tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post94321442590040244..comments2023-08-10T22:57:02.048-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Cayman Cindy: Just some beautiful thoughts..literally.Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742093456736039171noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-81078578913322780892009-05-27T13:54:06.326-04:002009-05-27T13:54:06.326-04:00When I was pregnant with my son, now 13 months, I ...When I was pregnant with my son, now 13 months, I used to get American Baby magazine, and I also received some older editions from a friend. I think it came free with something for pregnant moms. Anyways, I remember there were at least two issues where the children they featured as their "cover model" had down's syndrome. I remember thinking about how wonderful that was. Not every child born is the typical kid, and they did a wonderful job of recognizing that every child is simply beautiful. Perhaps you should send them a picture of beautiful Cayman! By the way, I certainly smiled when I looked at that adorable picture of her smiling!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-10759756477811748382009-05-23T23:27:30.424-04:002009-05-23T23:27:30.424-04:00Hi Kristen!
I haven't written/commented in a ...Hi Kristen!<br /><br />I haven't written/commented in a while and apologize for that. I do check your blog often, and so does Dan and Jordan. We are so happy with the progress in Cayman's life. She is truly beautiful and brings a smile to our faces each time we see her. You and Mike are doing a wonderful job! I admire you both! Cayman is very lucky and was meant to have you two for parents! What a gift you have been given and what a gift she has received. I feel bad I have not met her yet, but am hoping to someday in the near future!<br /><br />Take care & thank you for taking time to share your life with us all. It is nothing less than inspirational!<br /><br />All our love!<br />Bobbi, Dan, Jordan (and the boys!)Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07806938658614212039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-91414241055155469522009-05-23T23:27:25.067-04:002009-05-23T23:27:25.067-04:00Hi Kristen!
I haven't written/commented in a ...Hi Kristen!<br /><br />I haven't written/commented in a while and apologize for that. I do check your blog often, and so does Dan and Jordan. We are so happy with the progress in Cayman's life. She is truly beautiful and brings a smile to our faces each time we see her. You and Mike are doing a wonderful job! I admire you both! Cayman is very lucky and was meant to have you two for parents! What a gift you have been given and what a gift she has received. I feel bad I have not met her yet, but am hoping to someday in the near future!<br /><br />Take care & thank you for taking time to share your life with us all. It is nothing less than inspirational!<br /><br />All our love!<br />Bobbi, Dan, Jordan (and the boys!)Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07806938658614212039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-6801794166621897822009-05-23T23:27:19.414-04:002009-05-23T23:27:19.414-04:00Hi Kristen!
I haven't written/commented in a ...Hi Kristen!<br /><br />I haven't written/commented in a while and apologize for that. I do check your blog often, and so does Dan and Jordan. We are so happy with the progress in Cayman's life. She is truly beautiful and brings a smile to our faces each time we see her. You and Mike are doing a wonderful job! I admire you both! Cayman is very lucky and was meant to have you two for parents! What a gift you have been given and what a gift she has received. I feel bad I have not met her yet, but am hoping to someday in the near future!<br /><br />Take care & thank you for taking time to share your life with us all. It is nothing less than inspirational!<br /><br />All our love!<br />Bobbi, Dan, Jordan (and the boys!)Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07806938658614212039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-90737626169139417832009-05-23T23:27:13.867-04:002009-05-23T23:27:13.867-04:00Hi Kristen!
I haven't written/commented in a ...Hi Kristen!<br /><br />I haven't written/commented in a while and apologize for that. I do check your blog often, and so does Dan and Jordan. We are so happy with the progress in Cayman's life. She is truly beautiful and brings a smile to our faces each time we see her. You and Mike are doing a wonderful job! I admire you both! Cayman is very lucky and was meant to have you two for parents! What a gift you have been given and what a gift she has received. I feel bad I have not met her yet, but am hoping to someday in the near future!<br /><br />Take care & thank you for taking time to share your life with us all. It is nothing less than inspirational!<br /><br />All our love!<br />Bobbi, Dan, Jordan (and the boys!)Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07806938658614212039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-11756923146440971982009-05-23T23:25:57.259-04:002009-05-23T23:25:57.259-04:00Hi Kristen!
I haven't written/commented in a ...Hi Kristen!<br /><br />I haven't written/commented in a while and apologize for that. I do check your blog often, and so does Dan and Jordan. We are so happy with the progress in Cayman's life. She is truly beautiful and brings a smile to our faces each time we see her. You and Mike are doing a wonderful job! I admire you both! Cayman is very lucky and was meant to have you two for parents! What a gift you have been given and what a gift she has received. I feel bad I have not met her yet, but am hoping to someday in the near future!<br /><br />Take care & thank you for taking time to share your life with us all. It is nothing less than inspirational!<br /><br />All our love!<br />Bobbi, Dan, Jordan (and the boys!)Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07806938658614212039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-45700621746453008682009-05-23T23:25:36.125-04:002009-05-23T23:25:36.125-04:00Hi Kristen!
I haven't written/commented in a ...Hi Kristen!<br /><br />I haven't written/commented in a while and apologize for that. I do check your blog often, and so does Dan and Jordan. We are so happy with the progress in Cayman's life. She is truly beautiful and brings a smile to our faces each time we see her. You and Mike are doing a wonderful job! I admire you both! Cayman is very lucky and was meant to have you two for parents! What a gift you have been given and what a gift she has received. I feel bad I have not met her yet, but am hoping to someday in the near future!<br /><br />Take care & thank you for taking time to share your life with us all. It is nothing less than inspirational!<br /><br />All our love!<br />Bobbi, Dan, Jordan (and the boys!)Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07806938658614212039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-31621584096591457842009-05-17T00:18:00.000-04:002009-05-17T00:18:00.000-04:00Oh Kristen, you of course made me cry, I have felt...Oh Kristen, you of course made me cry, I have felt that feeling oh so many times. It's just not fair that so many people in this world will judge our children on their apperance and not on their personality, their gifts. BUT, there are nice people out there too. Ella and I have done several talks at local elementary schools with Ella's school. It is so amazing. After these kids hear Ella's story, every one of them seems to be touched. They rush her at the front of the gym, all wanting to talk to her and shake her hand. They tell me "She is SO cute" "she is so nice!" Only one time have I been almost brought to tears, one little boy came up to me and said "she is really cute. But, I'm really sad that she has Down syndrome." I said "don't be sad for her. See, she is happy, she will be able to do everything you do. I'm not sad and she's not sad." It caught me so off guard that's all I could muster. He said "well, I'm still sad cause she has to work so hard." then off he ran. I got to thinking about it, it's not a horrible thing for another kid to be sad for Ella, NO i definetely do not want people to pity her, BUT it showed me that this kid had compassion and realized that she does have to work harder, he wasn't making fun of her, he just had sympathy. The point of that long story : ) is that I think that every new generation is more and more accepting of people who are "different" than them, they are exposed to more and I think that all they need is an explanation and to be shown that our girls are simply people. Hope that made since.<br /><br />I have NO doubt whatsoever that Cayman will have incredible self confidence. She has amazing parents, who love her with all they have. Besides she is just SO stinking CUTE!!!! That picture of her is so angelic! I have tried in the past submitting Ella's pictures for just such a contest of course never being contacted, I've kind of given up on that, it still saddens me.<br /><br />Anyhow hugs for you and a smooch for Cayman!!!Kacey Bodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416383186475328888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-79014968695141850422009-05-16T09:30:00.000-04:002009-05-16T09:30:00.000-04:00I love this picture of Cayman. This look on her be...I love this picture of Cayman. This look on her beautiful face I have seen so many times... usually it's when she is looking at her wonderful Mother. Could it be her "I love you Mommy" look?Grandma Cindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-64665228368802030772009-05-15T20:52:00.000-04:002009-05-15T20:52:00.000-04:00She looks just beautiful to me!She looks just beautiful to me!Alicehttp://alicekubac.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-42982656798662852592009-05-15T03:46:00.000-04:002009-05-15T03:46:00.000-04:00Kris - Cayman is so very beautiful!! I've been goi...Kris - Cayman is so very beautiful!! I've been going through the same thing with Triniti - she has a big white spot on her leg and her eyes are crossed a lot.. but then she smiles or laughs and I forget about all those things. God made our babies so perfect. I know the kids in the cutest kids contest haven't touched as many lives as Cayman has. Cayman is beautiful inside and out just like her mommy!! :) I love you guys - I can't wait to see you!!The James Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03383764217601872801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-85038121574813169592009-05-15T00:13:00.000-04:002009-05-15T00:13:00.000-04:00I think Cayman is ADORABLE! I love the way her fa...I think Cayman is ADORABLE! I love the way her face lights up when she smiles!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991679949885252043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-39338033280730943512009-05-14T23:48:00.000-04:002009-05-14T23:48:00.000-04:00What a beautifully written post. I know that with ...What a beautifully written post. I know that with you as a mother Cayman will only feel the love and acceptance around her and have the strength and self confidence to deal with the outside world.<br /><br />Great photo....she is a beauty :)Lisa Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062258358149084222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-84508662496202438762009-05-14T22:58:00.000-04:002009-05-14T22:58:00.000-04:00Did you receive the email I sent with the pictures...Did you receive the email I sent with the pictures of Cayman in her car seat on Saturday? No one could look at those adorable pictures and say she shouldn't be listed in that magazine. She's beautiful!Grandma Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-8421303733827992542009-05-14T20:13:00.000-04:002009-05-14T20:13:00.000-04:00ANY contest would have a hard time beating the bea...ANY contest would have a hard time beating the beautiful face (Cayman Cindy) in this post!!! Your acceptance and the fact that YOU see her as beautiful will take her FAR in life.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631677459377088410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-28798567197907573942009-05-14T18:52:00.000-04:002009-05-14T18:52:00.000-04:00Thankfully she has lots and lots of people who KNO...Thankfully she has lots and lots of people who KNOW she's beautiful, in every way! And if she has half of Mike's self esteem, she'll be fine! :)Sarah Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174053690142354694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-52895980712352090222009-05-14T18:48:00.000-04:002009-05-14T18:48:00.000-04:00I agree Mike, you are one lucky man.
Diane, Tyler...I agree Mike, you are one lucky man.<br /><br />Diane, Tyler's momDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368752076402781528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-64897657133566685462009-05-14T18:47:00.000-04:002009-05-14T18:47:00.000-04:00I sometimes get the same feeling. I think our bigg...I sometimes get the same feeling. I think our biggest challenge is raising our special needs children in a world that judges people from the outside. It is not fair. But as "we" all know, beauty comes from within and our kids appearances are just perfect. I know Cayman will grow up with confidence because you are a wonderful mom who will teach her those great attributes. <br /> <br />Diane, Tyler's momDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368752076402781528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-85162197579926111642009-05-14T17:05:00.000-04:002009-05-14T17:05:00.000-04:00Isn't my wife awesome!!!Isn't my wife awesome!!!Cayman's Daddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-71312536195670554012009-05-14T11:42:00.000-04:002009-05-14T11:42:00.000-04:00She is beautiful, but I completely understand your...She is beautiful, but I completely understand your fears. I have them too, especially as Avery is getting older and more aware of the way people react to her. <br />My hope for her is also confidence, because as long as she knows how amazing and beautiful she is, looks and comments from strangers won't matter. Cayman is growing up surrounded by people who love her and know she is beautiful, so she will be more than fine!Josephinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16867436769864685119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-62180924093274229592009-05-14T10:36:00.000-04:002009-05-14T10:36:00.000-04:00I am amazed how well you put into words exactly wh...I am amazed how well you put into words exactly what you are feeling. I am so sorry that a simple magazine made you feel so topsy turvy. It's moments like that, that can suck the wind right out of our mothering sails. <br />Cayman is a beautiful daughter of a loving Heavenly Father and no one can ever take that away from her...or you! :)Amy J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15459486695505443044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-84748745716336233402009-05-14T10:32:00.000-04:002009-05-14T10:32:00.000-04:00BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
I TOTALLY understand. I am surrou...BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!<br /><br />I TOTALLY understand. I am surrounded by "prefect" babies everywhere I go. church, serving at church, friends, school, playgroups, family,etc.etc.<br /><br />THANK YOU for your transparency and helping me to find a place of "complete" understanding!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17257634097178583539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-54350837197272939432009-05-14T09:25:00.000-04:002009-05-14T09:25:00.000-04:00So beautifully put from a beautiful mother of a be...So beautifully put from a beautiful mother of a beautiful baby girl. :) I think your fears are legitamite. Unfortunately we live in a world full of cruel, stupid...er...uneducated people. I pray for you and for Cayman as she grows into a sweet young lady. I tell Emily all the time that she can be beautiful on the outside, but people still think she's ugly if she isn't beautiful on the inside. Most importantly, God sees her true beauty!<br /> Hugs!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493343184186580048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-52001435739552277212009-05-14T09:15:00.000-04:002009-05-14T09:15:00.000-04:00Ah, Kris, you have an amazing daughter who has def...Ah, Kris, you have an amazing daughter who has defied odds...and she has a mother who has one of the most beautiful spirits I've ever encountered.<br /><br />I have no doubt that Cayman is going to grow up to be a confident, self-assured girl. <br /><br />Look at all the people who have surround her with a vast outpouring of love, admiration and prayer in her short life. There is no way that it won't influence who she becomes.<br /><br />And beyond that...who notices any of her so-called "imperfections" when you see her grin, or when her eyes catch yours and she starts babbling away...you can't help it...your heart is captured.<br /><br />I hope to have an equally beautiful daughter someday.<br /><br />Love you guys!!!!!!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11762751313368724732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-981725495209161832009-05-14T09:01:00.000-04:002009-05-14T09:01:00.000-04:00I don't think Cayman will have the need for accept...I don't think Cayman will have the need for acceptance from people who are not willing to give it to her - because she is shown SO MUCH love and acceptance by her family!!!!! Cayman is a beautiful little girl - I honestly don't see all those characteristics you were talking about - I see a happy little girl who is defying all the odds (that were so largely stacked against her) and parents who love their child!!!!!<br /><br />Great post - but not good to start the tears at work!!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03559851267066311204noreply@blogger.com