tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post5672385587247314726..comments2023-05-10T10:36:38.392-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Tom & Atticus: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-28828769541893002012014-07-14T19:18:07.011-04:002014-07-14T19:18:07.011-04:00Yes, it has been several days since you wrote this...Yes, it has been several days since you wrote this blog. Ever since I read this piece there has been a line within the blog that keeps floating back into my mind, " I’m told there’s a difference between neglect and abuse, but I don’t see one. Neglect is just another form of abuse, whether it is from ignorance and arrogance. Our job is to care for others in our lives, and if we can’t do that, the least we can do is not hurt them." This is such a powerful statement of which I totally understand and embrace it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, for these words for they are so darn true. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295381404060691909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-23822286656368642522014-07-11T21:23:15.949-04:002014-07-11T21:23:15.949-04:00I think that is what attracts me to Will so much.....I think that is what attracts me to Will so much...something about his determination to "be in the moment", and taking advantage of having the opportunity at life again. <br /><br />I believe that Will really came alive because you gave him that opportunity.... he shines out to others because at his age, most are ready to just be... <br /><br />Your words "...we can learn from the past, but we can also be made prisoner by it." will be posted so I can see them daily. You reminded me of the many limitations I have placed on myself because of the past.<br /><br />Never enough "thank you's" for you Tom....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408099917070004643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-48601891465082813292014-07-11T19:54:32.421-04:002014-07-11T19:54:32.421-04:00I so enjoy your blog. I like the way you look at ...I so enjoy your blog. I like the way you look at life and today (a beautiful day) in northern NY as I was driving along I began to notice the puffy clouds the smells. ou are not only the family of Bill, Atticus and Will, but help all of us to become a better person, who looks at life a little differently today then I may have ib the past. Thanks so much for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-83576956938737489622014-07-11T13:52:49.779-04:002014-07-11T13:52:49.779-04:00I don't do Facebook but I went to your faceboo...I don't do Facebook but I went to your facebook page and looked around. <br /><br />I saw the video of Will dancing. <br /><br />What a delight!<br /><br />I don't know if Will ever danced before but if he did, you and Atticus are the ones that allowed him to dance again. That dog you described when you first got him, that wanted to die, he's gone. In his place is a dog that wants to dance and does. <br /><br />I truly believe dogs talk to us in their own way. We just have to take the time to listen. <br /><br />Thanks for not only listening to Atticus and Will, but acting on what they're telling you. And sharing with us so that we, too, may become better listeners. mlaiuppahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792165896828163411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-52439552524742833402014-07-11T13:41:35.672-04:002014-07-11T13:41:35.672-04:00Thank you Tom, I love unwrapping your gifts of wor...Thank you Tom, I love unwrapping your gifts of words. Your words caress my heart and give me positive feelings to ponder. I'm loving the audio version of Following Atticus, it is very soothing to listen to you tell the story, the story I never get tired of reading or hearing. Atticus, Will and You are very much loved here in Kipton, Ohio. Onwards by all means my friend. Donna Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829277120811840329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-32155162393209725462014-07-11T12:49:50.389-04:002014-07-11T12:49:50.389-04:00Each of these blogs is a gift and I love to unwrap...Each of these blogs is a gift and I love to unwrap them at lunch at work. Thanks Tom, Atticus & Will.<br /><br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-10054562993703476542014-07-11T12:23:05.164-04:002014-07-11T12:23:05.164-04:00Thank you for a little of Wills story, I agree the...Thank you for a little of Wills story, I agree there is no difference between abuse and neglect they are the same, what a forgiving man you are, I understand that what happens to Will is here and now, but I do find it difficult to forgive people who are cruel to any living thing that relies on them for everything, you are a good man Tom.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16744584879874061911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-2757496786967928692014-07-11T10:48:44.017-04:002014-07-11T10:48:44.017-04:00Saw when William came into the mix there and we ar...Saw when William came into the mix there and we are all better for it because of your ability Tom to show us all how this journey can be when making it better !!! I am not sure why but reading your word-smithing is like coming home with all the really great nuances that make it good Have a wonderful time today Tom I know you will :-) from us Carter & Stacy Carter W Raenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-83518461857626876882014-07-11T10:03:14.320-04:002014-07-11T10:03:14.320-04:00How do we not regret the past and worry about the ...How do we not regret the past and worry about the future? I don't know. But my dog does. Thank you for the enjoyable read, always worth the time.Michael Morsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07451637745981389920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-79575217891663345882014-07-11T09:06:09.664-04:002014-07-11T09:06:09.664-04:00Love this article and especially the photo caption...Love this article and especially the photo caption. Finding the "profound" moment in common, simple, everyday occurences is pure joy! Off to walk on the beach to enjoy the special morning sparkle of the waves and sea birds! May sweet William enjoy moments of his own today - and you and Atticus too!<br />Sandy Znoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-20330863079223189242014-07-11T08:59:09.349-04:002014-07-11T08:59:09.349-04:00Love your updated posts! Keep them coming!Thank yo...Love your updated posts! Keep them coming!Thank you :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08522450238636378981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-52675840356585947642014-07-11T08:54:09.698-04:002014-07-11T08:54:09.698-04:00Reading what you write is unwrapping a gift for me...Reading what you write is unwrapping a gift for me!! Thank you..what a way to start the day it is already elevated!carolyn bonierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04680694047870285905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-35546168032068982002014-07-11T08:44:04.913-04:002014-07-11T08:44:04.913-04:00As I struggled down a mountain, I met a man climbi...As I struggled down a mountain, I met a man climbing up that same rough patch with one leg and I cast my eyes upward and gave thanks for the 2 old legs that are getting me up and down the peaks you and Attic us inspired me to try. The gift is the trying and I am forever grateful. Katetmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318306011706314216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-35380113324144142962014-07-11T08:31:33.809-04:002014-07-11T08:31:33.809-04:00You are all so lucky to have each other. Every day...You are all so lucky to have each other. Every day is a gift we take for grantedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955558660563839163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-83587506421123285342014-07-11T08:20:32.261-04:002014-07-11T08:20:32.261-04:00I've unwrapped my first gift of the day....tha...I've unwrapped my first gift of the day....thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-24910271019057636222014-07-11T08:11:54.924-04:002014-07-11T08:11:54.924-04:00Every day, may we all learn from Sweet Will. Let u...Every day, may we all learn from Sweet Will. Let us start each day with an 'unwrapped gift' called life and let us all take a journey each day to embrace each and every day -- because each day is a gift. Let us all step to do the Sweet Will Prance, as we learn to 'slow dance.'Barbie Perkins-Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665224022963329838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-79598729038466207902014-07-11T08:05:39.317-04:002014-07-11T08:05:39.317-04:00Well said!Well said!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-31279549845840822182014-07-11T07:35:01.264-04:002014-07-11T07:35:01.264-04:00Be here now!Be here now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-57347697198841559382014-07-11T07:18:25.106-04:002014-07-11T07:18:25.106-04:00Thanks for being such a great friend.I love being ...Thanks for being such a great friend.I love being with my pups also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-89199764351208417252014-07-11T06:58:57.323-04:002014-07-11T06:58:57.323-04:00So good!So good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-13006003558291193322014-07-11T06:55:12.533-04:002014-07-11T06:55:12.533-04:00Great to see him sitting. Great to see him sitting. James D.noreply@blogger.com