Comments on: Love Is More Important Than Building Science — A Thanksgiving Story

By: Ken Bailes

Ken Bailes — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:51:32 +0000

I remember meeting your
I remember meeting your mother after Dad's trip to Florida. You are 100% right, I do believe that was one of the happy moments for them both and I'm thankful that they were able to come back to each other as true friends before it was to late.

By: Leah

Leah — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:25:20 +0000

Beautiful post, Allison. As a
Beautiful post, Allison. As a parent whose own child is going through some of what you experienced, I can only hope my son emerges with the same healthy perspective and appreciation for what really matters. Love is love, loss is loss. Happy holidays.

By: Ryan Shanahan

Ryan Shanahan — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:41:40 +0000

Great article Allison. My
Great article Allison. My parents split when I was a baby. I lived with my Mom every school year in MA and lived with my Dad every summer in MI. The first time I saw the two of them in the place was at my High School graduation. You don't realize how much work your parents put in to spend time with you until adulthood (when you have your own responsibilities). To this day I still have to decide which family to visit during the holidays which is hard because I love them both so much. Thanks again.

By: Rob Salcido

Rob Salcido — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:00:10 +0000

That was very powerful
That was very powerful Allison - thank you for sharing! I agree that perspective on life is so important and to keep that in mind at all times. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:06:45 +0000

When I saw this article,
When I saw this article, written over Thanksgiving, I had a new perspective of you, Allison - you LOVE to write. How nice for all of us, and you too, that you write so well that touching stories and building science articles are all a great pleasure to read. Thanks.

By: Heather Rae

Heather Rae — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 23:20:36 +0000

Thank you, Allison. It was
Thank you, Allison. It was 1968 for me; I was 8. My father would cry those Sundays, driving my brother and sister and me back to our mother's house. I am grateful to you for sharing. Happy thanksgiving.

By: Marty

Marty — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 23:20:36 +0000

Allison, what a beautiful and
Allison, what a beautiful and personal post that resonates with many of us in so many similar ways about family. I just lost my Father in April, and I miss him dearly. I now after years of writing condolence letters to friends can now truly relate to another's loss.

As I read your post, I thought of my parents divorce when I was a young adult, and the analogy to relationships and building (and even sewing as I'm quilter), "measure twice, cut once". Every relationship, every cut, even every well thought out efficiently planned building doesn't always work the first time. We continue to find a better way and hopefully love our mis-takes and lessons along the way. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

By: Stephanie Inglis

Stephanie Inglis — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 22:27:05 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving, my friend
Happy Thanksgiving, my friend. I, for one, am thankful to know people like you. Grace, courage, passion and perspective.

By: Patty Moore

Patty Moore — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 22:20:23 +0000

Allison, Thank you for
Allison, Thank you for sharing your story. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I was moved by your photos of cryptic messages within and upon buildings and how these images relate to the message of your article..that love is more important than building science. As a kid, I was the little helper while my dad remodeled our kitchen...an intersection of building science and love. One of my fondest memories is our leaving secret messages on the walls before we (he) put up the cabinets. Thank you for bringing that memory back into my life of this day.
Patty

By: Nora DePalma

Nora DePalma — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 20:35:15 +0000

Allison, what a beautiful
Allison, what a beautiful story. So clear where your passion and caring comes from. Two parents who loved you very much. Happy Thanksgiving to you.
- Nora