Enjoy!!
Friday, January 7, 2011
The Lions' Den

Friday, December 17, 2010
Art Class
My mother in law sent my girls acrylic paints and canvases as a "snow day" activity. Well, it snowed the other day, and since we have started Christmas break, I decided to pull them out. It kept them quiet a LOOONNNGGG time. And they loved it.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
This is Annelise hugging Geoffrey the giraffe outside of Toys R Us. Annelise wants to hug anyone that is dressed up in a costume...which I don't understand in the least. Maybe it is because she is (like all other children) naturally trusting.
As a parent in these times, I have often wondered where we are supposed to draw the line. Should we teach our children to be friendly to everyone, regardless of race or religion...or do we teach them to be cautious, never talking to strangers? I've heard so many horror stories, as I'm sure you have, of abducted kids, molested kids; kids whose parents leave them in a car by themselves-the list goes on and on. I tend to hang overly cynical and cautious. What if I send these vibes to my children and they grow up paranoid freaks? This is just one more thing in the "worry" pile.
For now...I let her hug, but I am literally 5 steps away. I am ready to tackle the giraffe if needs be (just kidding...I think). Try anything funny, buddy...and you're going down.
As a parent in these times, I have often wondered where we are supposed to draw the line. Should we teach our children to be friendly to everyone, regardless of race or religion...or do we teach them to be cautious, never talking to strangers? I've heard so many horror stories, as I'm sure you have, of abducted kids, molested kids; kids whose parents leave them in a car by themselves-the list goes on and on. I tend to hang overly cynical and cautious. What if I send these vibes to my children and they grow up paranoid freaks? This is just one more thing in the "worry" pile.
For now...I let her hug, but I am literally 5 steps away. I am ready to tackle the giraffe if needs be (just kidding...I think). Try anything funny, buddy...and you're going down.
As a christian parent myself I have learned that our ONE purpose here on earth is ministry. That being said I MUST rely on my Lord and Savior to protect my children in every instance....I completely trust him to do this! I must! As a human being I will be lax on occasion....there is no getting around it...so I choose not to worry as it is futile. Because of this standard I have been able to help many in need of various races and religions. Thank you Lord Jesus for every opportunity!
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