tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post1366886813083499453..comments2024-02-02T16:10:41.327-06:00Comments on Superman Sam: HelplessPhyllis Sommerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16654761832717723000noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-48650760560064290492015-02-02T12:14:45.925-06:002015-02-02T12:14:45.925-06:00Yes! Sarah said it well. Don't underestimate y...Yes! Sarah said it well. Don't underestimate your impact. You help in ways you may not know. But I hear you.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00900196797914352205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-23078997573256706252015-02-01T23:12:11.201-06:002015-02-01T23:12:11.201-06:00Dearest Phyllis,
YOU are a beacon of light to brok...Dearest Phyllis,<br />YOU are a beacon of light to broken moms like me.<br />you give us a voice with the gift of words you have!<br />As our chasidic masters thought us"there is nothing more whole then a broken heart" you bring so much wholeness from within the brokenness.<br />you give me strength!<br />Love you so much!!!!!Devorah Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582899956540804178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-28310845121317141562015-01-30T20:00:05.403-06:002015-01-30T20:00:05.403-06:00from helping to be-ing, even deeper roots; I came ...from helping to be-ing, even deeper roots; I came to Honduras to "help," the poor taught me how to be. You are "Samming" us now, a whole new life.MIGUELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796092791553724145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-34226020844419077002015-01-30T18:10:56.827-06:002015-01-30T18:10:56.827-06:00I am sure the friends Sharon mentions above are th...I am sure the friends Sharon mentions above are the same ones whose situation brought about these feelings this week. They are friends of mine as well... You have taught so many of u how to respond and deal when you are hit with a horrible, challenging situation. You let us have a window into your journey and showed us all of your emotions. Because of you, I donated in the child's honor immediately and put together a care package for her and her siblings... because of you, I am trying to envision what they are going through and figure out any way possible I can support them. Don't underestimate your helpfulness or your impact on millions...SarahDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131343374677616476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-18353626412688135782015-01-30T13:42:57.327-06:002015-01-30T13:42:57.327-06:00Phyllis, we have so many friends in common and we ...Phyllis, we have so many friends in common and we have met twice, but I couldn't bring myself to tell you that I have absorbed your every word since the beginning of your blogging.....because how do you tell someone you know them without having ever met. I have been one of the silent millions following your every step but on this blog, I must respond. Just this week I had two of my very close friends have a child diagnosed with a second bout of cancer. Because of you, and Michael, and Sam, and your family, I knew from the moment I heard how to support them and make them feel community. You teach everyone how to love, how to parent, how to spouse, how to friend, how to community, how to Jewish in times of sickness and in health. The ripple affect of your impact is beyond measure. That this concept even gives you pause makes me wish I had responded every day on how much your words and actions mean to me, my friends, and my community. On this Shabbat please take comfort in knowing that you are the ultimate resource, teacher, hero, mom, friend and more. You are a resource to me. Shabbat Shalom. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03794214633644397116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-22270949813287337732015-01-30T10:50:36.847-06:002015-01-30T10:50:36.847-06:00You are a beacon of hope even if you feel represen...You are a beacon of hope even if you feel represent a parent's "worst nightmare". As someone else mentioned, you are a tireless fundraiser. You have also endured the worst. You could be, when and if you are ever ready, a sounding board for parents that need someone to just listen to them talk about their journey. You experienced triumphs and defeats on your journey and know what that was like, you have been there and sometimes that is enough. The truth is your ability to be helpful has not been taken away as much as it has changed, it is not the same nor should it be because you too have changed. However it is not any less useful. I am so very sorry for the pain you and your family have. I have lost my own brother so I am all too familiar with how much that loss hurts. Please know you are all in my prayers.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216130480281010487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-48071789537631332462015-01-30T08:37:11.144-06:002015-01-30T08:37:11.144-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Grace to Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762614330823622639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-53339278010785623872015-01-30T08:35:47.036-06:002015-01-30T08:35:47.036-06:00But you are a beacon of hope. The role you play i...But you are a beacon of hope. The role you play in pediatric cancer fundraising and the grace and humor and honesty and *real* way you've shared Sam's story and your own make us all hopeful that in time (less, not more) no kids and no families will ever, ever have to go down the road you have gone down.<br /><br />Sending xoxo and wishes for a Shabbat shalom to you from NYC.JanetheWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939674499667620123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-87341797455483584412015-01-30T06:20:24.006-06:002015-01-30T06:20:24.006-06:00I am holding you in my heart and sending love.I am holding you in my heart and sending love.rbarenblathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882606147795083729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-13528585675894548732015-01-29T23:27:05.391-06:002015-01-29T23:27:05.391-06:00It's that feeling of failure. But you are wond...It's that feeling of failure. But you are wonderful at keeping your family going and thriving. G-d willing that feeling of success as your other kids grow and succeed with overcome this feeling.Batyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09402874037427009327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462665789660058576.post-63000307754951113162015-01-29T22:53:56.155-06:002015-01-29T22:53:56.155-06:00Pill swallowing is one of the most underappreciate...Pill swallowing is one of the most underappreciated pediatric developmental milestones. Sending love.fdf123https://www.blogger.com/profile/08135204653222497786noreply@blogger.com