tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post3781003960435632788..comments2024-03-28T13:51:43.814-04:00Comments on Beyond LiteracyLink: Turning 40Carol Varsalonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-63248207401396637632020-09-16T18:56:11.637-04:002020-09-16T18:56:11.637-04:00Way to go, Derek! I can’t believe how far you’ve c...Way to go, Derek! I can’t believe how far you’ve come. I love hearing about your passion for helping others. Inspirational!!!Lisa Carelli-Langhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591731091625317924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-5139921547506335462020-09-02T08:51:28.122-04:002020-09-02T08:51:28.122-04:00Terje, how wonderful is it that you sent Derek an ...Terje, how wonderful is it that you sent Derek an Estonian birthday shoutout! Thanks for the added benefit of wishing Derek continued resilience. It is such a strong word that does play a huge part in his life. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-27999728603450480612020-09-02T08:49:33.333-04:002020-09-02T08:49:33.333-04:00Thank you to Unknown for good wishes and a touchin...Thank you to Unknown for good wishes and a touching response. I wish I knew who is behind the Unknown name.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-45272969843976643702020-09-02T08:48:13.339-04:002020-09-02T08:48:13.339-04:00Fran, thank you for your beautiful response. Derek...Fran, thank you for your beautiful response. Derek has such depth of feelings that I am so happy he has received so many uplifting comments like yours. And what is better than having a son who writes everyday through various mediums with different lenses: political, fictional, podcasting!Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-78689990455781533862020-09-02T08:23:39.284-04:002020-09-02T08:23:39.284-04:00Thanks for the birthday wishes for Derek, Ruth, an...Thanks for the birthday wishes for Derek, Ruth, and for the lovely comment about parenting skills. Derek is a remarkable young man so we were so happy that he thoroughly enjoyed his day.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-23634460239616371872020-09-02T08:07:06.414-04:002020-09-02T08:07:06.414-04:00Glenda, thank you for your lovely comment. We had ...Glenda, thank you for your lovely comment. We had such a wonderful birthday day that ended with a video birthday call from my daughter, son-in-law, and little granddaughters, followed with a viewing of the original Planet of the Apes.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-66126465563601668662020-09-01T19:48:03.833-04:002020-09-01T19:48:03.833-04:00Carol,
Thank you for sharing Derek’s birthday w/ ...Carol, <br />Thank you for sharing Derek’s birthday w/ us. His resilience and your mom story and guidance offer us a gift today. I found reading about Derek cathartic and inspirational. Glenda Funkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020745976555044975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-18350047120679717512020-09-01T19:32:16.840-04:002020-09-01T19:32:16.840-04:00It's nice to see you in a new place! And happy...It's nice to see you in a new place! And happy birthday to your son! It sounds as though you have parented him so very well. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-50500958386427184672020-09-01T18:53:14.396-04:002020-09-01T18:53:14.396-04:00I like your comment to me, Derek. I am so glad tha...I like your comment to me, Derek. I am so glad that you enjoyed my blog. We had such a wonderful 40th birthday and I am so glad we found a great ice cream parlor with homemade ice cream after our outside luncheon on the canal. It was a yummy day. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-34495371408845637842020-09-01T18:39:45.151-04:002020-09-01T18:39:45.151-04:00Carol - I have tears in my eyes from reading this ...Carol - I have tears in my eyes from reading this beautiful celebration post. Derek has accomplished so much - he's an amazing inspiration. I am awed that he keeps "reaching for the stars" and am reminded that the only limits we have are the ones we place on ourselves. I am so moved to know that he finds solace in writing - I understand that so well. There's such strength and healing of the spirit in it. Happy Birthday, Derek - I rejoice for all of you! Thank you, Carol, for sharing his story, his milestone, and your heart in your usual extraordinary way. Fran Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295033583781089018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-86727813543752152692020-09-01T15:36:02.473-04:002020-09-01T15:36:02.473-04:00Happy birthday Derek!! You are truly a model for t...Happy birthday Derek!! You are truly a model for those living with disabilities. Enjoy and celebrate all that you have accomplishedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16973472253346646739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-38928799284621434882020-09-01T13:39:44.571-04:002020-09-01T13:39:44.571-04:00Happy Birthday, Derek! Palju õnne sünnipäevaks! Su...Happy Birthday, Derek! Palju õnne sünnipäevaks! Such an inspiring story. I wish him continuous resilience to achieve his vision for making a difference in the lives of others. Terjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343845162490388219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-69451905968044829542020-09-01T12:31:35.349-04:002020-09-01T12:31:35.349-04:00Thank you mom love you.Thank you mom love you.Derek Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15541196034874042952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-89215742905660566512020-09-01T11:13:07.779-04:002020-09-01T11:13:07.779-04:00Thank you so much for wishing Derek happiness. It ...Thank you so much for wishing Derek happiness. It is so wonderful to have long-distant writing friends who support each other in life. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-25897085662817149652020-09-01T10:38:21.919-04:002020-09-01T10:38:21.919-04:00Great way to celebrate a special person. Happy Bi...Great way to celebrate a special person. Happy Birthday, Derek. Congrats on your many accomplishments and those that you will yet achieve.arjehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17793113101077660894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-45919165867454891512020-09-01T07:39:45.313-04:002020-09-01T07:39:45.313-04:00Thank you for joining me on this special occasion....Thank you for joining me on this special occasion. My son is here reading this post. We are excited that you responded so quickly. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-44010662255639918702020-09-01T07:32:57.233-04:002020-09-01T07:32:57.233-04:00What a perfect way to celebrate a birthday!What a perfect way to celebrate a birthday!Tbreithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06443482734738300820noreply@blogger.com