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I suppose the burning question on everyone’s mind is will Travis propose this weekend or not and HOW will he do it. Twice in my life I have been given a HUGE present. Inside was another and another until I got down to the smallest box. Once one held an engagement ring and once one held a pair of earrings.
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Who is Travis?
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Yes, do you mean “our” Travis?
And do we send our Mother’s Day regards today? If so: Moms, have a great day tomorrow!
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VS,
“Our Travis” as NJL said, Travis Birkenstock.
Kim,
That is the burning question. We will be wanting details, eh?
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I have another question somewhat along the lines of what Mommy was asking on the Mother’s Day thread the other day. Grandmothers weigh in. How do you feel about mother’s day cards or presents from your grandchildren. This morning I called my ex-husband to remind him to pick up a mothers day card from Chloe to her Nana (his mother). He shot back She isn’t Chloe’s mother. You KNOW how I feel about that! She might not be Chloe’s mother but she is her grandmother and an awesome one at that. Doesn’t she deserve some recoginition that her grandchildren love and adore her? My plan right now is to run out in a little while and buy a card for Chloe to give her. What are your thoughts?
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As soon as our kids were old enough they included their grandmothers in Mother’s DAy. Before that, my hubby and I just honored them as our mothers. It seemed a natural to our kids and they do have fantastic grandmothers.
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On Mother’s Day, I want to hear from my kids if they think of it, I do not resent them if they don’t. A phone call, a note, a homemade card, nothing more, please. I most certainly do not want to hear it from my hubby. I am not his mom. Grandparents day is later in the year, a fine time to remember grandparents. Of course, that is with the understanding that all the other days people are appropriately mindful of relationships without being crazy.
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Mummsee,
I like to hear from my kids, if they think of it or have time. DD has 2 preschoolers, a home business and a very busy husband. She went to the preschool Mother’s Day gathereing and told a friend there “Don’t they know I don’t have time for this?”
) She enjoyed it though. So, I do not get bent out of shape if I don’t get that card–but they all call.
The best gift I get is when I get calls with information about what the grandkids are saying. DD called with this one.
Mom: Grace (4yo) could you help me for a minute?
Grace: Here you go mommy.
Mom: Thank you Honey.
Calla: (2yo) Dace not Honey, yust me Honey!
It is things like that I love more that cards or gifts.
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Grandma,
Too true, too true, hearing about them beats out stuff anytime.
I did just get a lovely card from son and dil with a beautiful note thanking God for me and saying that, though I did not give birth to both, I am considered a mom by both.
The trip was great, thanks for asking. The kids were wonderful and patient and got along well in the back seat of a pickup truck. They set up their tents well and were quiet in motels. They asked brilliant questions and were happy to get home. Could not have asked for better. They were astonished that they have heard so much about the myth of overpopulation.
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We are a very small family [my daughter, SIL, 2 grandkids] and are very close, so it’s the norm for us to spend all holidays together. Grandson came home from college Thursday, and we’ll spend the day at daughter’s beach condo. SIL’s mom passed about 10 years ago, so it’s just us. Prior to that, she and his dad were also part of every celebration. However, I suspect that the fine young man who’s become attached to granddaughter will come by for a little while [after honoring his own mom]. That’s good, we all like having him around. I’m beginning to feel as if I’ve gained another grandson.
Mother’s Day has grown into such a media fuss, that I’d probably feel left out if my family wasn’t nearby and didn’t contact me. But I’d get over it quickly.
SIL always gives my daughter a card or small gift, to say he appreciates all she has done to raise their children as decent, faithful Christians. I think this year is especially special, as they are becoming empty nesters .
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VS – For more on what Kim was referring to, check out “Something Light: The best and worst of Mother’s Day” from a couple days ago.
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HELP!!! I was going to fix a late brunch for my friend Debbie tomorrow. She is sick and wants to stay away from Chloe and me. What is something special I can do just Chloe and me to make Mother’s Day fun and special for both of us???? Please give me ideas…
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Take Chloe to the park to feed the ducks and geese and play catch. Take pictures to send to Debbie along with a rain check for next weekend when you do the same. Every day is Mother’s Day.
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Happy Birthday Kimberly, hope it was wonderful! Sorry I missed it though.
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Friends,
You may be interested to know that Founding Father Benjamin Rush was one of the earliest opponents of the death penalty and opposed it on biblical grounds. Rush was a theologically liberal Trinitarian Universalist. As my post summarizes:
It’s the same theologically liberal hermeneutic of, instead of appealing to specific “proof texts,” abstracting general principles from the “spirit” of scripture to reach specific conclusions not mentioned therein, that…made the Christian case against [both] slavery [and the death penalty]. The Bible nowhere specifically abolishes slavery; to the contrary many specific texts recognize its validity. It’s only by taking the principle that because all men are created in God’s image, they are equal, and then applying that to slavery, that the “spirit” of the Bible likewise can be said to be anti-slavery as it is anti-death penalty.
The death penalty and slavery are good examples of social issues where the Bible gives no clear cut answer and texts can be offered on both sides. (On slavery, I’m inclined to argue the Bible is a pro-slavery book, or at least one utterly unconcerned with its abolition.) History, not hermeneutics, answers the question. History has answered the question with slavery; it’s still out on the death penalty.
http://positiveliberty.com/2008/05/benjamin-rush-death-penalty-abolitionist.html
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How about a Mothers Day card from Planned Parenthood. Of course it’s one asking for a gift, instead of giving one. These people have no shame. Don’t they see the irony here?
http://tinyurl.com/4r5hyz
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Real AJ,
I’m sure they do. They’re hoping we don’t!
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To all of you who have ever had a mother (good, bad, or indifferent): HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! May you be grateful to her for bringing you into the world where you have opportunity to become a child of the King.
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