"There are hills and valleys in any marriage. I just hope that Jon and Kate will work things out"
Judy Bettilyon
Raleigh, N.C.
I wanted to thank you for an article that was not a Jon or Kate bashing. I have watched their show since the beginning. I love that family and have to say that I am so sick and tired of everyone criticizing Kate and how she is "controlling." I honestly hope that she and Jon can work through their issues.
Christine
via e-mail
If Kate Gosselin is truly concerned about her marriage, she shouldn't be airing her grievances in public in an attempt to garner as much attention and sympathy as possible. Instead, she should stay home, turn off the cameras and find a good marriage counselor.
Patti Lynn Fitzpatrick
Ann Arbor, Mich.
It is hard to understand how Jon, a man blessed with eight adorable children, financial wealth and the ability to stay home as a full-time father, cannot find happiness in his own wife and family.
Paul G. Campbell
Caldwell, Idaho
JAI PAUSCH
I "met" Randy Pausch on YouTube, and I've given each of my children his book. I mourned when I read of his passing. Jai and her children have suffered a tremendous loss, but Randy would be proud of the way she's handling her grief and the way she's raising their three beautiful children.
Kathy Stanton
New Boston, Texas
Thank you for your article on Jai Pausch. It was refreshing to read about a woman raising her children with a life of quiet dignity. She is an inspiration, and it is a much appreciated follow-up on the family we all came to care so much about.
Christina Rohren
Pearland, Texas
BULLIED TO DEATH
I applaud People for this article because it warns the public that bullying and homophobia have severe psychological effects on the young. Bullying is a serious problem that plagues schools universally. The fact that these two kids committed suicide after schoolmates taunted them for being gay not only exposes the gravity of bullying, but also demonstrates how homophobic our society really is.
Christina Herbosa
St. Louis, Mo.
DREW PETERSON
Drew Peterson apparently believes that having once been part of the law, he was above the law. Unfortunately for him, in our society murder is murder, and there are consequences.
Nelson Marans
Silver Spring, Md.
I hope there is only one more article on Drew Peterson—the one where he is sentenced to life without parole. I want to see his face when that happens.
Margaret Dykes
Pittsburgh, Pa.
ANIMALS AND AUTISM
Kristen Rader of Salem, Ore., was moved when she read our story on how horses helped Rowan Isaacson with his autism. "It gave us hope," she says. Rader's son Brandon, 5, has autism and, like the Isaacsons, Rader and her husband, Brian, have turned to animals as a way to reach their child. In February they brought home Casper, a Labrador retriever they received from Autism Service Dogs of America. "Kids bond with the dogs, and the dogs help them with therapy and help keep them safe," says ASDA founder Pris Taylor, who places 15 to 20 dogs a year. Casper seems already to be helping Brandon. Last year he spoke only 50 words; he is now up to seven-word sentences. "Brandon mimics commands I give Casper and is trying to talk to him," says Rader. "They're buddies."
Correction
In our June 1 issue we printed the incorrect date for when the Mossimo for Target khaki halter romper would be available; the date is May 31. We also listed the wrong network for Dancing with the Stars in our June 8 issue. The show is on ABC. We regret the errors.
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