tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post3761912166921081195..comments2023-10-22T05:17:46.986-07:00Comments on Catbird Scout: Forty YearsDeb Shuckahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-17227551255460463132010-08-10T14:10:19.376-07:002010-08-10T14:10:19.376-07:00Deb, I cannot express how this post touched me. I ...Deb, I cannot express how this post touched me. I ache for both of you, hope you and Kathleen get to share as much love and togetherness as life allows. Hugs.Lornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324378141061370103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-83671707593800497942010-08-09T05:24:40.757-07:002010-08-09T05:24:40.757-07:00Deb, I was never able to find other posts about th...Deb, I was never able to find other posts about this story...can you direct me to them, if there are more? (linwin48@hotmail.com), in case I forget to come back to this particular post to see if you left an answer!)Wander to the Waysidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056931538024315352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-72503120082182271602010-08-01T12:43:48.497-07:002010-08-01T12:43:48.497-07:00I would like to exchange links with your site www....I would like to exchange links with your site www.blogger.com<br />Is this possible?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-61014396251302160072010-07-31T15:04:16.512-07:002010-07-31T15:04:16.512-07:00Wow. This brought tears to my eyes. I am an adopte...Wow. This brought tears to my eyes. I am an adoptee and reading your story touch me deeply. Thank you for sharing.Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282472383796346025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-30153827138943138352010-07-29T12:16:59.511-07:002010-07-29T12:16:59.511-07:00My heart aches for you, reading this. May you both...My heart aches for you, reading this. May you both be healed. May the time together for which you long come soon and often. May there be an end to suffering and a rising of joy.graceonlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600679221472546269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-90746851472979837372010-07-24T16:21:54.740-07:002010-07-24T16:21:54.740-07:00This is such a touching story, Deb, and I'm so...This is such a touching story, Deb, and I'm so glad that I found it. I don't know if you know that I did a whole series on being adopted, and then another on finding out about my mother's relinquishment of me and my three months in the orphanage. I'll look forward to hearing more about your story, or back-reading trying to find anything. Thanks for visiting me!Wander to the Waysidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056931538024315352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-87499253355184652782010-07-22T22:39:42.272-07:002010-07-22T22:39:42.272-07:00This is beautiful.This is beautiful.Katie Gateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264642384901419402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-2913564799904389782010-07-21T21:02:40.566-07:002010-07-21T21:02:40.566-07:00Thank you, Deb. I am coming up on the birthdays o...Thank you, Deb. I am coming up on the birthdays of our two sons, now 31 and 33, adopted by us as infants. I think of their courageous young birthmothers who made that tough, loving choice.<br /><br />My sons have their struggles with alcohol. I watch with loving detachment. I wonder whether they'll pursue a search for their birthparents. I'll help them in that venture, if it happens, however I can.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-86667228667529419742010-07-21T19:05:34.958-07:002010-07-21T19:05:34.958-07:00Your story is so moving. It brought tears to my e...Your story is so moving. It brought tears to my eyes for its beauty as much as its ache. All the best to you both.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-91593918986152203012010-07-21T17:47:56.527-07:002010-07-21T17:47:56.527-07:00There but by the grace of God go I. I am fortunat...There but by the grace of God go I. I am fortunate to never have had to make such a decision. I don't know that I would have the strength. I am a strong supporter of choice because every woman needs to make the decision that is right for her.<br /><br />I have a brother somewhere who was given up for adoption...and this is the first time I have stated that out loud. In my family, all these years later, I think there is still shame.<br /><br />Your piece is beautifully written. A great birthday gift to your daughter.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-16550568648242448402010-07-21T16:33:59.313-07:002010-07-21T16:33:59.313-07:00As an adoptive parent myself (my girls are 39), I ...As an adoptive parent myself (my girls are 39), I commend your 18 year old self who had to make a hard decision virtually alone. And, I applaud the fact that you are trying to heal both yourself and Kathleen by your caring and candor.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-32471962806886475202010-07-21T08:07:34.354-07:002010-07-21T08:07:34.354-07:00ACK! Kathleen, I mean. Sorry. ;-(ACK! Kathleen, I mean. Sorry. ;-(kariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150537989886423212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-77180806040233163752010-07-21T08:06:42.523-07:002010-07-21T08:06:42.523-07:00I have such a strong feeling that this story is no...I have such a strong feeling that this story is nowhere near its end. You are not only a mother to Katherine, but to so many others. You are a mother in the most amazing sense, my friend; one who is there by choice to help guide and educate with love and patience anyone who crosses your path.<br /><br />Love to you both.kariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150537989886423212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-11101917246079588142010-07-20T20:35:13.156-07:002010-07-20T20:35:13.156-07:00This is heart wrenching, inspirational, and very h...This is heart wrenching, inspirational, and very hard to imagine although you bring it to life. I have often wondered about the girls/women strong enough to give up the children they bore but could not care for. My brother adopted two girls, non-siblings, one of whom did find her birth mother by age 18. My brother, his wife and their daughter flew to Texas to meet her and his daughters half-siblings. It was a joyous meeting and they've been in touch and visiting ever since.<br /><br />Your daughter is lovely. You are brave. Thank you for sharing with us.California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-88393525611929485382010-07-20T08:21:03.163-07:002010-07-20T08:21:03.163-07:00I'm at a loss for words at the way this story ...I'm at a loss for words at the way this story impacted me this morning...so beautifullly written. The pain and the healing so very evident in your words.<br /><br />I'm loving you<br />MarkMark Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915827981541131957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-41765961694236380792010-07-19T17:55:29.599-07:002010-07-19T17:55:29.599-07:00"The rhythm matching mysterious tidal tsunami..."The rhythm matching mysterious tidal tsunamis in her brain that make balance of any kind a near impossibility."--<br /><br />love.<br /><br />You were so young and so strong. I can only imagine what that was like for you. And then all of it as it has played out...I send you love and join you in your hopes.<br /><br />oxox :)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04680903854519503303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-84153483868602747562010-07-19T11:17:20.763-07:002010-07-19T11:17:20.763-07:00this brought tears to my eyes. I was so hoping you...this brought tears to my eyes. I was so hoping you'd hold her again and was leaping to hear you did even with all the ups and downs to come.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-18719935998924603302010-07-19T11:09:03.792-07:002010-07-19T11:09:03.792-07:00Holding you and Kathleen in a space of love. Wishi...Holding you and Kathleen in a space of love. Wishing you both balance and joy.fullsoulahead.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053261523883986863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-83661186558114701292010-07-19T10:19:40.497-07:002010-07-19T10:19:40.497-07:00Beautifully written from one of the most beautiful...Beautifully written from one of the most beautiful souls I know.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />SuzySuzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323394956423706365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-43230391532529842512010-07-19T07:43:38.931-07:002010-07-19T07:43:38.931-07:00I can think of nothing more loving or more appropr...I can think of nothing more loving or more appropriate than to echo you and Carrie--You are heard. <br /><br />You are heard and loved.Jerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063270175679985513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-14942668297449102822010-07-19T04:53:18.905-07:002010-07-19T04:53:18.905-07:00Oh, DEB!!! My third novel, The Rhythm of Secrets, ...Oh, DEB!!! My third novel, The Rhythm of Secrets, incorporates the story of Sandy Sperrazza, advocate for birth mothers. Sigh. I venture into a Home for Unwed Mothers in St. Paul.<br /><br />THANK YOU for sharing this today. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL girl you have!!!!!!!!!pattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-4780903964745230982010-07-18T20:42:56.009-07:002010-07-18T20:42:56.009-07:00Oh, Deb. As you said to me so kindly. Love. You ar...Oh, Deb. As you said to me so kindly. Love. You are heard. Love.Carrie Wilson Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01586157395539583862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-26809471446381640822010-07-18T19:41:38.615-07:002010-07-18T19:41:38.615-07:00Happybirthday to her, and to you, *hugs* and how I...Happybirthday to her, and to you, *hugs* and how I admire your courage :-)colbymarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056535503422186623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-55855669723821284122010-07-18T17:25:32.338-07:002010-07-18T17:25:32.338-07:00Once again, a beautiful post. It makes my eyes sti...Once again, a beautiful post. It makes my eyes sting. My little sister gave her daughter up for adoption. I KNOW it was the hardest thing she ever did, but it was also a complete act of love. Like yours.<br />Wonderful post, Deb! I pray her life smooths out. <br />So is that pic you??? :)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-84746992598462580032010-07-18T15:48:55.170-07:002010-07-18T15:48:55.170-07:00Oh, Deb! Wow, your story brought tears to my eyes....Oh, Deb! Wow, your story brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagine how difficult this has been for you. You've been very brave!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.com