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In The End

Posted on July 28, 2014 | 2 comments

one only has oneself to answer to. At hospice I would hope that my husband would visit, hold my hand, make sure the pain meds were on track then let me go and dispose of me as I wish, so I must make that clear as must you.

I mean, if he can’t take care of the dog, there are none on my side of the family and on his they either get run over by trucks or live outside with farm animals and don’t sleep in our bed. He’d have to get a permanent sitter or trophy wife.

In the end I hope that WordPress spends more time helping writers get through the tech stuff instead of helping tech-savvy people get extra credit because you write their posts.

In the end I wish that no animals are euthanized for lack of a good home and that people can be euthanized if they wish it and they are severely ill with no hope of recovery.

I hope that every family loves their children and brings them up to be educated, healthy and look towards college and a great career.

Any situation calls for humor, patience, trust and grace. I’ll leave my desk now lest my dear mother-in-law’s advice (she’s a nurse) is not taken. Lay down, dear and keep your feet above your heart. Bless hers, and yours and I’m not dying yet, so you don’t have to sign on now or worry about me. I’ve a trifle to make Wednesday for a party and a pup to take out this week. Most is well except my husband is off on business and dogma and I miss him, Dee

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A Growing Family

Posted on September 15, 2012 | 3 comments

I am unable to have children and we have none, only our dear dog. But our family keeps on growing.

Grandmothers never entered the picture until about 1976 (mine died before I was a year old) and ML&B took me on as a granddaughter, then in 2002 Nanny took me on as well.

I have one brother but my husband’s brother now calls me “sis” and I have more sisters than I can even tell you about. Talk about new posts…..

Also aunts and uncles and another mother, J, whose husband we interred this year at his alma mater where she will join him when her day comes. That will be a sad day, indeed and we will be there for her and the family.

I cannot have children but my family is secure and keeps increasing. Thank you for believing in me and making me a part of your family. The “circle of trust” grows every day (thanks, Robert DeNiro, I don’t need you as an extra dad)

That’s one thing I don’t have, an extra Dad, and don’t need because mine is alive and well and living… wherever. I was always Daddy’s girl and he can never be replaced or have a “sub.”

We take in the local adult “orphans” every year over the holidays. I love to cook and they love to eat. What a great combination. With thanks to everyone who has been a friend, given me advice, mentored me, Dee

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Guardians

Posted on December 20, 2011 | Leave a comment

We are all guardians of children. This latest Penn State scandal involving Jerry Sandusky is horrifying as the legion of purported victims escalates and now there’s an Assistant DA missing since 2005 who was prosecuting this case.

This is reminiscent of the Catholic Church and its pedophilia that was hidden for so many years.

If Jerry Sandusky is guilty of crimes against children, the people up and down the ladder at Penn State are equally guilty, as are those at the charity he supported, for allowing him to do these deeds.

An ADA went missing in 2005 after looking into Sandusky. This case may go as far as murder.

In this society many couples work  and may not be there to pick up their children from practice. In high school or college, now parents will have second thoughts of the locker room, even if Mr. Sandusky is innocent before being proved guilty.

If we live in a world where two need to work to raise a family, we are now told we cannot trust a babysitter, nanny, coach or teacher, what do parents do?

I went to high school two blocks from home so hoofed it in my gym gear and showered at home before dinner. Who knows if my coach was lesbian, or my classmates? I won’t ever know or have that tale to tell, thank God.

All I can do is pray in my own way for these boys, abused by men they trusted in situations they trusted. It’s not your fault. Don’t be ashamed. Come forward and put these people in prison, where they deserve to be.

I believe that the word guardian is a sacred one, that means you’ll look out for someone and take care of him/her as needed. There are many guardians out there who are true to my term, and a few errant parents and those prospecting for their own predilictions.

Falling through the cracks is the usual excuse. Let’s be true guardians and let our children grow and prosper. In hope, Dee

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