Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Who Knew??
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=cagopressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Cago&b=pressrelease&f=2011_06_20_larson_plea&csid=Cago
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
To the Fathers
As we approach Father's Day, I hope it makes you think about your own Dad. My Dad is a wonderful person and Father. I wouldn't be me without him ....and for the love and respect for one another that he and my mother share. I love you Mom & Dad. The example of being good parents was set for me from the beginning and I have had the unique opportunity to watch this example throughout my life. I am one of the exceptions. Exceptions, I say... because too many children don't have such a shining example of parenting or even a relationship with both parents.
If you don't have a relationship with one of your parents, I urge you to take a step back and really look at why that is.... then begin to build yourself a bridge to healing. All children need both parents. No other person can can know you the way your parent does. There are no substitutes. Unless you have children of your own, you can't understand how a parent sees themselves in a child and can know what that child is feeling... because your child is a part of you. There are too many sources to quote them here, but it's a no-brainer to show why a child needs both parents.
My children are also exceptions. They learn from their Dad and I - what we live. Having both parents in their lives will make all the difference in their attitudes and in their future. Their Dad is a constant, reliable and loving presence in their lives. He is a Father in evey sense of the word.... and for this I am thankful.
To my husband: Happy Father's Day! You're doing a great job!
I know you missed me here at the blog, so here's a little food for thought.
PAS = Parental Alienation Syndrome. Birthed by bitterness and fed by greed.
You have a choice whether you want to be bitter toward your ex-spouse or actually put your child's best interests first in your life. Choose carefully, because your choice is what your children learn from and about you.
http://www.fathersandfamilies.org/?p=16820#more-16820
It's very sad what these boys in the article above will learn one day and have to come to terms with....
Who lies for you will lie against you.
~ Bosnian Proverb
Anyone who lies about you will surely lie to you.
I hope that you'll choose to have peace. Peace that can owned and belong to your children as they grow up; because of the choices you make.