tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post6174767770890792560..comments2024-01-28T02:19:35.150-06:00Comments on Tales from the Coop Keeper: The Story of AaronJayme Goffin, The Coop Keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760868033826492236noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-51200554870300795272010-09-28T13:11:39.449-05:002010-09-28T13:11:39.449-05:00wow, what a lovely story. Thank you.wow, what a lovely story. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303709081001334880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-85852582811183174292010-09-28T13:11:24.116-05:002010-09-28T13:11:24.116-05:00That was one of the most real, heartfelt posts I&#...That was one of the most real, heartfelt posts I've read from a blog in a long while. Beautiful!Caseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-49679267309164413242010-09-27T10:26:07.949-05:002010-09-27T10:26:07.949-05:00You are a beautiful person. You create beauty all ...You are a beautiful person. You create beauty all around you ... with the people lucky enough to know and love you, by the words you write and through your actions. Thank you.Jenniferhttp://www.farmgirlfollies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-35572685058744754582010-09-27T06:47:54.591-05:002010-09-27T06:47:54.591-05:00Beautiful post sweet Jayme.Beautiful post sweet Jayme.MamaHenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12933602709751520328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-32350628998657865802010-09-26T22:39:50.506-05:002010-09-26T22:39:50.506-05:00Don't know how I stumbled onto your blog, but ...Don't know how I stumbled onto your blog, but you are bookmarked. Your honest words about Aaron, really hit home. We have 3 bi-racial grandkids, and when the first one came along, we were scared to death. Not because of our prejudice, but the world can sure be cruel. Of course the cruel ones were the relatives. Our grandkids are our lives, and when the oldest moved away a year ago, thought we would die. Harder than when our girls moved out. He is a very lucky, and quite handsome young man.Mary Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537986142203852949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-4744146042457007752010-09-26T17:13:00.845-05:002010-09-26T17:13:00.845-05:00Jayme-
One your answers is so lovingly revealed in...Jayme-<br />One your answers is so lovingly revealed in this post.<br />It is...<br />WRITE.<br />Just keep writing.<br /><br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497969475360535424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-17205237740740032532010-09-26T09:54:52.059-05:002010-09-26T09:54:52.059-05:00Oh my ... I'm just bawling - maybe due to chan...Oh my ... I'm just bawling - maybe due to changes in my own life that make me relate (sending my oldest off to college and a divorce). I, too, feel very alone and not as needed as I have been for years. This post was absolutely beautiful and oh so honest. I love the way you "tell it like it is." You are going to make it and be better and try new things and keep on growing every day. Transitions are always hard.<br /><br />Twyla in MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-81215125115880600412010-09-26T06:51:16.235-05:002010-09-26T06:51:16.235-05:00Just used up the last of kleenexes with that one J...Just used up the last of kleenexes with that one Jayme. Not only do I love the story itself, but I also love your complete and total honesty in sharing how you felt when Aaron was first born. Not many people would have the courage to go that far (at least I don't think I would) but isn't it wonderful when they just bear their soul and tell it like it really is? Aaron really is a beautiful boy. Thank you SO much for sharing this! Happy Sunday!Kent Island Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358522308405830095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-54967336021752893502010-09-25T23:08:54.232-05:002010-09-25T23:08:54.232-05:00My womb is chapped and dry too...I think it's ...My womb is chapped and dry too...I think it's a lack of estrogen! <br /><br />Aaron is a gift from the Lord. I knew it b/c I have met him and see his beautiful spirit. <br /><br />He got that from God...but HE used you and his mama to help that gift grow him into who he is today. Isn't it a blessing?! <br /><br />Seems both of our nests are empty all of a sudden. So, lets go on a bike ride and split something tasty! <br /><br />I'm at peace {thankyouverymuch<br />}...are you? <br /><br />love you...I really do!<br /><br />And it's coffee bean roastin' time!!! And no, I've not ordered them yet.cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393223336289803845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-81588811952416961432010-09-25T17:58:15.955-05:002010-09-25T17:58:15.955-05:00Jayme,
What a beautiful post. Aaron's leaving ...Jayme,<br />What a beautiful post. Aaron's leaving is a good sign that he feels confident and competent enough to go into the world of high school. I can only imagine the hugh void he leaves behind especially if he has been the center of your life for some time. The photos of him are beautiful and I can tell you are a proud aunt/mother. This past fall I have heard many of my friends say they have sent either their first or last born off to college and the void is palpable. They almost don't know what to do with themselves and the time they now have. You will find your way and I hope that all these posts will help settle your heart and subside some of the intense feelings you have. The time Aaron spent with you will be with him for the rest of his life. Be proud momma!<br />DonnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-26499507668348182352010-09-25T16:40:14.419-05:002010-09-25T16:40:14.419-05:00Oh, Jayme...you got me with this one. My grandson...Oh, Jayme...you got me with this one. My grandson lives with us and although I know he's not my child...he may as well be. I love him more than I would have ever thought possible. We adopted our girls at 4 and 5 so we never had an infant around...what a blessing from God he is. Aaron was so fortunate to have you. Blessings kind friend, PattyPatty Mhttp://sewingseedscraftylife.typepad.com/sewingseedsthoughts-an/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-20260870260866393992010-09-25T15:47:36.538-05:002010-09-25T15:47:36.538-05:00This is a beautiful post, Jayme. The story of Aar...This is a beautiful post, Jayme. The story of Aaron is one of pure love! <br /><br />While you see sadness of being left behind, I see it a little differently. You have helped him to become an independent, successful young man with his own goals, dreams and ideas. You and your sister have given him what he needs to be a successful adult. He'll be OK, and you'll be OK!<br /><br />My children are all away at college right now, so I'm feeling a lot of the feelings that you are. And while I'm sad about missing spending oodles of time with them and sharing every single aspect of their life, I'm proud that they are able to function independently, be successful, make plans and work toward their own goals. I'm trying to be OK here, too!<br /><br />Thank you for this beautiful post!<br /><br />TamarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-20592604255928256402010-09-25T15:22:07.260-05:002010-09-25T15:22:07.260-05:00Sweet story Jayme. You have been a blessing to y...Sweet story Jayme. You have been a blessing to your family for sure. I was a divorced, single mother myself with three daughters the youngest being less than one year old when the separation took place. As you know I am from Indiana and had no family of my own up here in Michigan. I would have loved a sister to do what you have done for your nephew to be there to help with my daughters when they were little and I was at work. I remarried when most of the girls were preteen and teenagers and that probably saved me from losing my mind during those teenage years. Hubs and his family are our most wonderful gifts. My youngest daughter is a single mother of two daughters and has always called me her significant other. I am the one she calls for advise and the backup mom/grandma when she needs a break until just recently when a wonderful young man has stepped into their lives and taken my place. Not quite the same I know but it is strange not to receive those daily calls. Now you have done the job God gave you it is time to reap the rewards. Your time is yours, enjoy do not feel guilty you have earned this new start. You will find something that will fill your days.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431119683829319380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-13702669806963429852010-09-25T11:50:06.941-05:002010-09-25T11:50:06.941-05:00You're all kinds of cute Jayme. So honest. Tha...You're all kinds of cute Jayme. So honest. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-15071944560852416982010-09-25T10:45:41.966-05:002010-09-25T10:45:41.966-05:00This is the sweetest life story. It is fun to see...This is the sweetest life story. It is fun to see Aaron "grow up" in pictures and via your blog.<br /><br />ChrisChris at Red Gate Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339700094067226000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-35599461001420654602010-09-25T10:42:59.601-05:002010-09-25T10:42:59.601-05:00I have also had the privilege and honor of helping...I have also had the privilege and honor of helping raise the light of my life..my niece, Sarah. My sister was a single mom and worked so hard at being a great mom...it was all good....not necessarily easy but all good! You just have to let them fly....Sarah is in her third and final year of law school !...can't believe!..lol....she brings me joy each and every day just by being her...It's not over with Aaron and you...just beginning!...ain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-27001099936934018502010-09-25T10:19:39.069-05:002010-09-25T10:19:39.069-05:00You brought me to tears. It was the paragraph abo...You brought me to tears. It was the paragraph about your heart changing. Selfish tears, in a way, because no one in my family anxiously awaited the birth of my babies. Well, unless you count waiting like the doom was upon them. They've come around some now, but it's never been quite "right". <br /><br />Can I tell you from my perspective? You supporting your sister...loving her, being there for her, helping her, loving her child (no matter what), being a second mama to him, being a family?<br />That is like gold to her and Aaron. She may not always see it, and Aaron may not either. I speak from experience though. I have missed those things from my own family, so I know the whole it causes in your heart. My husband's family is and has been all those things for me, but it's not quite the same, you know? <br /><br />Thank you. For opening your heart...years ago to a baby that society might have said was "unwanted"....to your sister who chose differently than you would have wanted at the time....to us, showing us all a beautiful picture of family and God's heart.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038181617141938398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-25916053310929963002010-09-25T09:41:18.539-05:002010-09-25T09:41:18.539-05:00thank you for sharing the story of Aaron. you are...thank you for sharing the story of Aaron. you are amazing. your sissy is amazing. and you already know that i think Aaron is the greatest. you understand family!Dogwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938991454011362735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-44830409830055331902010-09-25T09:13:16.308-05:002010-09-25T09:13:16.308-05:00I am so glad you chose to tell Aaron's story--...I am so glad you chose to tell Aaron's story--the whole story--to share your sister's story and the way our good and loving Father transformed her choices into the biggest blessing of her (and your)life. I appreciate your vulnerability in putting into words your concerns, your misgivings about Aarron's race--especially since living in the south. Again, instead of God's rebuke, you received love--abundant love. Such grace here. I, too, am wandering around in that lonely, quiet time--wondering what comes next. Loved everything about this. Blessings to you and Aaron.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881750571782158938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-13696093222433808662010-09-25T08:03:09.817-05:002010-09-25T08:03:09.817-05:00Oh, I'm so glad I saved this one for the start...Oh, I'm so glad I saved this one for the start of my quiet Saturday morning! I knew it would be a doozey. I'm going to go ahead and back up the sisterhood - you and Aaron should find a happy middle place. He may be too young to entirely understand it, but he needs more of you, too. It's all about balance, baby!<br /><br />This post was beautiful and he is/was just so darn cute!!Shannan Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06240696987027358314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-30882340136323351772010-09-25T06:07:50.311-05:002010-09-25T06:07:50.311-05:00Your parents, your sisters, and Aaron are blessed ...Your parents, your sisters, and Aaron are blessed for the contributions you made in their lives. It is healthy that you are focusing on how much good has been done by your giving to them all these years. Jayme, dear Jayme, it appears to now be time for you to give to yourself. It's a hard transition for those of us who are most comfortable doing for others. I know you will find a way.Connie in Hartwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127877285792861166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-39885681357676763712010-09-25T05:45:01.576-05:002010-09-25T05:45:01.576-05:00oh Jayme this could have been written by me!!! Our...oh Jayme this could have been written by me!!! Our son has had (well actually 2 sons!)both have had complete custody of their children and we have helped to raise them along the way and one is grown(19) and the other who is 9 moved to Ky this past year with her Daddy for a job transfer, never saw that one coming. My heart has been broken and not sure what to do with myself most days without her. She just made my days. I swear I still after one year haven't a clue what to do with myself most days.You put into words all the feelings I couldn't. Thank you for letting us know how Aaron is doing since I still check in on his blog ---hey could you bug him a bit to update and keep it going!!!! Thank you for sharing and putting into words what I couldn't. nancy settelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-20319274813549247682010-09-25T03:20:33.112-05:002010-09-25T03:20:33.112-05:00Assolutamente d'accordo con lei. Si tratta di ...Assolutamente d'accordo con lei. Si tratta di qualcosa di diverso e l'idea di mantenere.<br />E 'vero! Ritengo che questa sia un'ottima idea. Sono d'accordo con te.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-85449902928814420762010-09-25T01:06:49.536-05:002010-09-25T01:06:49.536-05:00He is handsom, and you are a saint for helping the...He is handsom, and you are a saint for helping them the way you did...A gift from above both waysReality Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00078087201358056618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-6384583126683074672010-09-25T00:26:51.298-05:002010-09-25T00:26:51.298-05:00Jayme, Aaron is one of the luckiest boys on the pl...Jayme, Aaron is one of the luckiest boys on the planet and if he doesn't know it now, he will for the rest of his life. And, it will be a rich and loving life, and he'll never forget you.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.com