tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post3036939090799917880..comments2023-10-08T03:29:16.941-05:00Comments on Aaron Polson: Stepping ThroughAaron Polsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-15064272766101646092012-05-30T16:52:03.835-05:002012-05-30T16:52:03.835-05:00Re: Great children's books about death, try Th...Re: Great children's books about death, try The Invisible String by Karst. I actually liked the book just for me.Machaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549417081642931819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-32332618987771083762012-05-10T08:23:16.787-05:002012-05-10T08:23:16.787-05:00Cheers, Jane. I'd never read that quote from M...Cheers, Jane. I'd never read that quote from Mr. Sendak, but I love the Wild Things. As an adult, I've found fantasy to be the best method I have for understanding the world. Take care.Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-11196140284999543952012-05-09T22:12:29.481-05:002012-05-09T22:12:29.481-05:00Hi Aaron. I put your most recent blog post on my F...Hi Aaron. I put your most recent blog post on my FB wall after reading it via Steve Maceli's post. I've gotten an enormous response to what you wrote and all thank you profusely for writing about this disease and sharing Aimee's battle with it, as well as yours.<br /><br />Tonight I was reading a book of art by Maurice Sendack to my 5 year old son and came upon his acceptance speech for the Caldecott Medal he won for "Where the Wild Things Are". I thought it spoke well to our children's ability to deal with their emotions.<br /><br />"Certainly we want to protect our children from new and painful experiences that are beyond their emotional comprehension and that intensify anxiety; and to a point we can prevent premature exposure to such experiences. That is obvious. But what is just as obvious-and what is too often overlooked-is the fact that from their earliest years children live on familiar terms with disrupting emotions, that fear and anxiety are an intrinsic part of their everyday lives, that they continually cope with frustration as best they can. And it is through fantasy that children achieve catharsis. It is the best means they have for taming Wild Things." <br /><br />Your gift for writing will be a gift for your children to work through their grief and the all the emotions that come with the loss of their mom.<br /><br />Thanks again for sharing all that you have.<br /><br />Jane M. Casteline (I knew Aimee from Douthart)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139293576197019465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-18399609516208523622012-05-01T03:39:49.853-05:002012-05-01T03:39:49.853-05:00Hi Aaron,
I've read some of your brilliant wo...Hi Aaron, <br />I've read some of your brilliant work and check out your site from time to time. Although you don't know me I just wanted to send you and your boys my love and best wishes,<br />Priya (Sharma)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-67794991638688346752012-04-28T21:28:44.526-05:002012-04-28T21:28:44.526-05:00Praying and thinking of you all often. Lisa OPraying and thinking of you all often. Lisa OAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-7118358485036079432012-04-28T15:50:15.794-05:002012-04-28T15:50:15.794-05:00That's still one of my favorite short stories....That's still one of my favorite short stories. And I don't mean of yours, but I mean in general, ever. Like Cate, next time I read it, it'll be with new eyes. (And I do re-read it periodically.)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing these things with us, as well as your stories about Aimee.Kateyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05727622678452936037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-32216176527776843202012-04-28T03:34:16.912-05:002012-04-28T03:34:16.912-05:00Oh man, that post tugged at my heartstrings.
And...Oh man, that post tugged at my heartstrings. <br /><br />And you know I've always loved that short story - I shall reread it again today with new eyes.Cate Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634397106201021055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-89820015927968486132012-04-27T10:12:49.390-05:002012-04-27T10:12:49.390-05:00Awww, Sara. I'm just doing what I can. Thanks....Awww, Sara. I'm just doing what I can. Thanks. <br /><br />Lane - Great idea. I'm going to chew on this one a bit...Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-16690399744785400182012-04-27T01:07:24.641-05:002012-04-27T01:07:24.641-05:00How about making a "Mommy book" with eac...How about making a "Mommy book" with each boy over the summer? Each book could contain pictures of that child and Aimee, along with drawings (yours and/or theirs) and stories (yours and/or theirs) and whatever else you want to put in there. It's a way to start conversation, a way for them to express what they are feeling without having to articulate, and something they can keep forever to remind themselves how much she loved them.Lanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-29871125958762389042012-04-27T00:01:39.959-05:002012-04-27T00:01:39.959-05:00The parable was really neat, I think the boys will...The parable was really neat, I think the boys will like it. You are an amazing dad. The boys will always miss Aimee and they will always remember the amazing love, guidance, and support you give them everyday. You have so much Aimee in you, and the boys will always see that. World's greatest dad takes on new meaning when you look at the job you are doing.Sara Zieglernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-15919157466252377912012-04-26T21:22:12.993-05:002012-04-26T21:22:12.993-05:00Thanks, Daniel. We're doing the best we can.
...Thanks, Daniel. We're doing the best we can.<br /><br />K.C. - Thanks. I'm glad it looks like strength. Feels a little like trying to glue together a giant vase which keeps crumbling... Funny how stories do what they need to do when we need them.Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-31121666330536326832012-04-26T21:08:37.295-05:002012-04-26T21:08:37.295-05:00I've always liked your "The World in Rubb...I've always liked your "The World in Rubber..." story too. And I hadn't thought about it's being a metaphor for death either, but boy is it perfect.<br /><br />I can't imagine having to explain to kids that Mommy won't be coming back. Wow. I admire your strength, seriously.K.C. Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-38312888448594657592012-04-26T17:15:57.859-05:002012-04-26T17:15:57.859-05:00Ah, Aaron...this is hard to read, but I'm sure...Ah, Aaron...this is hard to read, but I'm sure you're doing a great job by those boys. Many murals to paint and many more to admire, if those kids follow in their old man's footsteps!Daniel Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17773792243682789399noreply@blogger.com