you are a parent to Kevin. Not only are you a Blessing to him - he is a Blessing to you! Keep on writing...valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075809222610181838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932673299058945853.post-72577147028435841562011-10-15T19:29:33.355-07:002011-10-15T19:29:33.355-07:00Thanks Tina!Thanks Tina!Pat O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13961101640288821211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932673299058945853.post-42133832275227961112011-10-15T09:25:23.581-07:002011-10-15T09:25:23.581-07:00Pat,
You are one of the most grounded people I k...Pat, <br /><br />You are one of the most grounded people I know. Kevin can't be happy 100% of the time; that's unrealistic. He can, however, know he's loved 100% of the time. That you can trust!<br /><br />You are the one that provides that loved sense to him, 100% of the time. Always.<br /><br />TinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com