The Flow

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A Friend — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:04:20 GMT

You've moved me to tears.

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TheFosters — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:47:38 GMT

Thank you all for your compliments. Lots of times I still stress about the future, even about the things I can't change. But Darrow pointed out to me yesterday that children don't allow you to stress in that way. All they know is the here and now. With Ty it is all about playing and being silly and many times that is enough to save me from worrisome self.

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sarah — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:56:24 GMT

that was just gorgeous!

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mombo — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:19:23 GMT

How interesting that even the story of how you met is a little bittersweet. This was a beautiful post. I love the role Mika played. And I love the wisdom here, knowing that things are sometimes meant to be, and you can't always see where things are going, but looking back it makes sense.

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Kimberly — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:13:32 GMT

Three posts ago, I was so sad to hear that Ty might be leaving his family with you guys, and although this post makes me sad too, I think that you are so right. You gave Ty a gift that no one can ever take away from him. He is so lucky to have two amazing daddies who care for him as much as you guys do, for the time that he has. Many children don't even have one, ever. I hope with all my heart that Ty gets to stay at home with you, even if he doesn't, at least he had you guys when he needed someone to love him the most.

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EG — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:26:05 GMT

Good dog, Mika.

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Melissa — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:31:25 GMT

Dude, that is totally my philosophy. It seems like when you look back, you can see the chain of events that brought you where you are today and it makes sense. Even if the things going on in the present don't.

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Marie Eve — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:57:11 GMT

Amazing and heart-warming post. You are a beautiful family and I truly wish you all the best.

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NyGirl — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:51:17 GMT

Thank you for writing that. I'm from Brooklyn and my father is a firefighter. My father made it through that terrible day but the same cannot be said of many of his friends. Needless to say, September 11th holds a special place in my heart and consciousness . . . it is truly a day my family and I will never forget.

I now live in the South and this day barely gets recognized down here - other than a random comment of, "I can't believe it's been 7 years." That's not nearly enough. As hard as it may be to relive or discuss, I thank you for sharing this story. And for reminding us all that beautiful things can come out of tragic moments.

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steffmarcusky — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:40:14 GMT

Thank you - that was beautiful.