Dear Son/Daughter, Are you kidding me?????? I have devoted my entire life to raising you, grooming you, encouraging you, and shall we say lecturing you into an amazing person. Finally, you make it through the rocky river and emerge looking like a shiny diamond. And.... and....and....YOU'RE MOVING?????!!! Boy, oh boy, the return on investment in this parenting thing is looking critically low right now! ouch. However - I haven't been doing all this for me. Not by a long shot. Or I would Continue Reading
Archives for January 2017
You Surprised Me!
As our car rounded the corner, a contour of cars filled the sides of the street like rocks lining a stream – some even triple parked at the base of the cul-de-sac. The sounds of the crowded house greeted us in the driveway and intensified as we walked closer to open front door that welcomed us in. Wow! What a crowd, for a random party in January. “Bring your unwanted Christmas gifts and we’ll have a White Elephant Gift Exchange!” The invitation had stated. My husband and I joked about how Continue Reading
On Suicide
My Precious Son/Daughter, You know that logo? "LIFE IS GOOD!" It's true on many levels. But life is also full of trials. And sometimes those trials get the best of people. I wish we knew the magic formula on what makes some people fighters and over-comers in situations where others struggle deeply and are overcome. But we don't. And I suspect we never will. Each of us has our struggles. And I'm convinced each of us sometimes feels uncomfortable, out of place, useless or odd. Those Continue Reading
You’re Getting Married!
Dear Son, Oh my! I can't believe my baby is getting married! You have grown into such a fine young man and your Dad and I are so proud of you. From the time I first felt you kick in my belly, I have prayed for this day; your choice in a wife, your maturity, and your commitment. You and God have both surprised me in answering all my prayers better than I thought possible! You have chosen well. Your precious fiancé, soon to be wife, is a prize! I only dreamt that I would love my Continue Reading