Compounding the guilt
Friday, December 14, 2007
Spike's hearing loss was... genetic? I don't understand. He was fine, then he was in an accident and then he couldn't hear - at all. We had the best doctors look at him, we were all so sure that the accident was what caused... Oh my God! What have I done? All of this time - and Greenlee didn't make Spike deaf? I felt guilty before - because I went too far - trying to put her in prison... but the one constant was tht she caused my son to become deaf. If that's not true - then none of this is her fault... and that puts me to blame for so much more.
No reason to feel guilty Kendall.
Don't forget, she still hurt your sons.
Spike also had to have spleen surgery because of her.
And poor little Ian was born prematurely.
Posted by: Bell | December 14, 2007 at 07:16 PM
So Greenlee did not cause Spike's deafness. So what!! She still kidnapped him while you were in premature labor. Drove off a cliff and almost killed him. Add stress to you causing you to deliver Ian four months premature. Greenlee started a whole chain of events that has changed your life, Zach's life and your sons' lives. Maybe she is not to blame for Spike being deaf but there is still plenty that you can blame her for. Don't forget it.
Posted by: Sydsmom | December 14, 2007 at 07:18 PM
Kendall,
Not only did Greenlee flee with Spike but he was critically injured as a result. Greenlee is responsible for that and no one else. She lied to Derek to cover up her crimes. The only thing you are guilty of is thinking the best of and believing in Greenlee...and she let you and your family down big time. Because of Greenlee and her selfishness you were forced to choose which son to visit...a choice you never should of had to make. The pain and suffering that both you and Zach endured was heartbreaking and not easily forgotten.
Posted by: HalfPint | December 14, 2007 at 07:19 PM
Kendall,
Whether Spike is deaf as a result of the accident or because of a genetic condition matters very little to me. I will always hold Greenlee responsible for the heartbreak and pain that not only you but Zach as well went through as a result of her taking Spike and Ian's premature birth.
Posted by: Brainerd | December 14, 2007 at 07:23 PM
Kendall,
You need to stop feeling guilty...because Greenlee did take your child. It may of been an impulsive decision but it was also a conscience choice that she though about and then acted upon. Nothing will change that fact or the heartache you, Zach and you boys have suffered the last several months.
Posted by: Onamia | December 14, 2007 at 07:33 PM
Kendall, you have nothing to be guilty about. You are protecting your family from harm. This is not your fault. Your son was KIDNAPPED!!! You have nothing to be sorry about and nothing to be forgiven for. You should never apologize for protecting your loved ones.
Posted by: PhyllisShnell | December 14, 2007 at 07:57 PM
Kendall, Greenlee kidnapped Spike and that is something unforgivable. Greenlee started a bad chain of events, you have nothing to feel sorry about
Greenlee still kidnapped him and she is the reason he is deaf and no amount of whitewashing is going to change that
Posted by: Laura | December 15, 2007 at 03:25 AM
Kendall
I know you feel guilty but there is nothing to feel sorry for Greenlee still took you son and had a accident that injured him and you would not have had Ian early if it was for Greenlee. this is totally junk that Greenlee did not make Spike deaf.
Posted by: April | December 15, 2007 at 06:28 AM
She may not have caused his deafness, but she did kidnap him. And he did have to have surgery. And because of her actions, Ian was born early. I wouldn't feel sorry for her.
Posted by: Jamie | December 15, 2007 at 03:12 PM
Kendall, don't beat yourself up over this. Yu and Zach were right to protect your family. The doctors said Spike's hearing was a result of the accident. That accident injured Spike's spleen and he had internal bleeding. Don't forget that. Team Slater will prevail.
Posted by: Eileen | December 15, 2007 at 03:33 PM
Kendall, you're not to blame for anything except being a good Mother. I don't even know how those
expert Drs could've missed
such a thing & don't know if I buy that. Hang in there, you WILL FIND ZACH!
Zach is what you need! Team Slater will prevail!
Posted by: Cookie | December 15, 2007 at 05:39 PM
I thought you went too far blaming her for his deafness - she couldn't have foreseen that being a consequence of her taking him. She took him out of desperation. I wouldn't trust her alone with him, but you can let it go. Holding grudges hurts you more than the other person anyway. It's like poisoning yourself and expecting her to get ill.
Posted by: Mary | December 18, 2007 at 04:18 PM