Call Me When It's Safe To Come Home.

Being that my kids' last day of school for the year was yesterday, I thought this email that was forwarded to me was very appropriate and that many of you would be able to somewhat relate...

Why Parents Drink


A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see that his bed was nicely made and everything was picked up.

Then he saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow that was addressed to 'Dad.'

With the worst premonition he opened the envelope with trembling hands and read the letter.


Dear Dad:

It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you.

I had to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mom and you.

I have been finding real passion with Stacy and she is so nice.

But I knew you would not approve of her because of all her piercing, tattoos, tight motorcycle clothes and the fact that she is much older than I am. But it's not only the passion...Dad she's pregnant.

Stacy said that we will be very happy.

She owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter. We share a dream of having many more children.

Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn't really hurt anyone.
We'll be growing it for ourselves and trading it with the other people that live nearby for cocaine and ecstasy.

In the meantime we will pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so Stacy can get better. She deserves it.

Don't worry Dad. I'm 15 and I know how to take care of myself.

Someday I'm sure that we will be back to visit so that you can get to know your grandchildren.


Love,
Your Son John


PS. Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over at Tommy's house.


I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than the Report card that's in my center desk drawer.


I love you.


Call me when it's safe to come home.

Politically Correct.

What is your definition of marriage? Well, showing more substance than the stereotype, Miss U.S.A. runner-up, Miss California, chose to answer that very question from her core principles instead of a canned "politically correct" answer...or did she.

It seems that the answer that she gave, that "a marriage should be between a man and a woman", is the same answer that was given by Obama during his campaign. When Obama was asked by Reverend Rick Warren about his definition of marriage Obama stated "I believe that marriage is the union between a man and a woman. Now for me as a Christian, it's also a sacred union. God's in the mix."

Of course if Obama said it, it must be politically correct, yes? Then again, Obama is a flip-flopping political individual who really doesn't have a straight answer on his own beliefs (it all must get confusing in his tiny little brain). Something that Miss California cannot relate to since she obviously danced with the loss of any future success in the Hollywood arena by stating a direct answer according to her personal belief system. Finally, someone who has been taught to stand for their beliefs actually does it! Don't we wish that there was someone in Washington like that (an for that matter, in any government anywhere)!?!

Note: Don't be surprised if my blog winds up with a bunch of unwanted ads because of the subject matter. I apologize if there are some unfortunate issues there.

Oh, and by-the-way, feel free to go to Perez Hilton's site and give him a piece of your mind the straight way. He is a big joke and I cannot believe that the Miss USA pageant has stooped so low as to use him as a judge. Credible? NO! Ridiculous! I support a ban on all things Miss USA, now that I know the level they support...the lowest scum sucking bottom feeders!

Spouses...Together, Sharing, or Sparring, They're Darling

This week's theme...Thankfulness and Giving...

Today, I want to write about spouses. Yes, divorce rates are sky-high and some couples decide to refuse to "tie-the-knot" all together. However, if you look closely at your spouse and then at yourself and remember why you came together in the first place, it's pretty darn special.

Alfred Adler said,
"We only regard those unions as real examples of love and real marriages in which a fixed and unalterable decision has been taken. If men or women contemplate an escape, they do not collect all their powers for the task. In none of the serious and important tasks of life do we arrange such a "getaway." We cannot love and be limited."

My husband and I are unusual in that we rarely argue. Maybe we are a couple who talk together so often that there isn't much left to argue about.

Additionally, we agreed before marriage, that we each had our little quirks and annoyances and that those petty little things could not possibly get in the way of our relationship. That still holds true today, after two children, ages 10 and 7 with special needs (the children have high functioning Asperger's Syndrome and Anxiety disorders), who we enjoy parenting together.

My husband is my best friend. If I am excited about something new, even minute, he will listen and get excited with me. He watches my shows with me and I watch his with him. We enjoy each other's company and enjoy family time with the children and parenting them together.

The Bible States,
"Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking.
It is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.
-I Corinthians 13:4-8

Are we the perfect couple? No. No one has the perfect relationship. I do know, however, that I am grateful for him and that we chose to be together. I also know that if we continue to court that relationship that it will last forever. If we stop talking, stop interacting, start dividing our interests and ignoring each other's needs, our relationship will go the way of the staggering trends.

Marriage and divorce statistics are at the links here...

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/divorce.htm

http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/peo_div_rat-people-divorce-rate

http://www.divorcerate.org/

As great contrast, here are some articles that express great appreciation for spouses. I really appreciate these writers to take the time and energy to write about something positive regarding their spouse in this time of divorce and betrayal being broadcast by the media.

http://www.msmaze.com/emotional-issues/my-spouse-my-caregiver/

http://fantasticmarriage.com/
http://digg.com/health/Learning_The_Language_Of_Love (origin of the above link)

http://coolpositive.blogspot.com/2007/11/definition-of-true-love-and-orignal.html
http://digg.com/world_news/true_love_and_orignal_love_is_this_pls_read_and_remember_yr_love_one (origin of the above link)

Spouses are a wonderful thing. I am so grateful for mine.

Have a fantastic evening and weekend!

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