tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895081462816148180.post8988018720638482425..comments2023-02-26T09:17:55.451-05:00Comments on A Bear on Books: "The Christmas Throwaway"Tom Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587305406171087129noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895081462816148180.post-88577136906788214332011-12-04T14:58:00.870-05:002011-12-04T14:58:00.870-05:00Thank you all. This story is so touching, and I w...Thank you all. This story is so touching, and I was afraid I was putting too much of my personal life into a review, but it has struck a chord. Let's hope my young friend D is safe this Christmas.Tom Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15587305406171087129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895081462816148180.post-14060096001488792842011-12-03T17:13:00.620-05:002011-12-03T17:13:00.620-05:00Tom, I also will add my prayers for your friend. I...Tom, I also will add my prayers for your friend. I have a young friend in North Carolina that has also went through hell because his mom kicked him out when she found out he is gay. He hadn't even graduated yet and lived on the street for awhile, until a really nice couple took him in. Richy was in a really bad place until recently cause he thought he was going to be out on the street again despite having a job. He found a boyfriend and they are now living together. He seems to be happy, but the guy is double his age, so I worry stiil. I've told him that if anything at all happens, I want him to contact me and I will find a way for him to get to me, one way or another. Even though he is not my son by blood, he is my son in my heart. I will be here for him always, even though he is hours and hundreds of miles away from me.mary greshamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435881201661831946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895081462816148180.post-38256458764447551442011-12-03T14:36:45.389-05:002011-12-03T14:36:45.389-05:00I am adding my prayers for your young friend. Than...I am adding my prayers for your young friend. Thanks for sharing your touching story.SusanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139270715006822223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895081462816148180.post-25165305792537748002011-12-03T10:45:44.358-05:002011-12-03T10:45:44.358-05:00Wow how sad is that? I really hate knowing that t...Wow how sad is that? I really hate knowing that there are people out there who can do that to their children. Really wish the young man you known could have had his happy ending. By the way your review was really great I loved this book too. I really enjoy RJ's writing.Leaundrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02937750544655541550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895081462816148180.post-17373377838512720932011-12-03T07:08:07.458-05:002011-12-03T07:08:07.458-05:00Now that I've wiped up the tears, what a wonde...Now that I've wiped up the tears, what a wonderful review, Tom, for a wonderful story!<br /><br />I will most definately keep your young man in my prayers. Bless you for what you do. You truly are a remarkable man.<br /><br />Hugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895081462816148180.post-64996626967619127802011-12-03T04:58:16.423-05:002011-12-03T04:58:16.423-05:00Hello Tom... I know I have emailed you but I wante...Hello Tom... I know I have emailed you but I wanted to post something publicly. Thank you for the wonderful review. But mostly thank you for sharing the story of the young man. I am asking everyone to read it. Hugs you and hopes he is safe. RJ xRJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12451151020470211560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895081462816148180.post-83858428107073742362011-12-02T19:58:55.461-05:002011-12-02T19:58:55.461-05:00Thanks for sharing this story Tom. They don't ...Thanks for sharing this story Tom. They don't all end happy, but the stories still need to be told. Many hugs to you.<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14019590986674098815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895081462816148180.post-82799418152052237332011-12-02T19:24:20.451-05:002011-12-02T19:24:20.451-05:00My heart is breaking for those young people you wo...My heart is breaking for those young people you work with, Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and them. <br /><br />I need to read this story.Eden Wintershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325723874232660290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895081462816148180.post-29790094829143119762011-12-02T19:18:51.485-05:002011-12-02T19:18:51.485-05:00oh god Tom you made me cry. That poor boy. My hear...oh god Tom you made me cry. That poor boy. My heart is such that i simply can't understand how people do that to one another, let alone their own kids. My daughter could tell me anything and i would NEVER react that way. As long as she is safe, and happy then i will accept any of the choices she ever makes in her life. My heart breaks when kids are treated like that by the one or two people in the world they should never have to doubt.Madame_Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418690075586655021noreply@blogger.com