Posted on 07/22/2006 6:03:00 PM PDT by NYer
I didn't own a dog until after the children were all raised, and never took a dog training class until I had grandchildren. I told my husband that I wished that I had had the benefit of dog training when I was raising my children. I think it would havehelp.AndI wasn't joking either! LOL.
I want you to know that I wasn't comparing you and your wife to homosexuals. Your marriage is a good and blessed thing.
What I was doing was pointing out that changing the meaning of a word to include something it historically hasn't isn't good, even if it gives comfort to you and your wife. The family is the basic building block of society, and provides continuity through the generations. If you can change the definition of "family" to fit your situation, then so can anyone else - and make no doubt, they are trying to desperately.
Speaking of children, I'm a day late, dollar short to my pings. 11 yr old boy visiting, loves computer games...
I agree with your assessment, except you forgot misplaced pity.
My oldest is having such trouble with her inlaws, that they decided to put off having children. This decision was made several years ago, and seeing that the inlaws are in good health and wealthy, my daughter and son in law will probably remain childless. I can't blame them. The family is from India, is pissed off that her son would not go for an arranged marriage, where mom and sis could control the girl who was contracted.
Don't listen to people, Hildy. You and your husband made the right choice for yourselves.
Well, you almost made it! That was a snide and backhanded insult at those of us without children. Good try.
I'm not sure if you're responding to my quote, or an earlier one... As for my post, no snideness nor backhanded anything was intended... True I was only referring to those who made a choice one way or another. I did not take into consideration those who would choose to have children but could not. However, this is a comment to a post, not a thesis on the topic. My apologies for not being entirely inclusive. My only intent was to put forth the idea that people can be comfortable with whatever they choose - and not need to bow to societal pressures.
If there was anything inferred, it is simply that it is possible to have children and be happy. Many of the posts in this thread likened having children to a battle. A sentiment I don't share, and wanted to communicate.
In kind, your response wasn't exactly full of warmth and understanding.
When I think someone has insulted me in a backhanded way, I'm not exactly all warm and loving. If I misinterpreted your remarks...I apologize.
I appreciate that. My wife and I tried for a number of years and had numerous procedures before our first son was born. I can certainly relate to the disappointments. Again, my apologies as well and I wish you the best.
"Priceless. Grandchildren are God's special reward for having been a parent."
Maybe. My parents only had one child, and I am rapidly approaching 40 with no prospects for having kids anytime soon, nor am I certain that I would want to at this point in my life. I feel bad for my Mom (my Dad passed away nearly 10 years ago) that she doesn't get to have grandkids. Of course, she could have improved her chances by having more than 1 child, too. Life doesn't always work out like you thought it would.
My mom had to live in an assisted living facility. My mom suddenly took a turn for the worse, and died on my dad's birthday. I went personally to see her nurses, after leaving the hospital. It was my dad's birthday, and I found out that Mom told one of the nurses that she wanted to be with her husband, two weeks before she died.
She went on her terms, and that was truly a blessing from the Lord.
(((hugs and a long productive life, OP)))
(((hugs)))! It's all too tempting to mind our own business when it comes to the neighbors, but maybe we should notify authorities when we see something "out of line". Stay cool!
a lotta discussion on this one.
"Be firm, be fair, and be fun!"
~ Barbara Wodehouse, famous dog trainer from England ~
Making them more desparate, and eager to 'convert' more of us. No wonder Gore tried to push the idea of a stolen election, perhaps honing a tactic they'll need in the future? ;-)
But I'm hoping, too, they dwindle to an insignificant minority.
Yep, you've got that right. Most of them just want sex. It's tough to find one that wants to have a relationship too...
Liberals depopulating is not a bad thing.
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