Comments on: It’s Not the Fall So Much as the Impact

By: Ron

Ron — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:34:52 +0000

Derek,
Bummer of a story, but that’s an important fatherhood lesson. I learned the same one myself a few years ago, in a thankfully less serious way, from a broken collarbone that I got doing something reckless. Hope you’re recovery continues to go well.
Ron´s last blog ..RonMarks: "The fact that we live at the bottom of a deep gravity well, on the surface of a gas covered planet going…" http://tumblr.com/x6l6vm068

By: Derek Markham

Derek Markham — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:29:31 +0000

Tara – yes, it certainly changes when you have kids, and have had other climbers tell me “I have to be extra careful when we climb together, because you have a family.”, and it seemed too cautious at the time. Now, however, I see it completely differently.

And with our kids, that is the golden question: how to keep them safe, yet teach them to have some guts and to take chances once in a while?

As far as EC, try this post: http://naturalpapa.com/babies/infant-potty-training/ and there’s a good book about it: http://www.timl.com/ipt/

By: Tara

Tara — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:53:00 +0000

Hey – just found your site today. My husband and i are both climbers (our son’s middle names are Joshua Tree – for the obvious reason being born to climbers – not the musical reason). Anyway i read him (husband) your climbing tale of woe – spawned much discussion… if i got all manked up on a climb how could i take care of the kid, if he got messed up – he could work, but it would suck, wanting to teach your kid to go for it – but not cross that fine line into being reckless. Great post. I haven’t been on the rock for about 15 months (pregnant then recovering, then cold winter weather) and I was just thinking the whole time that it sounded like such a fun line – despite the outcome. anyway – now my husband is looking for a podcast from dirtbag diaries that your tale reminded him of – well he just pulled it up.

feel well, get better.
PS – can you give more info about elimination communication. we are trying it but without any real direction or mentor.

By: One of the best green Bloggers in America, Derek Markham, needs our help. Spread the word! | elephant journal

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:44:10 +0000

[...] Recently, over Twitter, he mentioned he was a bit out of it, doped up on Percocet. What?, I asked, a crawling sensation in my gut. Yeah, he said, got into a bad accident recently. [...]

By: essentiallyrics (essential lyrics)

essentiallyrics (essential lyrics) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:39:44 +0000

Twitter Comment

@elephantjournal interesting true for a mom, too

- Posted using Chat Catcher

By: Todd_Mayville (Todd Mayville)

Todd_Mayville (Todd Mayville) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:48:44 +0000

Twitter Comment

RT @elephantjournal: Sports, danger: "As a father, anything that happens to me happens to my family." via @derekmarkham [link to post]

- Posted using Chat Catcher

By: elephantjournal (Waylon Lewis)

elephantjournal (Waylon Lewis) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:34:43 +0000

Twitter Comment

Sports, danger: "As a father, anything that happens to me also happens to my family." via @derekmarkham [link to post]

- Posted using Chat Catcher

By: Will

Will — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:47:31 +0000

Derek,

Thanks for sharing your story. For years I have talked about wanting to take up sky-diving. As the father of 4 boys I can resonate with your sentiment. Life is uncertain – but it is easy to forget the full extent of the consequences.

I hope you heal well and quickly.

Blessings!
Will´s last blog ..Bamboo Truth – Is It Really Green? You May Be Surpised…

By: Joseph Condron

Joseph Condron — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:41:44 +0000

Great post. You retold the story brilliantly. Ankles heal but tales of woe can be recalled again and again!

By: What’s Happening Wednesday | Backyard Mama

What’s Happening Wednesday | Backyard Mama — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:53:57 +0000

[...] cautious ’cause I didn’t have a cell phone or a pal with me. So, when I came across this post from Natural Papa (of New Mexico) I had a little chuckle, some nostalgia and a great reminder of why I tend to be a [...]