The Chairs of Archie and Edith Bunker, symbols of the best and worst in all of us. (at the Smithsonian Inst.) |
Happy Feet (the same feet that storm out of the house in a fit of anger) at a fountain in D.C. |
So fellow parents, when your kids are driving you crazy or even when your kids are the hallmark of greatness, just remember that you were and are not perfect either. There is always tomorrow. Tomorrow is a new day—a day with new twists, adventures, and the changes of time that make life what it is. What is it? It is challenging for you and for everyone. During the downs, we have to learn to hang in there. When our kids, or we for that matter, can’t see past the darkness, then we can become overwhelmed by the worst times. Don’t lose hope or faith. The light will return in greater abundance and hope will prevail. Sometimes we have to live through a bit of hell in order to make it to our heaven. Let the good times roll. "Choose to be happy even when life is not fair" (Golden Keys, No. 10, Copyright Steven Burge 2006).
Steve, you are killing me! It feels like you are writing this with me in mind. All three boys are staying here. Help! When we were young, well, I am speechless. Our antics were just as bad, if not worse, true. And our parents didn't fret as much, did they? Or am I rewriting history? --Jackie
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