tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38903561.post1270885390475144215..comments2023-12-28T20:11:51.252-06:00Comments on Fresh Baked Bits: Anthem to the Outcast in All of UsBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03563448164251033557noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38903561.post-41593822122198228182013-09-05T04:56:02.705-05:002013-09-05T04:56:02.705-05:00This is great!This is great!Charlahttp://themeatgrinders.info/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38903561.post-75087624191018947122013-06-06T21:16:43.342-05:002013-06-06T21:16:43.342-05:00Thank you all so much for your supportive comments...Thank you all so much for your supportive comments and for sharing this post with others. It means the world to Faith and to me. I do want to say to all the parents out there: We had some very dark times raising Faith. We had to be 100% on our game, and oftentimes we had no idea what the heck we were doing or if what we were doing was right or helpful. If you are struggling raising your teens, know that we did, too. The one thing I know I did right as a parent was to pay attention, even when my heart broke from what I observed. But with optimism, hope, and much help from others, we have seen this incredible young woman emerge. We are so proud of Faith and have great hopes for her future. She's pretty darn amazing. :-)<br /><br />Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03563448164251033557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38903561.post-36497527484627984632013-06-05T09:10:59.025-05:002013-06-05T09:10:59.025-05:00Wow, what an incredibly honest young woman. Truly ...Wow, what an incredibly honest young woman. Truly wonderful that Faith is confident enough to share such an incredible reminder to all of us. Not many young people would be able to gain so much wisdom from their experience, I am sure she will do great things in this world! Thank you for posting this, I can't wait to have my children read it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715016190306012054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38903561.post-20703676818198152572013-06-04T22:19:32.618-05:002013-06-04T22:19:32.618-05:00I'm a DHS grad from 1991. My days at Deerfiel...I'm a DHS grad from 1991. My days at Deerfield live fondly in my head. However, this was really well written, and I hope it touches graduates everywhere. My friend used to always say "kindness is contagious." It is, keep it going!Gregg Kaplannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38903561.post-83214966058698554032013-06-04T21:55:53.306-05:002013-06-04T21:55:53.306-05:00Faith's ability to write so beautifully (like ...Faith's ability to write so beautifully (like her mom!) coupled with an amazingly candid story is something to be admired and shared. Way to go, Faith. I can see why you're so very proud of her, Brenda!Kym Brunnerhttp://www.kymbrunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38903561.post-81273425283174027902013-06-04T19:04:25.814-05:002013-06-04T19:04:25.814-05:00Thoughtful, eloquent, and brave. Why does it take ...Thoughtful, eloquent, and brave. Why does it take us so long to learn that kindness costs so little but yields so much? The vast majority of my regrets in life are moments I failed to be kind. Brava, Faith!Lisa Jenn Bigelowhttp://lisajennbigelow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38903561.post-20568543098221399092013-06-04T11:07:00.391-05:002013-06-04T11:07:00.391-05:00Wow, how courageous of you to speak so candidly, F...Wow, how courageous of you to speak so candidly, Faith. And it's so eloquently written, too. Blessings to you! Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38903561.post-10706813756477500612013-06-04T10:01:41.026-05:002013-06-04T10:01:41.026-05:00Faith, You are an inspiration. Thank you for writ...Faith, You are an inspiration. Thank you for writing this. I will pass this on, and as far as I am concerned, I will pay it forward.Joliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08522928421005880464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38903561.post-90872519093439965232013-06-04T08:24:19.364-05:002013-06-04T08:24:19.364-05:00Thank you,Faith. Well written and well said!Thank you,Faith. Well written and well said!Bob Kellehernoreply@blogger.com