tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post9131623620511631765..comments2024-03-05T23:31:44.106-08:00Comments on Gay Family Values: Foster Diaries...Laying Your Heart On The LineGFVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02950236433262366445noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-56647042883442431142013-10-23T00:53:18.796-07:002013-10-23T00:53:18.796-07:00Beautiful writing! Sometimes when you read somethi...Beautiful writing! Sometimes when you read something, you feel like ... "ALIVE" ... that's what i am feeling right now. No one is perfect..right. Thank you Bryan and Jay :)Meena Sundarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702096333787981772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-1419388206560319172012-11-16T13:33:40.462-08:002012-11-16T13:33:40.462-08:00In my mind you both are just-superhuman-maybe
beca...In my mind you both are just-superhuman-maybe<br />because you're into sci-fi!<br />Saw the Nico-story on YT and came here.I must<br />say I even like your writing!pump066https://www.blogger.com/profile/05423302771175655006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-26302092905312273052012-08-14T22:23:06.942-07:002012-08-14T22:23:06.942-07:00thank you for sharing this Bryan, one more drop of...thank you for sharing this Bryan, one more drop of light in the ocean.. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451409063019469581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-31992859568673258012012-08-05T11:53:41.317-07:002012-08-05T11:53:41.317-07:00You guys are amazing!!!!!! Thanks for inspiring me...You guys are amazing!!!!!! Thanks for inspiring me!!!!!Ajay Girish Redijhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864918370391444257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-26965795555798673982012-01-05T22:48:46.681-08:002012-01-05T22:48:46.681-08:00Wow. Another strong piece of writing. I hope that...Wow. Another strong piece of writing. I hope that you eventually compile some of these lessons into a book. You've a talent for expressing hard-to-put-your-finger-on thoughts. Keep up the good work, Bryan.SedonaMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698584076777189601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-3425333742183611772011-04-10T22:15:30.696-07:002011-04-10T22:15:30.696-07:00Hey Bryan
this was just wonderful....you & jay...Hey Bryan<br />this was just wonderful....you & jay are so brave & strong for fostering children that truly need the help in their brief lives.... everything you touch upon is one of the reasons I couldn't foster children I'm not strong enough to give them back...Im not brave enough to try ... esp after the last 2 years... But you & Jay are just wonderful...& you dont have to be perfect no one is...just yourselves & from I have seen & read thats what you both are...<br />so stay strong<br />Hugs to all <br />BellaBellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-10203542811754162702011-04-09T11:43:45.303-07:002011-04-09T11:43:45.303-07:00Wow...very good blog. I know for a fact that adopt...Wow...very good blog. I know for a fact that adoption will be an option for me. I always wondered about fostering too, but that's something Darryl and I would have to talk over. It's great to hear about it from someone involved. <br /><br />Lastly, how did you get the collage of pictures in the background? I tried to do that on mine and they kept saying the pics were too big.Spencer Hamilton Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789694442771037414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-90577787836895272182011-03-02T02:47:14.332-08:002011-03-02T02:47:14.332-08:00Amazing, thank you to sharing with us!!!Amazing, thank you to sharing with us!!!Hajninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-12920192152230114622011-02-28T20:36:09.811-08:002011-02-28T20:36:09.811-08:00Reading your words I can tell this little one taug...Reading your words I can tell this little one taught YOU a great deal about love. I am proud to "know" you all - if only via the internet!Roger Sampleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995895015290685496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-61895437309488765242011-02-28T13:07:57.152-08:002011-02-28T13:07:57.152-08:00We used to watch your fabulous youtube videos...th...We used to watch your fabulous youtube videos...then we had a baby and have been out of the loop for a year 'cause sleep-deprivation will do that. I didn't know you had a blog! I have lots of reading and catching up to do!<br />Your kids are just getting more and more beautiful. And now you guys are fostering - that's great (and scary and hard I'm sure, but wow, so great).<br /><br />Sounds like you had a really tough night with your little guy, but did what he needed. Our 13 month old recently had a bout of pneumonia and I hear you on the not-sleeping sick babe (and as you say, your little guy isn't only dealing with physical pain). Sounds like you're doing great with him.<br /><br />Congrats on starting to foster. (And yay on your blog).Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519427884538987100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-60516926197372905232011-02-27T11:33:39.983-08:002011-02-27T11:33:39.983-08:00Hi Bryan...this was very well written, open and ho...Hi Bryan...this was very well written, open and honest. I have always wondered how fosterparents have the strength to do what they are doing. Take care of children they don´t know and being strangers to hurt and sometimes sick children. Reading this gives me a little idea of how it´s like...hard work with a lot love. Not to give up when it feels tough. I know how it feels just to babysit for a friend for a while...trying to comfort a child who doesn´t want to be with you and who misses mum and dad. How frustration that can be. So I must say you are doing a great job having foster kids. But remember to get some time for yourself too...to fill up the batteries:)bellusfulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-81677177831876460062011-02-27T11:28:03.292-08:002011-02-27T11:28:03.292-08:00Bryan, I know I've written it before, but: You...Bryan, I know I've written it before, but: You are one of the VERY BEST representatives of our planet. We should clone you and Jay. You both are a constant source of inspiration. Please just carry on eating, praying and loving! :)Artjommm from YouTubenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-81133150991349415682011-02-27T01:19:24.356-08:002011-02-27T01:19:24.356-08:00It was a very honest "article". You insp...It was a very honest "article". You inspire us all! Thank you so much.<br />JuditAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-51130160601362763012011-02-27T00:04:12.955-08:002011-02-27T00:04:12.955-08:00You really have empathy. You know the fear and pa...You really have empathy. You know the fear and pain (& frustration & anger) the child is experiencing because you've felt all those emotions - might even be feeling them in concert with the child (though for somewhat different reasons, perhaps). The Superhuman wouldn't feel pain or anger. Some people have lost the ability (if they ever had it) of recognizing their own feelings (especially negative ones) when manifested in others. Those people are probably not good parents.Glenn Ingersollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674475308395975995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-17391125590278227192011-02-26T21:03:24.063-08:002011-02-26T21:03:24.063-08:00Courage is not the lack of fear.
It is when you ar...Courage is not the lack of fear.<br />It is when you are scared out of your wits,<br />questioning yourself and everything you believe in.<br />Courage is when, despite all that, you keep going anyway. Because you see someone who's need is more pressing, who's fear is greater, than your own. Because you see what needs to be done, and you do it.<br />Someone said that once, or something like part of it anyway.<br />You and Jay, (and Daniel and Selena for that mater) are truly courageous. You say that to do what your family is doing does not require you to be super-human; but it is not for every one either. Society is forever in debt to your family and all others like you, for having the courage to take that leap of faith, betting that you have what it takes to be a parent to these kids for however long they need you. <br />You are guardian angels who are there to watch over and support, not only the kids you foster, but all who need someone to look to.<br />Thank you.Poets Reachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-87680516597162674772011-02-26T20:26:44.025-08:002011-02-26T20:26:44.025-08:00definitely still one of my heroes
talentguynyc/ma...definitely still one of my heroes<br /><br />talentguynyc/mattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-53169884698629123162011-02-26T20:12:33.630-08:002011-02-26T20:12:33.630-08:00Bryan do not doubt your worth. You are an Earth A...Bryan do not doubt your worth. You are an Earth Angel.Robert Counihanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07235391883586810851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-91246775072576215252011-02-26T19:21:04.114-08:002011-02-26T19:21:04.114-08:00i still say you guys walk on water...hugs
KENNYi still say you guys walk on water...hugs<br /><br />KENNYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-53553346682007624392011-02-26T18:43:09.368-08:002011-02-26T18:43:09.368-08:00A great insight into your life, thank you.
I was ...A great insight into your life, thank you.<br /><br />I was approached a few months ago and asked if I would like to foster. I have said no so far, simply because I am unsure of how I would cope, not so much with the children, but with having to say goodbye to them.<br /><br />You are providing a great service to society and children in need. Very brave. And you have given me further food for thought. <br /><br />And I love the makeover you have given your blog. xxDavid J. M. Samsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11185367695948887909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-6370548358823072172011-02-26T18:38:17.228-08:002011-02-26T18:38:17.228-08:00Awww...thanks guys. :)
BryanAwww...thanks guys. :)<br /><br />BryanGFVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02950236433262366445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-92046241839107525852011-02-26T17:13:27.480-08:002011-02-26T17:13:27.480-08:00wow.. that really moved me.... that was beautiful ...wow.. that really moved me.... that was beautiful .. yet i really could feel your pain as you went through your story.... I just want you to know Me and my Husband, maybe in Oklahoma, but i want to give thanks to men like you two! You two have so much love in your hearts and help so many not just your friends, family, fostering but you both help many people varying in age in either coming out, to describing situations ... you two men both deserve Father of the Year!!!! thanks so much for giving people in Oklahoma the bible belt faith that Gay families are possible and there are still good people in this world! hope your family has a blessed week! <br /><br />Robert and RyanRobert Howardhttp://www.facebook.com/HairguruOKCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-87255098183049853542011-02-26T16:34:18.197-08:002011-02-26T16:34:18.197-08:00Bryan, you are an Angel. You and Jay are such goo...Bryan, you are an Angel. You and Jay are such good guys. Good Humans. Selena and Daniel are so blessed and so are the foster kids that you take into your home. You don't have to be perfect, but your kids, they surely do think you are. Blessings sweetie. Mindy xoxomindya12https://www.blogger.com/profile/05943339264808816648noreply@blogger.com