tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13906976828837431282024-03-05T11:04:10.312-08:00The Proverbial StrawMyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-75772556581559228972010-06-14T13:10:00.000-07:002010-06-14T13:29:24.082-07:00Bad behavior<span style="font-size:100%;">If you're from the state of North Carolina, this would be the appropriate time to feel a bit of embarrassment that you voted this man into office. His so-called "apology" (accompanied by statements such as "I've been spit at and assaulted") falls far short of being genuine. It's more in the strain of <span style="font-style: italic;">I'm sorry I got caught</span>. Watch this video and you will see that this college student was both polite, and appropriate in his behavior. Is this who we have making those all-so-important decisions that will have repercussions for generations to come? A bunch of bullies that feel no need to control their impulses (can anyone say <span style="font-style: italic;">assault</span> here?). My kids know better than to behave this way.<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZKie0Z4kaw"><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZKie0Z4kaw</a><br /><br />*INTERESTING to note: In spite of this video getting many views (it has made the news in many media outlets) youtube is not adding any additional numbers to the views. I'm usually not into conspiracy theories...but give me a break. I'm not buying the technical difficulties here. No doubt there are those (who will remain un-named of course) who would rather it be thought this is NON-news. If youtube "fixes" it, and the numbers are adjusted, I'll admit I was wrong. Maybe ;)<br /></span>MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-64624283802700231962010-05-25T00:01:00.000-07:002010-05-25T01:51:30.048-07:00I have once again found my voice<span style="font-size:130%;">There was a part of me that was just a little bit <span>intimidated </span>after the results of the last major election in our country. While I suppose it's natural that those moments in time cause one side or another to makes claims of doom and change (<span style="font-style: italic;">does that last word ring a bell anyone?</span>), I have to admit that my own feelings were less than positive.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Talk is cheap. And there are some claims too impossible to deliver.</span><br /><br />Well, I didn't want to stick my neck out too much. After all, once your words are on the world wide web (<span style="font-style: italic;">is it actually called that anymore?</span>), they're out there for all to see. And you can't exactly take them back. Not to mention the fact that they can be used against you. Need I say more?<br /><br />Well, I have found my voice once again. I am more than <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">disappointed</span>. <span style="font-style: italic;">I'm downright irritated.</span> Watching the Politicians of today (from both sides I might add) messing up things for our future generations is<span style="font-style: italic;"> infuriating.</span><br /><br />Not to say that I have all the answers. But it's very apparent that these same politicians don't have the best interests of their fellow Americans (especially the tax-paying ones) in mind. It just makes you wonder whose interests are taking up that space?<br /><br />That's all for now. If you think a Christian, homeschooling mom should keep her nose (not to mention her blog) out of things, stopping by here may not be the best idea. Everyone has their interests, and this happens to be one of mine. Hiding my head in the sand won't make a difference, but maybe adding my voice will.<br /><br />To be continued..:)<br /></span>MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-33733627743027161542009-01-20T07:38:00.000-08:002010-05-25T01:49:16.315-07:00This day will pass me byThis day gives me yet another reason for being glad I don't own a television. No doubt it will be <span>non-stop</span> inauguration updates.<br /><br />Truth be told, if Ronald Reagan came back from his grave, I wouldn't want to hear about it <span>non-stop</span>. Although I'd<span style="font-style: italic;"> definitely</span> at least watch the evening news, because that would be truly historic ;)<br /><br />I'm not going to grumble or complain. What's done is done. The people have spoken, and I can respect that. Not <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">necessarily</span> their choice, but the <span>process</span>. Whether you feel like you won or loss with this election, we still live in a great Democracy (albeit one that needs to seriously fix some things within itself, and I'm<span style="font-style: italic;"> not</span> talking about the economy here).<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I love America</span>. <span style="font-style: italic;">I love Freedom. Freedom to say what I think and feel. Freedom to believe as I wish to believe. Freedom to worship my God. Freedom to raise my children in the way I firmly believe it should be done.</span><br /><br />No man, woman, political party, or terrorist can single-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">handedly</span> take that away.<br /><br />And so, although I will most definitely avoid all the fanfare, I will on the other hand take time to pray for my country; her people, and her newly sworn in (by days end) President.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">May </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">God</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> who has smiled upon us in days long past still see fit to</span> <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">bless America</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span>MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-85600415053848537382009-01-06T20:51:00.000-08:002009-01-06T21:02:53.146-08:00Time for a new postI have to say that the<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>main reason I haven't posted on this blog in so long is because right now I prefer to be an ostrich with my head in the sand as far as politics goes. Have you ever felt like the only way you can deal with the stress from something is to completely<span style="font-style: italic;"> ignore</span> it? Well, that's just how I feel.<br /><br />I have a sense of dread as the day approaches in which our next President will be sworn in. I couldn't care less what color he is, what charisma he possesses, ect. It's what he believes that truly worries me.<br /><br />And I have to admit that I worry about our freedom of speech in the near future. Though I've never been aggressive or severe in my words, I'm still tempering what I do say.<br /><br />I suppose some will think I'm simply crying wolf. Maybe so. I<span style="font-style: italic;"> hope </span>so.<br /><br />But for now I simply don't want to think about it. The day will come soon enough.MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-7720725872358048432008-11-15T11:25:00.000-08:002008-11-18T08:11:11.703-08:00A noteworthy prayer<b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >A good friend forwarded the following to me via Email: Thought you might enjoy this interesting Prayer given in Kansas at the opening session of their Senate. It seems prayer still upsets some people. When Minister Joe Wright was asked to open the new session of the Kansas Senate, everyone was expecting the usual generalities, but this is <span style="color:navy;"><span style="color:navy;">what they heard: </span></span></span></span></b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></b></span></span><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask<br />Your forgiveness and to seek your direction and<br />Guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to those<br />Who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we</span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:navy;" ><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:navy;" >Have done.</span></span></b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></b></span></span><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed</span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:navy;" ><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:navy;" >Our values.</span></span></b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></b></span></span><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >We have exploited the poor and called it</span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:navy;" ><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:navy;" >The lottery.</span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >We have rewarded laziness and called it</span></span></b><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /></span></span></b><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >Welfare.</span></span></b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></b></span></span><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >We have killed our unborn and called it</span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:navy;" ><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:navy;" >Choice.</span></span></b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></b></span></span><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >We have shot abortionists and called it</span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:navy;" ><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:navy;" >Justifiable.</span></span></b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></b></span></span><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >We have neglected to discipline our<br />Children and called it<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></span></span></span></b><br /><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" >B</span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:navy;" >uilding self esteem..</span></span></b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></b></span></span><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >We have abused power and called it </span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:navy;" ><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:navy;" >Politics.</span></span></b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></b></span></span><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >We have coveted our neighbor's possessions<br />And called it</span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;" ><br /></span></span></b><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" >A</span></span></b><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" >mbition</span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" >.<br /><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >We have polluted<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></span>the air with profanity and<br />Pornography<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></span>and called it</span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;" ><br /></span></span></b><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" >F</span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:navy;" >reedom of expression.</span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >We have ridiculed the time-honored values<br />Of our forefathers and called it</span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;" ><br /></span></span></b><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" >E</span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:navy;" >nlightenment. </span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >Search us, Oh, God, and know our hearts<br />Today; cleanse us from every sin and set us free </span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:navy;" ><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:navy;" >Amen! </span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >The response was immediate. A number of<br />Legislators walked out during the prayer in<br />Protest. In 6 short weeks, Central Christian<br />Church, where Rev. Wright is pastor, logged more than<br />5,000 phone calls with only 47 of those calls<br />Responding negatively. The church is now receiving<br />International requests for copies of this prayer</span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:navy;" ><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:navy;" >From </span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" ><span style="color:navy;"><span style="color:navy;">India</span></span><span style="color:navy;"><span style="color:navy;"> , Africa and </span></span><span style="color:navy;"><span style="color:navy;">Korea</span></span><span style="color:navy;"><span style="color:navy;"> </span></span></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;" >Commentator Paul Harvey aired this prayer on<br />His radio program, 'The Rest of the Story,' and<br />Received a larger response to this program than any </span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:navy;" ><br /></span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:navy;" >Other he has ever aired.</span></span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /><br /></span></span></b>MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-35256647337539804812008-11-03T07:40:00.000-08:002008-11-03T10:15:32.903-08:00Standing StrongThis subject is something that has been bothering me for awhile now. And I truly hope I don't offend anyone with my words, that is<span style="font-style: italic;"> absolutely not</span> my intention.<br /><br />I am hearing this phrase "<span style="font-style: italic;">God is in control</span>" more and more from Christians as election day nears. And I have to say that I think with many (not all) it is a coping mechanism to deal with the fact that Obama will most likely win the election.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">We all know God is in control.</span> He has been so since Creation, and even before that time.<br /><br />He was in control during Hitler's time. True, we won the war, and thus were not ruled by that crazy maniac. But horrible, unspeakable crimes were committed against an unbelievable amount of people. ALL while God was in control...<br /><br />He was also in control while Christians were hiding in the catacombs and being fed to lions, or burned at the stake.<br /><br />My point is this: If you're a Christian, you already know this statement to be true. If it makes you feel better to voice it, fine. If it drives you to your knees in prayer for our Country, even better.<br /><br />But don't give up the fight. And that is most definitely what we are in for if Obama gets into office. Even more so if there is a Democrat majority in the House and Senate (very possible).<br /><br />No, I don't think we'll become like Germany mindlessly following a crazy dictator. But I do think that many of our freedoms will be threatened. And I plan to be ready for that fight.<br /><br />As Dr.Laura says (and I paraphrase here): Some of the best, kindest people in the world stand by and let evil happen. They are so concerned that they will offend. So afraid that in doing the right thing, they will appear badly to others. (Believe me, she says it much, much more eloquently).<br /><br />Don't misunderstand me here. I am glad God is in control. <span style="font-style: italic;">And I believe it. </span> But that doesn't mean I'm going to ignore the danger I see coming. Or pretend it isn't there.<br /><br />Or we as Christians may soon find that <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">we</span> need somewhere to hide.<br /><br />I leave you with a well-known fight phrase: <span style="font-weight: bold;">"If God be for us, who can be against us?"</span><br /><br />I agree; He's the first one I'd pick to be on my team.MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-8688944406788387442008-10-02T08:24:00.001-07:002008-10-02T08:30:49.032-07:00An article worth readingI found this link over at <a href="http://owings8.blogspot.com/2008/09/food-for-thought.html">Brandi's</a> blog. I admit I've been concerned that the present financial crisis would be enough for Obama to slide into the White House in a few short weeks, but maybe the mostly liberal media will actually do some real reporting for a change... we can always hope.MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-20650039091967768862008-08-23T09:50:00.000-07:002008-08-23T09:59:19.474-07:00VP updateThis is one of those times that I am <em>more than happy</em> to be able to say I was wrong. It's official: <strong> Joe Biden</strong> is the democratic Vice President choice, <em>not </em>Hillary Clinton.<br /><br />Meanwhile, McCain has surged past Obama by 5 points in the latest Reuter's pole. He also has lost support among Democratic voters by 10 points in the last month.<br /><br />And last, but not least, he has lost points in double digits among the "youth" voters. Which may <em>not </em>be something to get too down about as half of them probably wouldn't have voted anyway.<br />No offense meant, I understand how busy they are on election day;)<br /><br />Hopefully, McCain will make his VP announcement soon. Then the games will really begin.MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-86629213982344028432008-08-09T18:40:00.000-07:002008-08-09T18:46:53.337-07:00My 2 cents worthJust thought I'd throw out my own prediction that Obama is going to choose Hillary as his VP at the Democratic Convention later this month. I know they're hinting Evan Baye (who I didn't like when I resided in my home state of Indiana) but I think it's smoke and mirrors. Can you imagine what a splash it would make if he chose her? The media would talk of nothing else til the election. And truth be told, I think they would win.<br /><br />With all my heart I hope I'm wrong; I would gladly eat my words on this one.<br /><br />Am I worried? No, not really. There's so many more important things to think about;)MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-21979461724364179642008-07-08T11:16:00.000-07:002008-07-08T11:35:29.083-07:00What in the world?So last week while on vacation I decided I would take a little alone time in the hotel and see what the television had to offer. Being that we don't have broadcast TV in our home (for too many reasons to list; you <em>know</em> you don't want me to anyway:) I knew I wouldn't find much to my liking, but I needed some distraction from my drug-induced headache (<em>legal</em> drugs, that is; I had a horrid tooth infection).<br /><br />So I happened upon one of those 20/20 type programs (I don't know if it<em> was</em> that show or not). Barbara Walters was interviewing a couple about their six-year-old<em> </em>daughter. They seemed like an intelligent pair, and were obviously upper-middle-class.<br /><br />Their daughter had made a <em>progressive</em> decision, and her <em>progressive </em>parents had gone along with it.<br /><br />She had decided at the<em> </em>tender age of 5 that<em> she no longer wanted to be a<strong> boy</strong>. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Yes, you read that right</em>. You see, she was born a<em> boy</em>... but always desired (in those long first years of her life) to be a<em> girl</em>.<br /><br />They had her decked out in stylish girl clothing, little girl's make-up (which my 6-year-old would <em>not</em> be wearing) and even have her invite little girlfriends over for play-dates. <br /><br />Remember, no body changes have been made (to put it<em> delicately</em>); can you imagine how <em>unusual</em> this must be for her school-mates (please tell me it is so).<br /><br />Is anyone <em>confused </em>yet? I can't even keep it straight for this post.<br /><br />And should you happen to feel I am <em>making fun</em> of this boy/girl, you're quite <em>wrong</em>. This little girl really doesn't know what she's doing (or atleast it's far-reaching effects). As far as her parents are concerned... I think I'll leave that one unsaid.<br /><br />What amazed me was the way this news program portrayed this as a courageous and newsworthy story; <em> please, please</em> tell me there are more inspirational things going on in our country... or anywhere else!<br /><br />It would seem I'm really not missing out on anything after all.MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-64001647821142683002008-05-28T01:10:00.000-07:002008-05-28T13:10:06.257-07:00UpdateI know I should (update, that is). But I have been putting my energy elsewhere lately.<br /><br />Okay,<em> not</em> totally true. More like the frustration of the political landscape right now just makes me want to bury my head in the sand (and<em> almost</em> cast a vote for Hillary...<em>almost</em>).<br /><br />I NEVER thought I would feel that desperate;)<br /><br />No, I'm not a democrat ( my<em> shocking</em> revelation for the day), but I would do <em>almost anything</em> to aid the other alternative in NOT getting into office. Anything<em> legal</em>, of course;)<br /><br />So our great state of Oregon has chosen Obama as their choice for the democratic candidate; <strong>I </strong>had nothing to do with that, <em>so don't blame me</em> in the future.<br /><br />I <em>am</em> curious to see just how long Hillary holds out; she's a determined woman, you have to give her credit for that. And the white middle-class definitely seems to have a preference for her. It will be interesting to see how that affects things later on.MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-48962174924850859872008-05-05T10:00:00.000-07:002008-05-05T14:34:44.629-07:00If My PeopleI have been contemplating the present run for the Presidency from many angles lately.<br /><br />Just ten years ago, <em>I wouldn't have believed </em>that an issue, such as abortion, would be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">basically</span> a <em>non-issue</em> in a future presidential race.<br /><br />While I am not writing about the subject of Abortion <em>specifically</em> here, it<em> </em><strong>is</strong> a good example of something that we have grown <em>used to</em><strong>. </strong>It is no longer an issue that <em>clearly</em> separates the candidates.<br /><br />But then, four years ago, <em>I would have never dreamed</em> we would even consider electing a candidate that often<em> </em>chooses <em>not</em> to show our countries flag <strong>respect. </strong><br /><strong></strong><br />The terrorist attacks that sent us reeling just a few short years ago, would now seem to be a <em>distant memory</em> to so many Americans. We want the "bad" war to go away, we want a<em> new</em> President who will "fix" everything; and we're willing to take him/her at their word that they'll do it, regardless of whether they have realistic plans of <em>how</em> to do that. Or the qualifications.<br /><br />I believe we live in a country <em>greatly blessed</em> by God. But sometimes I have to wonder if we're pushing things to the extreme...at what point is enough <em>enough</em>?<br /><br />I think now may be a very good time to consider the following verse:<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>" If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." II <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Chron</span>. 7:14</strong><br /><br />Hopefully Christians will not put off praying for our country (and this Presidential race) as a <em>last resort</em> when everything else fails. <strong>It's the<em> best</em> way to make our voice be <em>heard</em>.<br /></strong><br /><strong></strong>MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-65590331143156748502008-04-30T13:26:00.000-07:002008-04-30T13:45:59.841-07:00UpdateNikki is <em>gently </em>chiding me to update this blog, so I shall do so. Just to make her happy;)<br /><br />Today I posted an entry on my <em>main </em>blog that I usually would post here, but just felt compelled to put it there instead. It was one of those times where I couldn't separate the <em>mild-mannered</em> mom from the more<em> out-spoken</em> me, Lol. <br /><br />However, I did want to mention that as far as the last entry concerning the so-called <em>Polygamist</em> <em>Ranch</em>, there has been an interesting twist. Authorities are saying that they <em>have not</em> identified the young girl who called (which set the whole ball rolling) because...she may not exist!<br /><br />They have traced the phone card used to an African-American woman who they think may have possibly reported it as a hoax...can anyone tell me <strong>why</strong> someone would do that?<br /><br />I really need to say that I am a great supporter of Law Enforcement, and think that they truly most likely (hopefully that's not double-talk) had the best interests of these people in mind.<br /><br />And as I said before, polygamy<em> is not</em> legal, and thus there were laws being broken including underage marriages taking place.<br /><br />Even they (the authorities) are admitting that this could be a long time in getting settled. I don't envy them the job of doing that.MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-23977251100324522332008-04-15T05:00:00.000-07:002008-04-15T01:57:31.267-07:00Separation of Church and StateI think most Christians know the importance of<em> Separation between Church and State</em>. As much as some people would like it to say<em> otherwise</em> in our school history books, this is one of the <strong>main</strong> reasons our ancestors came to the New World: to have <strong>Freedom of Religion</strong>. <em>To</em> <em>Worship as they chose to</em>.<br /><strong></strong><br />Unfortunately, many <em>crimes</em> are committed today<em> </em><strong>in the name</strong> of Christianity.<br /><br />There are so many different directions I could go with that thought, but in this post I am thinking of the case taking place right now in San Angelo, Texas.<br /><br />I should say from the start that I have <em>mixed</em> feelings about this situation. While I <em>thoroughly </em>agree that the Leader of this sect, Warren Steed Jeffs, is exactly where he should be (<strong>in a jail</strong> <strong>cell</strong>), and am also against the practice of polygamy, I <em>do </em>feel some<em> </em>compassion for the women and children in this case.<br /><br />As I read one reporters description on the day of the evacuation of the women and children from the polygamist ranch, I was <em>slightly</em> irritated... What did it matter that the women and young girls wore floor-length dresses and had hair that reached to their waist? How was this a sign of mistreatment?<br /><br />Of course, that <em>wasn't</em> what they were saying; they were just emphasizing<em> one more angle</em> which (to that reporter) made these people<em> </em>seem <em>odd.</em><br /><br />If the young girls had displayed body piercings, tattoos, and dyed orange hair...they would have seemed<em> perfectly normal</em>.<br /><br />Please don't<em> misunderstand</em> me, I am<strong> NEVER</strong> for the under-aged marrying (and forced relations) that is claimed here; I find that rather<em> disgusting</em>. And it SHOULD be punished if it is found to be true.<br /><br />But I<em> am</em> afraid that perhaps those who have done <em>no wrong</em> are being lumped in with those <em>who</em> <em>have</em>.<br /><br />And any time that the Government steps in and dictates what can and cannot be done, makes me just a little nervous.<br /><br />I think these people are<em> sincerely</em> <em>wrong </em>in their beliefs; just as they would think <em>I</em> am in mine.<br /><br />Do <em>I </em>think the Government <em>should</em> <em>have</em> stepped in? I really don't know. Only time will tell if the <em>right thing</em> was done.<br /><br />So far, the accuser<em> has not</em> stepped forward, the one who basically set the ball rolling for this evacuation. Many of the members of this Sect feel persecuted and discriminated against. They just want their wives and children to come home.<br /><br />And yet, <strong>crimes</strong> <em>cannot be allowed</em> purely because they fall within the realm of <em>religious belief</em>.<br /><br />This is a case I plan to keep my eye on.MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-4655988132162746882008-04-11T13:57:00.000-07:002008-04-11T14:04:41.503-07:00The pledge of Allegiance- Obama style<a href="http://georgiamom.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/the-pledge-of-allegiance/">Georgia Mom</a> wrote a post on the Pledge of Allegiance that is very well written and legitimately questians the sense of Patriotism portrayed by presidential hopeful Obama.MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-37186901142284313762008-04-07T11:31:00.001-07:002008-04-07T11:54:21.756-07:00The latest just in...So far, these are the comments I've heard concerning Hillary's visit to our neigboring town:<br /><br />"She talked about really good<em> stuff</em>."<br /><br />"She really cares about the environment and <em>stuff</em>."<br /><br /><em>Could it be that <strong>stuff</strong> is the new key word?</em><br /><br />Now, granted, these are fairly young kids commenting (anyone below the age of 25 is now a kid to me; yes, I'm that old).<br /><br />And isn't there something about the<em><strong> zeal</strong> of youth</em> that makes you<em> almost</em> yearn to be in their shoes again?<br /><br />I say <em>almost</em> because<em> hopefully</em> with our loss of our youth to maturity, we gain wisdom and understanding; and the ability to <em>cut through</em> the words meant to distract us from the real issues.<br /><br />I applaud their desire to be involved with the politics of our great country; after all, it is their <em>future</em> and that of their children that is at stake here.<br /><br />Imagine their<em> surprise</em> when many of them will find that these issues can take on a <em>whole new</em> <em>light</em> when they have children of their own.<br /><br />Everyone has the<strong> right</strong> to<em> believe</em> what they want to, and <strong>vote</strong> the way they <em>believe</em>.<br /><br />Let's just hope their vote is not gained by pretty packages that, when they are opened, are full of nothing but ideals <em>without any substance</em>.MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-31185776218489092572008-04-04T05:00:00.000-07:002008-04-04T01:38:24.919-07:00Am I missing something?About 2 weeks ago while listening to an afternoon radio talk show, my attention was caught by one of those cliff-hanger tease lines they throw you, so you'll be sure to stick around for the news:<br /><br /><em><strong>An Oregon man claims he is 6 months pregnant!</strong></em><br /><br />Well, I admit they had my attention. With the scientific advances we've (or they've) made in the last 10 years<em>....could it truly be that they had found a way?</em><br /><br />Imagine my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">disappointment</span>, after sticking around to hear it, that the<em> he</em> was really a <em>she</em>, that had decided to become a <em>he</em>.<br /><br />And I am <strong>NOT</strong> making fun of people who decide to change genders...I have <em>much</em> more important things to do than to even approach that subject.<br /><br />What<em> irritates</em> me is that they are treating this as if it was some <em>scientific breakthrough</em>...when <strong>any</strong> woman in the world could do the same thing.<br /><br />Yes, even<em><strong> I</strong> </em>could decide to become a man (admittedly hubby would be <em>quite</em> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">disappointed</span>), have an operation (although not a <em>thorough </em>one; obviously, if there is somewhere for a baby to grow), and then declare to the world <em>" I, a man, am going to have a baby!"</em><br /><br /><em>What is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">astounding</span> about that???</em> <em>Besides</em> the fact that <em><strong>I </strong></em>would do that...although of course <em><strong>I</strong> </em>wouldn't.<br /><br />And <em>truly</em> it would have totally been lost to the graveyard of my memory <em>except</em> that they keep repeating it <em>over</em> and <em>over </em>and <em>over</em>...in between the reports of Hillary coming to town.<br /><br />And then they say that <em>Oprah</em> had him on her show today???<br /><br />Is there nothing<em> newsworthy</em> going on in this world? Or am I truly <em>missing</em> something?MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-9864049563194318672008-04-02T05:00:00.000-07:002008-04-02T16:08:53.207-07:00Quess who's coming to Town<em>Uh oh</em>...the <strong>Big H</strong> is coming to town. And within <em>days</em> of the<strong> Big B </strong>being here.<br /><br />Okay<em>...let's quit with the silly code names</em>: I'm talking about <strong>Bill and Hillary</strong>!<br /><br />Could it be that the lovely (it really is) state of <strong>Oregon</strong> is <em>actually going to influence</em> when it comes to it's <em>Democratic Primary</em>? Because that would be quite <em>unusual</em>, considering by this time things are usually set in stone on that matter (<em>or as far as this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">young'un</span> can remember</em>).<br /><br />Bill talked<em> green</em> (<strong>not</strong><em> </em>money,<em> environmental</em>). That really stimulates some of these <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">North westerners</span>. Of which my dear hubby is one. <strong>Not</strong> an <em>environmentalist,</em> but a<em> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">north westerner</span></em>.<br /><br />Of course, <strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Obama</span> </strong>didn't leave us out. He was here last week.<br /><br />He said that<em> special</em> word of his <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">alot</span>: <em><strong>change</strong>.</em><br /><br />He said<em> what</em> he would <strong><em>change</em></strong>, but not really much of<em> how </em>he would <strong><em>change</em></strong> it (that came from a Democrat, not me).<br /><br />And if this post seems at all confusing or non-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">sensical</span>, imagine how some of us <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Oregonians</span> are going to feel <em>after</em> Hillary comes.<br /><br />I don't think MY<em><strong> environment</strong></em> can handle <em>any <strong>change,</strong></em> especially if it comes as a result of someone with Hillary's <strong><em>experience</em></strong>.MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-49749792040517213072008-03-31T05:30:00.000-07:002008-04-02T04:38:09.980-07:00As if that wasn't enough- Part 1Okay- I'm going to reveal a secret desire here. Are you ready?<br /><br />I've always wanted to be a <strong>judge</strong>...<em>sorry if that was a letdown</em>.<br /><br />And if your first thought when you hear the word judge is Simon C. (the C is because I can't remember his last name, and I don't watch TV myself) on<em> American Idol</em>, <strong>you</strong> seriously need to try reading a book for a change. <em>Ouch</em>...I may have just lost you.<br /><br />And I <em>don't</em> want to be a judge so I can reign with <em>fiery</em> justice and send hardened criminals to locked cells<em> and then throw away the keys</em>. Well...not ONLY that.<br /><br />The real reason is that I find the whole crime and punishment (I could call it the <em>legal</em> system, but it just doesn't sound as <em>interesting</em>) quite<em> fascinating.</em> Especially as you study it from the early years down through the present.<br /><br />And I want to say here: Our American Justice system may have it's <em>flaws</em>, but I believe <em>it's still the best in</em> <em>the world</em>.<br /><br />I have to admit that some far off countries justice systems have a certain<em> appeal</em> to me. They would never take a convicted child rapist and murderer and <em>wonder</em> whether he should get life or death (which of course means he will be breathing air for many years still because of appeals). They wouldn't stand outside with posters protesting (I know...freedom of speech) when his turn came to get a lethal injection that might give him momentary discomfort (<em>versus extreme terror</em>) when his time came. <em>No...</em> <em>he would have a short walk to meet his maker. They might even skip the walk.</em><br /><br />But then<em> side-by-side</em> with that case, you might find the case of the young boy who stole a small item. Of course, stealing is wrong. But to take that young boy and put his hand literally that stole under the wheel of a car, and to run over it as punishment; <em>obviously</em> that is a<em> flawed</em> <em>system</em>. <em><strong>Who </strong></em>could do such a thing, and then go about their daily business? I know the pictures from this true story are etched in <em>my</em> mind. Those pictures that were taken<em> by those who punished him</em> as a record of his punishment.<br /><br />Are there<em> innocent</em> people in prison? I think there probably are. <em>DNA evidence</em> has proved it to be so. And <em>DNA evidence</em> will also help to prevent such cases as this in the future.<br /><br />But I would <em>never</em> allow myself to rally behind or <em>pity</em> prison inhabitants as a whole for that reason. <em>Most</em> <em>are there for exactly what they have been tried and convicted of</em>. I have to admit part of what interests me in the whole crime/punishment department is the<strong> <em>psychology</em></strong> of it all. That a person could do cruel, harmful things to another human being, a crime for which there is indisputable evidence, and then look you in the face and say<em> they didn't do it</em>. <em>Where is their <strong>conscience</strong> in all of that?</em><br /><em></em><br />And in all my reading of it, with the many explanations given by various professionals, I <em>still </em>cannot accept that <em><strong>there are some who have no conscience</strong></em>. I <em>believe</em> it, but I just can't quite <em>accept</em> it.<br /><br /><em>Would you believe I actually was going to write about a particular case, but got side-tracked?</em><br />So this will be Part 1...<br /><br />Part 2 coming soon;)MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390697682883743128.post-82762402119867682452008-03-27T10:48:00.000-07:002008-04-02T04:39:26.956-07:00The Conception of this blog- G RatedHubby and I were having one of our rarer talks; not to say that we <em>rarely</em> talk, but our usual talk surrounds our kids, church,our kids, extended family, our kids,ect. You get the general idea. This was one of those talks that we get to indulge in once-in-a-while: local news, politics (tis-the-season) and the criminal element (<em>I know, not your normal pillow-talk, LoL</em>).<br /><br />Then we started discussing my blog. I mentioned how I <em>really</em> enjoy posting about our life in general, and our kids specifically. <strong>But...</strong> sometimes I just feel <strong><em>compelled</em> </strong>to post about other subjects: politics, items in the news, our justice system. Things that not all my readers probably want to hear about. And things that some people may even think that a <em>Christian </em>wife and mom <em>really has no business delving into</em>.<br /><br />This gave him cause to <em>pause.</em> He does that alot. Sometimes in the middle of what he's saying. And<em> I</em> think that he's actually <em>done</em> talking, because I <em>never</em> take a long pause mid-sentence.<br /><br /><em>See, I can't even be quiet while describing him pausing!</em><br /><em></em><br />Now where were we? <em>Oh, right</em>.<br /><br />So he looked at me and said these astouding words: <em>"So why don't you</em> <em>start a blog about those things?"</em><br /><em></em><br />Me:<br /><em>Well...blogs do take time. And two blogs would take up twice the amount of time. </em>(Math was one of my best subjects in school, can you tell?)<br /><br />Hubby:<br /><em>So divide your blog time up between the two. I mean...there's no great <strong>Blogmaster</strong> out there who dictates how often or how much you have to post on each one, is there? </em>(That's it-<strong>no</strong> <strong>more sci-fi for him!</strong> Who ever heard of a great blogmaster?)<br /><br />Me:<br /><em>Well..no. But some people really don't think that a Christian mom and wife should have the time to research and write about such subjects. Or should even care about them.</em><br /><em></em><br />Hubby:<br /><em>Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion. <strong>But since I am your husband</strong> (</em>really, he <em>rarely</em> uses those 6 words<em>!) I think you should <strong>go for it</strong>. Not only that, I think it would be great for you to talk to other people about these interests. You give most of your time to your family..there's nothing wrong with having a diversion. It doesn't make you any less of a wife, mom, or Christian for that matter. Besides, it wouldn't take much of your time- you could write about this stuff at the drop of a hat.</em><br /><em></em><br />Me:(slowly but surely coming to his way of thinking)<br /><em>What about people who may wonder whether my house is pristine and whether I'm cooking 3</em> <em>fresh-from</em>.... (For<em> some</em> reason,<strong> <em>he</em></strong> interuppted<strong> <em>me</em></strong> at this point)<br /><br />Hubby:<br /><em><strong>You worry about what people think too much</strong></em> (If I had a <em>nickel</em> for every time I've heard those words from him..<em>or even a penny</em>). <em><strong>Before</strong> we ever had children, or were married for that matter, I liked hearing about things that were interesting to you. I'm happy with what you do as a wife and mom...Shouldn't that be enough?</em><br /><em></em><br /><strong>Enough said!</strong><br /><em></em><br />Do I need to mention that my Hubby earned some <strong>Major bonus points</strong> during this conversation? And we all know...well, I <em>did</em> say in my title this would be G-rated!<br /><br />So <a href="http://mykidsmom-greengables.blogspot.com/">MyKidsMom</a> will be my <em>mild-mannered</em> blog where I talk about my family that I love and truly try to dedicate myself to.<br /><br />And <strong>The Proverbial Straw </strong>will be my small diversion, a place to vent my amazement of the things going on in our country politically, justice-wise, and anything else that seems to be <strong><em>the straw that</em> <em>would break the camels back</em>. </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><em>Does this mean I now have a secret identity like Superman? </em>Hubby says No; but I just <em>may</em> be able to claim a case of <em>split-personality,</em> LoL<em>.</em><br /><br /><strong>One last thing</strong>: I <em>greatly dislike</em> what I call <em>Bashing</em>. <strong>Definition</strong>: Calling anyone you don't like (whether it be politically or otherwise) Idiots, other Vulgar Words (which I would blush to post), ect. While I realize<em> <strong>they may well be just that</strong></em> (the I-word), it doesn't tend towards intelligent conversation. While the one who yells the loudest may very well be heard above all others, people don't tend to have a high opinion of that, and it closes minds and ears.<br /><br />Let the <em>Liberals</em> yell and call names to show their ignorance; and let's make sure the shoe <em>doesn't</em> fit on the other foot.<br /><br /><em>Did I just say that?</em> I believe I did. <em>And there wasn't one I-word in it;)<br /></em><br /><em></em>MyKidsMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829690651886059542noreply@blogger.com6