Kids

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I thought this one was worth passing on.

Love,

Carol

> Subject: Kids

>

>

> >

> > > A little girl was talking to her teacher about

> > > whales.

> > > > The teacher said it was physically impossible for

> > > a whale

> > > to swallow a human because, even though, it was a

> > > very

> > > large mammal its throat was very small. The

> > > little girl

> > > stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale.

> > > Irritated, the

> > > teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a

> > > human;

> > > it was physically impossible.

> > >

> > > The little girl said, " When I get to heaven I

> > > will ask Jonah " .

> > >

> > > The teacher asked, " What if Jonah went to hell? "

> > >

> > > The little girl replied, " Then youask him " .

> > > _______________________________________________

> > > A kindergarten teacher was observing her

> > > classroom of

> > > children while they drew. She would

> > > occasionally walk

> > > around to see each child's work. As she got to one

> > > little girl

> > > who was working diligently, she asked what the

> > > drawing

> > > was? The girl replied, " I'm drawing God. " The

> > > teacher

> > > paused and said, " But no one knows what God looks

> > > like. "

> > > Without missing a beat, or looking up from her

> > > drawing, the

> > > girl replied, " They will in a minute. "

> > > _______________________________________________

> > > A Sunday school teacher was discussing with her

> > > five and

> > > six year olds the Ten Commandments. After

> > > explaining the

> > > commandment to " honor " thy Father and thy Mother,

> > > she

> > > asked, " Is there a commandment that teaches us how

> > > to treat

> > > our brothers and sisters? " Without missing a beat

> > > one little

> > > boy (the oldest of a family) answered, " Thou shall

> > > not kill. "

> > > ________________________________________________

> > > One day a little girl was sitting and watching

> > > her mother

> > > do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly

> > > noticed that

> > > her mother has several strands of white hair

> > > sticking out in

> > > contrast on her brunette head. She looked at her

> > > mother and

> > > inquisitively asked, " Why are some of your

> > > hairs white,

> > > Mom? " Her mother replied, " Well, every time that

> > > you do

> > > something wrong and make me cry or unhappy, one

> > > of my

> > > hairs turns white. " The little girl thought about

> > > this revelation

> > > for a while and then said, " Momma, how come

> > > ALL of

> > > grandma's hairs are white? "

> > > ______________________________________________

> > > The children had all been photographed, and the

> > > teacher

> > > was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of

> > > the group

> > > picture. " Just think how nice it will be to look

> > > at it when you

> > > are all grownup and say, 'There's ; she's a

> > > lawyer,' or

> > > 'That's , he's a doctor.' " A small voice at

> > > the back of

> > > the room rang out, " And there's the teacher. She's

> > > dead. "

> > > ________________________________________________

> > > A teacher was giving a lesson on the

> > > circulation of the

> > > blood. Trying to make the matter clearer, she

> > > said, " Now,

> > > class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you

> > > know, would

> > > run into it, and I would turn red in the face. "

> > > " Yes, " the class

> > > said. " Then why is it that while I am standing

> > > upright in the

> > > ordinary position the blood doesn't run into my

> > > feet? " A

> > > little fellow shouted, " Cause your feet ain't

> > > empty. "

> > > ________________________________________________

> > > The children were lined up in the cafeteria of

> > > a Catholic

> > > elementary school for lunch. At the head of the

> > > table was a

> > > large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and

> > > posted on the

> > > apple tray: " Take only ONE. God is watching. "

> > > Moving further

> > > along the lunch line, at the other end of the

> > > table was a

> > > large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A child had

> > > written a note,

> > > " Take all you want. God is watching the apples.

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Hi all

I can sure relate to you Alley, I got pregnant when I was 42 and thought " no

way, I'm not supposed to get pregnant " so my docs told me. I did have a

miscarriage at 3 months and was devasted. But now, looking back, it would be

very hard on me and a child and I would have had to stay with the father. I

can't imagine having an 8 year old running around....OMG.....and a kid

too....LOL.

Huggggs

Carol

Re: Daily Cannabis Smoking as a Risk Factor

forFibrosis ...

In my mid-thirties I went thru a horrible time with wanting to have another

child. I mean it was like I was being brainwashed! My own body was turning

against me. I knew I didn't REALLY want another kid. I had two in high school

and was looking forward to having them grown and out of the house. But my

hormones said differently and for 2 years they pounded my system hard for

another baby.

Thank goodness I had the sense to have my tubes tied at 23!

And at 48, am I glad I don't have another kiddo running around. My

grandchildren are just fine, thank you very much haha. I can love em and leave

em.

Kids are great, but it's time for me now.

Alley

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And with the fatigue and depression I have from the hep and the fibromyalgia,

there's no way I could take care of a child. I'd need a 24/7 nanny, a maid, a

cook, a butler, you name it. Just having the grandkids here over the weekend

wears me out now.

There's so much more to do, more I want to do that can't be done with children.

Lord love em but let me have my life, what little is left.

Alley

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In a message dated 4/29/2004 1:49:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

alleypat@... writes:

And with the fatigue and depression I have from the hep and the fibromyalgia,

there's no way I could take care of a child. I'd need a 24/7 nanny, a maid, a

cook, a butler, you name it. Just having the grandkids here over the weekend

wears me out now.

Thank you Alley. I was beginning to feel a little guilty. My " grandchildren "

are neither mine nor my husbands. They are 's wife's by a previous

marriage. Counting us, they have 10 grandparents, so I don't feel the need to

wear myself out with the grandparenting bit. For the most part, the rest of

them

are healthier than I am.

Anne

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I chose to never have children because I am selfish....I want to do, what I want

to do, when I want to do it...and you can't live that way with children. So back

in the early 70s I took care of any chances of that happening to me.

I admire people who have children. It's a huge responsibility...and it's pretty

much a life long responsibility. But yet I worry about what type of world the

children of today are going to have...and the way things are going it isn't

looking all that good. Sure hope this is my last lifetime and I don't have to

come back to experience the end of our Earth Mother.

Re: kids

And with the fatigue and depression I have from the hep and the fibromyalgia,

there's no way I could take care of a child. I'd need a 24/7 nanny, a maid, a

cook, a butler, you name it. Just having the grandkids here over the weekend

wears me out now.

There's so much more to do, more I want to do that can't be done with

children. Lord love em but let me have my life, what little is left.

Alley

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-----Original Message-----

From: Tatezi [mailto:tatezi@...]

Sure hope this is my last lifetime and I don't have to come back to

experience the end of our Earth Mother.

-----

Amen to that one!

gail

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I just bet you were… Well, we

probably wouldn’t be much fun if we didn’t have a little of the

devil in us.. J -dz-

RE: [ ]

Kids

Now Dave I think I was the perfect .LOL...I

wasn't all bad..I think it was about the ageof 17 I

lost the halo..

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Dave I totaly understand what you mean by them not needing us as much..I keep remembering the song "dats inthe cradle" I think it fits perfect don't it?? Although if we could also "turn back time"..Hey let's all just meet in N.O. for a reunion!! Beings most of us don't drink anymore we could sit and watcht he crazies and have just as much funa nd we could act just liek em and they won't remember!! Since my son left Tues. I haven't heard from him at all..Hurts don't it Dave??

Dave <dhz920@...> wrote:

Well, he's in Milwaukee now, visiting with his cousin/aunt/and grandma on the ex's side. I won't see him again until I go to Milwaukee to take him to the airport. It's hard, but I have to realize that he is a young man now (even though only 15) and he really doesn't need me like he used to. He's got his own life now. I was telling my wife that I had come to the realization that I have fulfilled my promise (to myself). I was drinking when I got divorced and when I had my son on weekends, I was often drinking with my "buddies" and not really paying much attention to him. After I quit, I made a commitment that when I spent time with my son, it would be quality time and that time would be for me and him. I have done that over the past 10 years and I have tried to teach him the best I could with the little time we had. The rest is up to him. -dz-Janet <jfw4359@...> wrote:

Hey Rick my son needs a ride will you donate it to him?? LOL..He'd love it..Dave I'm glad youare back..No I'm not gonna pick onyou for your "..LOL..Too tired tonight but maybe tomorrow..LOL..It is so good to be back with all of you..I am worried about Tammi.She is on Chemo and Ihaven't heard from her..How is everyone..I'm gonna just look over my e-mail a little while..I am soooo tired..But I missed all of you so much!! Ok my cat is crazy tonight and attacking me!! LOL..Dave how is your son?? Great I bet..My daughter has a b/f..Guess Walmart better restock ont he hair dye!! Wish me luck!!

Jan __________________________________________________

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Yeah, it's tough, all I can do is say I did the best I could and hope he makes it through these troubling teenage years without too many problems. Maybe after he turns 18 he'll move back to Wisconsin, though he seems to like Colorado. It's tough because my ex and her husband have him 90% of the time and they can really influence him. -dz-Janet <jfw4359@...> wrote:

Dave I totaly understand what you mean by them not needing us as much..I keep remembering the song "dats inthe cradle" I think it fits perfect don't it?? Although if we could also "turn back time"..Hey let's all just meet in N.O. for a reunion!! Beings most of us don't drink anymore we could sit and watcht he crazies and have just as much funa nd we could act just liek em and they won't remember!! Since my son left Tues. I haven't heard from him at all..Hurts don't it Dave??

Dave <dhz920@...> wrote:

Well, he's in Milwaukee now, visiting with his cousin/aunt/and grandma on the ex's side. I won't see him again until I go to Milwaukee to take him to the airport. It's hard, but I have to realize that he is a young man now (even though only 15) and he really doesn't need me like he used to. He's got his own life now. I was telling my wife that I had come to the realization that I have fulfilled my promise (to myself). I was drinking when I got divorced and when I had my son on weekends, I was often drinking with my "buddies" and not really paying much attention to him. After I quit, I made a commitment that when I spent time with my son, it would be quality time and that time would be for me and him. I have done that over the past 10 years and I have tried to teach him the best I could with the little time we had. The rest is up to him. -dz-Janet <jfw4359@...> wrote:

Hey Rick my son needs a ride will you donate it to him?? LOL..He'd love it..Dave I'm glad youare back..No I'm not gonna pick onyou for your "..LOL..Too tired tonight but maybe tomorrow..LOL..It is so good to be back with all of you..I am worried about Tammi.She is on Chemo and Ihaven't heard from her..How is everyone..I'm gonna just look over my e-mail a little while..I am soooo tired..But I missed all of you so much!! Ok my cat is crazy tonight and attacking me!! LOL..Dave how is your son?? Great I bet..My daughter has a b/f..Guess Walmart better restock ont he hair dye!! Wish me luck!!

Jan

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Dave I know just what you mean about the other parents and their infulence..I am going through that too..seems "They" can never forget the past and let us live..

Dave <dhz920@...> wrote:

Yeah, it's tough, all I can do is say I did the best I could and hope he makes it through these troubling teenage years without too many problems. Maybe after he turns 18 he'll move back to Wisconsin, though he seems to like Colorado. It's tough because my ex and her husband have him 90% of the time and they can really influence him. -dz-Janet <jfw4359@...> wrote:

Dave I totaly understand what you mean by them not needing us as much..I keep remembering the song "dats inthe cradle" I think it fits perfect don't it?? Although if we could also "turn back time"..Hey let's all just meet in N.O. for a reunion!! Beings most of us don't drink anymore we could sit and watcht he crazies and have just as much funa nd we could act just liek em and they won't remember!! Since my son left Tues. I haven't heard from him at all..Hurts don't it Dave??

Dave <dhz920@...> wrote:

Well, he's in Milwaukee now, visiting with his cousin/aunt/and grandma on the ex's side. I won't see him again until I go to Milwaukee to take him to the airport. It's hard, but I have to realize that he is a young man now (even though only 15) and he really doesn't need me like he used to. He's got his own life now. I was telling my wife that I had come to the realization that I have fulfilled my promise (to myself). I was drinking when I got divorced and when I had my son on weekends, I was often drinking with my "buddies" and not really paying much attention to him. After I quit, I made a commitment that when I spent time with my son, it would be quality time and that time would be for me and him. I have done that over the past 10 years and I have tried to teach him the best I could with the little time we had. The rest is up to him. -dz-Janet <jfw4359@...> wrote:

Hey Rick my son needs a ride will you donate it to him?? LOL..He'd love it..Dave I'm glad youare back..No I'm not gonna pick onyou for your "..LOL..Too tired tonight but maybe tomorrow..LOL..It is so good to be back with all of you..I am worried about Tammi.She is on Chemo and Ihaven't heard from her..How is everyone..I'm gonna just look over my e-mail a little while..I am soooo tired..But I missed all of you so much!! Ok my cat is crazy tonight and attacking me!! LOL..Dave how is your son?? Great I bet..My daughter has a b/f..Guess Walmart better restock ont he hair dye!! Wish me luck!!

Jan

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That would be fun. Wish I could. TerryJanet <jfw4359@...> wrote:

Dave I totaly understand what you mean by them not needing us as much..I keep remembering the song "dats inthe cradle" I think it fits perfect don't it?? Although if we could also "turn back time"..Hey let's all just meet in N.O. for a reunion!! Beings most of us don't drink anymore we could sit and watcht he crazies and have just as much funa nd we could act just liek em and they won't remember!! Since my son left Tues. I haven't heard from him at all..Hurts don't it Dave??

Dave <dhz920@...> wrote:

Well, he's in Milwaukee now, visiting with his cousin/aunt/and grandma on the ex's side. I won't see him again until I go to Milwaukee to take him to the airport. It's hard, but I have to realize that he is a young man now (even though only 15) and he really doesn't need me like he used to. He's got his own life now. I was telling my wife that I had come to the realization that I have fulfilled my promise (to myself). I was drinking when I got divorced and when I had my son on weekends, I was often drinking with my "buddies" and not really paying much attention to him. After I quit, I made a commitment that when I spent time with my son, it would be quality time and that time would be for me and him. I have done that over the past 10 years and I have tried to teach him the best I could with the little time we had. The rest is up to him. -dz-Janet <jfw4359@...> wrote:

Hey Rick my son needs a ride will you donate it to him?? LOL..He'd love it..Dave I'm glad youare back..No I'm not gonna pick onyou for your "..LOL..Too tired tonight but maybe tomorrow..LOL..It is so good to be back with all of you..I am worried about Tammi.She is on Chemo and Ihaven't heard from her..How is everyone..I'm gonna just look over my e-mail a little while..I am soooo tired..But I missed all of you so much!! Ok my cat is crazy tonight and attacking me!! LOL..Dave how is your son?? Great I bet..My daughter has a b/f..Guess Walmart better restock ont he hair dye!! Wish me luck!!

Jan

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About all you can do is pray for him & his safty. TerryDave <dhz920@...> wrote:

Yeah, it's tough, all I can do is say I did the best I could and hope he makes it through these troubling teenage years without too many problems. Maybe after he turns 18 he'll move back to Wisconsin, though he seems to like Colorado. It's tough because my ex and her husband have him 90% of the time and they can really influence him. -dz-Janet <jfw4359@...> wrote:

Dave I totaly understand what you mean by them not needing us as much..I keep remembering the song "dats inthe cradle" I think it fits perfect don't it?? Although if we could also "turn back time"..Hey let's all just meet in N.O. for a reunion!! Beings most of us don't drink anymore we could sit and watcht he crazies and have just as much funa nd we could act just liek em and they won't remember!! Since my son left Tues. I haven't heard from him at all..Hurts don't it Dave??

Dave <dhz920@...> wrote:

Well, he's in Milwaukee now, visiting with his cousin/aunt/and grandma on the ex's side. I won't see him again until I go to Milwaukee to take him to the airport. It's hard, but I have to realize that he is a young man now (even though only 15) and he really doesn't need me like he used to. He's got his own life now. I was telling my wife that I had come to the realization that I have fulfilled my promise (to myself). I was drinking when I got divorced and when I had my son on weekends, I was often drinking with my "buddies" and not really paying much attention to him. After I quit, I made a commitment that when I spent time with my son, it would be quality time and that time would be for me and him. I have done that over the past 10 years and I have tried to teach him the best I could with the little time we had. The rest is up to him. -dz-Janet <jfw4359@...> wrote:

Hey Rick my son needs a ride will you donate it to him?? LOL..He'd love it..Dave I'm glad youare back..No I'm not gonna pick onyou for your "..LOL..Too tired tonight but maybe tomorrow..LOL..It is so good to be back with all of you..I am worried about Tammi.She is on Chemo and Ihaven't heard from her..How is everyone..I'm gonna just look over my e-mail a little while..I am soooo tired..But I missed all of you so much!! Ok my cat is crazy tonight and attacking me!! LOL..Dave how is your son?? Great I bet..My daughter has a b/f..Guess Walmart better restock ont he hair dye!! Wish me luck!!

Jan

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In a message dated 10/13/04 5:47:04 AM Mountain Daylight Time,

SSRI medications writes:

> Those poor kids are virtual prisoners, and being

> treated worse than dogs and cats in a shelter

I have a friend who is a foster mother in the South. She routinely gets kids

as young as 3 or 4 who are on a cocktail of meds, but who come to her without

even one pill, so the little tykes go through withdrawal almost immediately.

In one case, she tried to get the script of Zyprexa refilled for a child and

was told that Medicaid was being charged. . . get this. . . $650 for a

two-week supply of this antipsychotic. And you wonder WHY there is a big push

to use

this drug????????

" Blind Reason "

a novel of pharmaceutical intrigue

Think your antidepressant is safe? Think again. It's

Unsafe At Any Dose

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Those ages are sometimes hard to cope with as they are maturing and learning to

make their own

decisions. Have any of them started working to earn their own money?

Re: My experience with homeopathy

>

>

> > My dog & cat think I am perfect also. Probably the only living

> creatures

> > that do.

>

> My cats think *they're* perfect. They think I'm the food dispenser and

> my

> kids think I'm an ATM <lol>

>

> ;-) Ellen

>

>

>

>

>

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No - the kid that is staying here has been shuffled all around - he's got

applications in now.

My kids - either their dad was sick or had just died, or we had just moved

(summers). Over the school year, they're grades are about so-so - I've not

pushed over jobs since I'd rather have them get better grades.

My daughter just turned 16 the end of January, so she's not been on the

market for very long. Now, my son " has " to get a job. He had just gotten

his driver's license and backed into our neighbor's pickup (no damage to the

truck), Before his hands touch a steering wheel again he has to pay for the

damage ($150) and put a little money in the bank to pay for any future

deductibles.

;-)

Re: Kids

> Those ages are sometimes hard to cope with as they are maturing and

> learning to make their own

> decisions. Have any of them started working to earn their own money?

>

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Good for you! I mean that as a praise. I think you handled the wreck situation

very practically.

Re: Kids

> Those ages are sometimes hard to cope with as they are maturing and

> learning to make their own

> decisions. Have any of them started working to earn their own money?

>

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Don'y think just because kids grow-up that it gets better. Mine are all over 18

now and all but one have their own place now.  They still come over and leave a

mess, laundry, or something that need fixed.  Kids will always be our babies and

no matter how old they gets Mom will always knock some sense in their heads.  If

only a little slower than we use to.  The older they are means that they can

understand our pain and limits even though they are disappointed they can

understand.  My kids are generally helpful  and check in everday to make sure I

don't need any help.  They are also more aware, polite, and helpful to

strangers.  I am proud of them.

Jean