Family Ties

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

The past few months have been all about me. My children, my needs, etc. I still can't believe Annie and Ryan moved in with us so I could stay close to Spike. That's sacrifice. But that's what amazing people they are. Annie was at the hospital every day - standing by Ryan, praying for Spike, visiting me, comforting Zach when I couldn't, watching Ian so he was never alone... The list goes on and on. God,  life's been such a wreck this summer. One crisis after another. The only constant was us... we've all become a real family. No outsiders. Just love. Oh, there have been fights - but that's family. I had to give Spike up once to protect him... and now Annie has to do the same. She has to let go of her daughter for a little bit until the danger passes. That guts a mother... I know Annie will fight as hard as I did so she can get back to Emma. But until she does... I'm so honored she trusts me enough to repay the favor and protect her little girl when she can't. We may be the most non-traditional family out there - but we're stronger for it.

Comments

[CindyK]

Kendall,

As someone who likes Annie I still can't shake the feeling that there is more to her story than a disturbed brother. Thankfully she understands the danger she could be putting not only Emma but Spike and your family in. Moving out makes sense and I think it is for the best.

[MrsK]

Kendall,

I admire you for your compassion and understanding towards Annie and Ryan. There is no one who fights more for "family" than the Slaters and the Kanes. Annie knows that Emma is in excellent hands...hopefully that knowledge will relieve some of the anxiety she may be feeling leaving Emma.

[Barb NY]

Kendall..You and Zach are terrific parents to your boys. It was wonderful to see how good you both were with Emma and how nicely you invited her to stay with you.Annie has always been a good stepmother to Spike and its obvious that she loves him and She and Zach are friends. I think it is good for Spike and Emma to be part of this extended family and when Ian is healthy and comes home, he will fit right in. Children always thrive in a loving family whether it is a traditional one or not.

[HalfPint]

Kendall,

I love how you can go from playing Greenlee like the fine fiddle player you are and without skipping a beat go to being the most loving and compassionate person in Pine Valley. There is no one that knows just what Annie is going through more than yourself. However, I do think it was time for the Laverys to move on in the best interest of everybody. It's also a fine testament just how much Annie trusts you and Zach to take care of her only child.

[Brainerd]

Kendall,

Like Annie, there is no one I would trust more than you or Zach to take care of my child. I'm just hoping that Annie's past doesn't put the Slaters in the line of fire. I like Annie but I just can't shake this feeling that something is off.

[cmn]

Kendall,

I think it's great that you and Zach have a good relationship with Annie and Ryan and Emma but they aren't part of your family. You and Zach and Ian and Spike are a family and of course Erica and Jackson and and Bianca and Josh.

I know you volunteered to take care of Emma for a few days but I hope you don't have anymore houseguests for a long while. I think it is time that the Slater Family has some time to themselves in their own home and the only person I want to see joining you is Baby Ian. I can't wait until you bring him home!

[Anne]

Kendall, I know Annie trusts you and Zach to keep Emma safe and I know you will. It's great to see all of you as one big family all protective of one another. Spike will enjoy having his big sister around and it will be fun for Zach to have a little girl to spoil for a while. Maybe all of you could have a tea party.

[bblake]

I'm glad that you have a big heart and think of them as family. You and Zach also showed so much compassion, understanding and support by agreeing to take Emma even with all you are dealing with Ian and Spike.

However, I am absolutely thrilled that they have finally moved out. Having them live there made no sense and was just ridiculous. Please make sure that they don't come back! Zhouse is only for the Slater clan.

Zendall Forever

[Becky, Brandon, MS]

Emma is such a little darling...and with all that testosterone in the house, you need some 'girly time'. You and Emma are going to have great fun!

[Bobbi]

To Kendall

You're something else. Man, the last thing I remember was when you hate Annie's guts and now, you guys became family. Talk about... WOW! You really have change throughout the years. A successful business woman, a great marriage, two kids, a mom, talk about a lot of work to handle, but you're definitely the super woman and also a great person you turned out. Let's hope your future turns out bright when the whole family is together again.