Aug. 18, 2008 at 5:59 PM
I have been dealing with my aunt. She's been difficult and her words have been extremely cruel. I talked to my sister at length and shared the emails that have been happening. She is my sister and I was so hurt by my aunt that I needed someone to talk to. During this entire ordeal I have always kept my stand that I am not going to take away what I have given -- a 7 yr old boy that loves my sister as "Mom". My sister wrote this letter posted below in response -- and she's got way more patience and grace than I do. My aunt -- though still not agreeing with my decision has stopped attacking...
Aug. 17, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Aug. 16, 2008 at 4:30 PM
Recently I had a nasty bout with my aunt. She's not tried to help me at all in the last 10 yrs and in fact turned me away when I did ask for help. She learned this last week that I am making a Life Plan for my 7 yr old son with someone whom has been my sister thru many things -- even though her and I are not blood related. My aunt came all unglued all over me -- telling me that I was making a horrible mistake and that I was totally evil. She does'nt know everything that led up to my choices and she's been very closed minded about listening to me and hearing me out. So I asked my aunt:If you...
Aug. 16, 2008 at 3:45 PM
I am so sad right now.I am having to cut off my aunt and possibly even my mother from my life entirely. Not that they have been overly supportive and loving to begin with for the last 10 or so years. A brief history....... and more to follow.. Some years ago I made the choice to study religions outside of what is taught in todays Bible. I studied wicca, white witch craft, druidism -- and practiced Wicca for a while. I no longer study or practice them. Have not done so for a very long time. Over 5 years at the least. Since no longer practicing that I have returned to loving and having...
Jun. 5, 2008 at 4:05 PM
I am grateful to see that these children have been returned to the parents. CPS's involvment needs to be within the laws stated and they way over stepped them when they without warning and in chaos removed those children from the parents. Do they need to continue with supervision of what is happening on the ranch with those children? Perhaps -- but they better be VERY careful in how they approach those people. They voilated the rights of parents and children alike and they will NOT be trusted and for good reason. My prayers are with those families in the coming months...
May. 18, 2008 at 7:38 PM
My mother in law passed away in April... her memory is still fresh and strong in our hearts and minds. I wish I could have done when she was still with us what I did today. She had a collection of jewelry -- rings, watches, earrings, and necklaces. One "set" of necklaces -- 21 in all -- got tangled in themselves. I LOVE untangling necklaces... I have NO idea why. But they are all freed of each other and currently draped on stick pins on my husband's lamp near our bed. From what I understand these necklaces have been tangled for years. Something to the tune of 12 or so years. I...
May. 10, 2008 at 12:16 AM
It was October of 1993 and I had my second son Caleb in May prior to all of this happening. He was four months old. As customary for the Navy – my (now ex) husband was out to sea. And I was preparing for a trip from Washington to Texas. A friend of mine had a little girl one week before my Caleb was born, and a friend of her’s called me. The friend had sad tidings. Little Diane had died during the night of SIDs, and they were planning a memorial and services for the baby. My heart sank at these happenings. After the ceremony I returned home and soon took my own four month old to...
May. 6, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Why do so many adults INSIST on clothing for kids? I mean, I dress my kids and the moment we step thru the door at home off the clothing goes! Seriously... often I have a HARD TIME finding my sons shoes, much less getting him to WEAR them! Out in public though -- I honestly do try to dress my child. Even as an infant he would at least have on a onsie (and diaper of course), but I am not offended by parents whom dress their kids in JUST a diaper unless the child is obviously cold. (Infants do not regulate their body heat very well before a few weeks of age.) But other...
May. 3, 2008 at 7:23 PM
I decided to do this by doing a journal post, its a new social network like CafeMom, Facebook, and Myspace...... And you can make some extra cash by having a downline (friends) please check it out here! http://join.zenzuu.com/join/azurelynn.htm my ISP owner showed me the site this morning when I paid my internet bill. He's a cool kind of guy and has been a friend of the family for years. Heather