Do you remember something your parents wouldn't let you do when you were a young child?  Wow, I have several! I sure thought my parents were the meanest pair of people that walked the earth. It was a time when everyone (but me of course), was allowed to stay out past dark. When the street lights came on, was my cue to come in and stay in. I remember that just like it was yesterday, when in reality, it was a very long time ago. I sure couldn't understand why they wouldn't let me do it too??Not until after I had a child of my own did I understand their point of view. They were not being mean, they simply didn't want anything to happen to me, they cared about me. And they were looking out for my own good.I thank God for their love each and every day. Even though my mother has passed, there's not a day that goes by when she doesn't cross my mind. And to think there are so many kids that don't have a mom and dad and are handed from one foster family to another. You are truly … [Read more...]