Stop for a minute and take a look at our FAMILY picture. Click on it--enlarge it and really study our faces. Put a face on this issue. This is an old image (from three years ago) but it is very dramatic in it's black and white form. It SCREAMS family, does it not? Do you feel that I am less of a person because of who I love?
Does this post make me sound bitter and bitchy? Does it make my butt look big? No. Really?
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i look at this picture everyday (it's hanging on my desk).
i am proud that you are my family.
i love you all!
Rychelle,
You are the best thing to ever happen to this family! Love you and thank you for loving US!
now I'm all bawling--GEEZ
You are a beautiful family. There are many "normal" families out there that don't have the obvious love you have. I'm sorry you are feeling down. I cannot imagine how it feels to be in your shoes.
The only part about your family I find a bit different is your family is so dang beautiful! I think what happened was WRONG! I am not and never will be threatened by people loving each other. I look at you and wish all families could be so filled with love. And no, it doesn't make your butt look big, not a bit. Hugs. I wish I could say something to help with the hurt.
This is not just a family it's a beautiful family!
Marie
This is a FAMILY pic...sure I see some 'tude in a few faces, LOL, but a great family pic none the less! Blair, the butt is fine!! Geez so obsessed!! LOL! Like I have stated, I found the whole Prop 8 thing...bothersome. I just want people who can find the happiness YOU were so lucky to find, to be happy. I can't be a person who takes happy away, I struggle with finding happy, so BE happy!! *hugs* And I am still so jealous of these gorgeous photos you have!!
This is a beautiful picture of a beautiful family.
Amanda and I have been discussing Prop 8 at work a lot, and it's an extremely heartbreaking issue. I have been at odds with my personal beliefs and my religious beliefs over this.
P.S. Did Rychelle give you my email address? I would love to meet HOTT Blair!
It makes you sound like a husband and father. I wish that *everyone* could see that as clearly as I do.
You are not less of a person, not by a long shot. It's horrible that this issue has made you feel that way - or that people should see you that way.
I have some quite personal reasons to disagree with prop 8, and my heart breaks for you and everyone this affects.
I see a family, a beautiful family. And if I had seen this picture, without prompting, I would say the VERY SAME THING.
Blair, you have a beautiful family.
and... I cant see your butt! dang it! LOL
WE LOVE YOU
Dont knock what we believe. I am sorry for you confusion.. But the kids are amazingly cute.
I just started reading your blog and on the post of "why you should vote YES on 8" I made everyone go see it. Not only SO funny, but so true too. Anyway...I have no idea what you do, but you need a newspaper column...and if you already have one and you're famous or something, don't be insulted, I only read In Touch and US weekly for news
Oh anonymous (I would respectfully address you by your name but you were too much of a coward to post as yourself) - there is no confusion here but. God himself is looking down on this beautiful family and smiling knowing that creation extends far beyond ignorance and small minded people. God is perfect right? And he created each of the 6 individuals in that amazing portrait - and I'm pretty sure after looking at that picture that he actually spent more time when he created that family - because in that family you see his perfection, love and absolute jaw dropping beauty. God doesn't screw up - and I'm pretty sure he would be offended by anyone who thought differently - and seriously do you really want to go and piss off God?
Ky - You rock. Say what we mean, and mean what we say. To the Folsom-Taylor clan, I love the picture, I love the family, I love the faces and I love that you do not need a law telling you who belongs. I love being part of your extended family, and I will die fight for your family, as I will die fighting for mine. It's breath taking and those that don't see - sure as hell don't deserve it!
I just stumbled upon your blog and am glad I did. Thank-you for putting a very beautiful face on this issue. Once you know someone's story it is hard not to love them... I think more people should see others in loving relationships and be happy that they have found what most are looking for. I live in a VERY conservatinve town in Utah and my neighborhood was a little "nervous" when a gay couple moved in. I was lucky enough to get these wonderful men as my next door neighbors. I am so glad that our family now includes their family ( married kids and grandkids- when they are in town). They have enriched our lives because they are just wonderful people. The rest of the neighborhood is missing out on incredible friends because they are too narrow minded to get past their sexuality. My definition of family has changed since knowing them...changed for the better! Sorry... such a long comment for a first time visitor...I'll be back though...
Beautiful family- I still can't believe it- it saddens me.
Hi there! I just found your blog and wanted to leave a post saying that you do indeed have a beautiful family.
I see support, unity and pretty people!
Love. I love LOVE. The kind of emotion that brings out generosity, no judgement and lots of hugs and kisses.
Now go love someone today. (If we were all lucky we could do this freely everyday, no judgement.)
I am so mad about the whole thing, and everytime I talk to someone to try to understand why they supported prop. 8 I get even madder. Nothing about that made sense to me, and....urrrr, I can't go into it right now because it will make me a bitter person for the rest of the day.
You all look beautiful. I'm still jealous of your daughters hair!
Dear Anonymous,
There is an apostrophe after the 'n' in 'don't.' And I believe I meant to say youR confusion, not "you confusion."
Looks like you must be the confused one. Not only are you ignorant, but your grammar skills are wanting.
Oh, and did I mention rude?
Because I just ripped on Anonymous, I should probably fix my own error...I meant 'more mad,' not 'madder.' Sorry, I was just really, really mad.
:-)
Question: Should I change my baby's pants or keep commenting on your blog? hmmm....
Because I just ripped on Anonymous, I should probably fix my own error...I meant 'more mad,' not 'madder.' Sorry, I was just really, really mad.
:-)
Question: Should I change my baby's pants or keep commenting on your blog? hmmm....
Good grief, that posted twice. Why can't I see the garbage can thing to delete my comment?
Urggg.
Hi.
KT--I absolutely Love you!!! You've made my year!
I have to say that KT your attack towards Anonymous was unnecessary. You get mad because we don't agree with you but yet your trying to take way the 1st amendment for us who don't stand by Gay marriage. We have the freedom of speech just like you do, yet you can voice you opinion but we're not allowed!?! Just because your idea's differ does NOT make him ignorant. And attacking his grammar is low if you ask me! You know, I think this is why i fully oppose Gay's and Lesbian's its because the only arguments you have is Hmmm well your ignorant... can't you at least have a valid argument? Blair you have a Family but not a complete one... Not one you would have been proud of 10+ years ago when you believed in the Family Proclamation to the World, in The beautiful wife you once had and a complete eternal family you enjoyed... you knew you would be ridiculed and frowned upon when you became gay so don't complain about taxes and all that stuff because 10+ yrs ago you would have voted for prop 8 too!!!
I may not have the best grammar but at least i can create a valid point and back it up!
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