tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post3231240465731569497..comments2024-01-18T03:34:41.899-07:00Comments on Cheaper Than Therapy: What's in a Name?Attila the Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158308703617226652noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-88794762103036334782010-03-03T02:23:36.740-07:002010-03-03T02:23:36.740-07:00Make sure you go to court to change THD's nam...Make sure you go to court to change THD's name. I changed my name when I was 7 (I'm 49) by use and not going to court. I'm trying to get a passport and I'm jumping through almost impossible hoops to maybe get one, because we were afraid of my birthfather and my mom had literally snuck off in the middle of the night with me. <br />So, get it done legally. It will be easier for THD if he ever wants a passport.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14955078574626461009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-71286066936616967022010-02-16T06:23:35.135-07:002010-02-16T06:23:35.135-07:00When I read stories like this post, I cannot help ...When I read stories like this post, I cannot help feel a bond with the child who is on the family roller coaster. I was in foster homes and one of foster names still shows up on my social security history. I want to hug you for giving your nephew some stability and for letting him know what it is to just be loved for who he is. Bless you, bless you, bless you!!!CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-57014045680142499282010-02-16T05:43:17.810-07:002010-02-16T05:43:17.810-07:00What a terrific tale. Isn't it amazing how thi...What a terrific tale. Isn't it amazing how things work out. The Happening Dude was destined for your family. If fate had to send him to you by means of your brother's ex wife/bitch it is a small price of heartache for a lifetime of love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-85929083443426150412010-02-15T14:38:52.450-07:002010-02-15T14:38:52.450-07:00Oh Attila, you have the most wonderful family. Th...Oh Attila, you have the most wonderful family. Through all the ups and downs of life, your kids all KNOW where HOME is-- With you and your husband!<br /><br />Parts of this story made me so sad but in the end, I think life is going to be very good for THD because of the huge impact you've had on him.<br /><br />You guys totally rock!<br /><br />xoJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-150781534102339452010-02-14T11:06:25.373-07:002010-02-14T11:06:25.373-07:00I've no idea in your state, but in mine, since...I've no idea in your state, but in mine, since he is 18, all he needs is to give you a medical power of attorney and name you in a living will as such. <br /><br />You should be able to find the document format on line.Warner (aka ntsc)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12924176333302007261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-61802085802652071562010-02-13T22:00:00.015-07:002010-02-13T22:00:00.015-07:00Hi Attila,
♥♥♥HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY♥♥♥Hi Attila,<br />♥♥♥<b>HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY</b>♥♥♥litzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716809746521516595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-48370765063643755222010-02-13T10:39:00.112-07:002010-02-13T10:39:00.112-07:00He has been through so much in such a short time!!...He has been through so much in such a short time!! You sound like an awesome mother!!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-11515024756527659452010-02-13T04:59:30.583-07:002010-02-13T04:59:30.583-07:00you and your family keep putting me in tears. You&...you and your family keep putting me in tears. You're wonderful and I'm not surprised he wants your name!Rootietoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804816032287310463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-58754537604864793352010-02-13T01:11:01.812-07:002010-02-13T01:11:01.812-07:00This doesn't surprise me at all. Who wouldn&#...This doesn't surprise me at all. Who wouldn't want you and your husband to adopt/take your name? You are such good parents and care do much about your kids, you have always been there for him and fought for him. In short, you are amazing and I'm not at all surprised. You have been the only stable and real love he has ever known.<br />I think you and your husband are amazing. Take care of yourself.<br />XXXXXXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-13050752092160174942010-02-12T14:37:23.928-07:002010-02-12T14:37:23.928-07:00A name is a very, very important thing. For many k...A name is a very, very important thing. For many kids out there it is the ONLY thing that is theirs and theirs alone.Janetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-11153543170283119892010-02-12T13:46:43.832-07:002010-02-12T13:46:43.832-07:00He is lucky to have you for peeps!He is lucky to have you for peeps!Chicago Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08684234947777814989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-9637952170617310922010-02-11T23:45:17.508-07:002010-02-11T23:45:17.508-07:00That poor boy has no idea who he is really! What ...That poor boy has no idea who he is really! What a life he's had.. passed from pillar to post, name changed several times.... so now he wants a new name and family, one he can call his own FOREVER.. how NEAT! I hope it happens .. he deserves it. And you guys are fantastic to be giving it real consideration. I hope you do it.Chris Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599144462630400401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-31745185683577920682010-02-11T15:36:39.084-07:002010-02-11T15:36:39.084-07:00That's so sweet that he wants to take your nam...That's so sweet that he wants to take your name! It's really awesome what you guys have done for him.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975473150053998560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-51767778361493942232010-02-11T13:18:38.273-07:002010-02-11T13:18:38.273-07:00His 'parents' aren't parent material f...His 'parents' aren't parent material for sure, and don't deserve that name. He wants to change his name to one that represents family-love-belonging, let him. You should be proud (and I'm sure you are!).stinkypawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418558395508830375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-91262292545120507032010-02-11T09:17:58.263-07:002010-02-11T09:17:58.263-07:00Wow you have been busy! I think that is great he w...Wow you have been busy! I think that is great he wants your name...kids been through alot.Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-35210372359074652052010-02-11T08:56:28.283-07:002010-02-11T08:56:28.283-07:00I clicked the link and read how THD came to live w...I clicked the link and read how THD came to live with you. By any chance does his mother have an email address? There are a few things I'd like to say to her!! Better yet, I'd like to tell her in person. Her attitude is appalling.<br /><br />It makes me smile just thinking about THD wanting to take your last name as his own. He finally got exactly what he is so deserving of, a family.Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260987219988824912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-82013455145646360222010-02-11T08:32:31.218-07:002010-02-11T08:32:31.218-07:00You are going to write this as a book, right? Beca...You are going to write this as a book, right? Because the plotting is already there. <br />Bless you for taking THD and giving him the love and family every kid deserves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-44858308603412674602010-02-11T07:42:36.368-07:002010-02-11T07:42:36.368-07:00Wow, THD has been through a lot, hasn't he. B...Wow, THD has been through a lot, hasn't he. Bless you and your husband's heart for taking him in and making him one of yours! How sweet that he wants to make that legal, and what a great way to give him a fresh start apart from the chaos of his other "parents".<br /><br />I have had similar experiences with my brother and his ex-wife and their three kids. They, the kids, are a big part of my life and I thank them for all that they have given to me. <br /><br />Take care, DebbiThe Henryshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878410407082384985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-29030759890748682032010-02-11T06:45:06.426-07:002010-02-11T06:45:06.426-07:00"thinks she'd tell them to pull the plug...."thinks she'd tell them to pull the plug."<br /><br />Now there's a warm-and-fuzzy thought. Maternal instinct, where art thou?<br /><br />THD is one lucky kid to have you and your family as his family. The only problem will be learning to spell and pronounce your last name with all 32 letters.Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722567671925063706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-3079600082040035312010-02-11T06:20:24.869-07:002010-02-11T06:20:24.869-07:00You have got one smart kid there. And kudos to you...You have got one smart kid there. And kudos to you for all you have done for him. We had a similar situation in my family...it was really important to the kid to be identified by name with the family that was "his family."Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-19019759905872657482010-02-11T05:57:58.063-07:002010-02-11T05:57:58.063-07:00What an honour and testament to the love and commi...What an honour and testament to the love and commitment you’ve surrounded this young man with – and that he returns in kind.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.com