niko wrote:
> Hiya Jo ;-))
>
> I have written a couple of foolscap pages and placed them in my son's photo
> album for when he got older. I wrote when he was born and then on the eve of
> the Millenium. My first writings described his labour, and how much we had
> wanted him, through to what foods he really liked. The second lot of pages I
> wrote all the things I loved about him. The way he makes me laugh, and the
> things I have hopes for in the future. Some of my wisdom that I hope to pass
> on.
>
> Some other people have read my writings, and thought they were just
> wonderful. A child always looks for encouragement. This serves as a long
> lasting one for me. He will have it even if I'm not around ;-)) (Hopefully I
> will be though !!!!)
>
> I fell in love with your idea. You had mentioned a journal to me once
> before. But I love the idea for my son.
>
> Secondly, I loved your posting about guilt. Wish we could UN-build that
> sometimes !! But I thought your words were spot on.
>
> Thankyou for your wisdom and caring.
>
> Talk to you later on icq with some more suggestions for your book title
> *giggle*
>
> Kisses and Hugs
> Trace xo
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jo Eslick" <wallamara@hotmail.com>
> To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS"
> <adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
> Sent: Sunday, 18 March 2001 9:56
> Subject: Re: FOR CHRISSY
>
> >
> > Hi Jackie,
> >
> > I am sorry that you missed celebrating your sons birthday, I too had to
> stay
> > home while everyone else attended a family celebration. It is a horrible
> > feeling.
> >
> > Jackie, I have found writing very theraputic, it is a great way to let out
> > your feelings, sometimes the right place to do it is here. Sometimes some
> > of the feelings we express here, should also be heard by our families. I
> > have 3 teenage daughters, I have given each of them a beautifully bound
> > journal (an excersis book with a cute covering would be fine). In that
> > journal I encourage my daughters to write down messages to themselves and
> > other members of the family.
> >
> > When there is an entry addressed to a member of the household, the journal
> > is left on that persons bed. When the recipient has read the entry, they
> > respond. Ithas been a wonderful experience in our house. Teenagers are
> > very emotional and scream, yell, loose their temper (just like there
> parents
> > *grin*) this is a way for them to apologise in their own time, or just
> > express love, dissapointment or what ever. Sometimes we write down
> special
> > memories, things we have done that bring a smile to our faces. I know
> that
> > some boys and even some girls might not like this idea, but it doesn't
> hurt
> > to try.
> >
> > Jackie, why don't you make a journal for yourself, and write about your
> > feelings, how proud you are of your son....how much you love & appreciate
> > your husband, sorry that you missed the celebration, the joy of seeing him
> > do well at school.....whatever it is that makes you ptoud & love your
> > family.
> >
> > When you are ready, you could leave the journal on someones bed for them
> to
> > read......
> >
> > Just a thought Jackie, I hope it helps. You are in my thoughts and
> prayers,
> > don't give up.
> >
> > Love, hugs & cheers,
> > Jo (Wally)
> >
>