tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540607058696106517.post3866099482417594435..comments2023-09-12T07:56:50.688-04:00Comments on Search for Meaning: TyrannyFABhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04165249238828950005noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540607058696106517.post-63198339571613013592009-04-12T19:25:00.000-04:002009-04-12T19:25:00.000-04:00Miss Your posts!Miss Your posts!rickismomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817042750959998664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540607058696106517.post-25440735465103592692008-10-22T09:15:00.000-04:002008-10-22T09:15:00.000-04:00Hi! I have been busy, but mostly trying to relax a...Hi! I have been busy, but mostly trying to relax and enjoy my family when I have the chance, so it's meant less computer time. I do plan on adding something new later, as some of my dear friends have requested something new. All is very well here, and I hop all is well for you also-I took a peak at Beneath the Wings yesterday, and it looks like you've really been enjoying your family!FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165249238828950005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540607058696106517.post-2452141068234370872008-10-22T04:23:00.000-04:002008-10-22T04:23:00.000-04:00fab, you must be busy with your 2 jobs!!!! Hope al...fab, you must be busy with your 2 jobs!!!! Hope all is well by you!rickismomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817042750959998664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540607058696106517.post-58257431598424828662008-10-06T19:21:00.000-04:002008-10-06T19:21:00.000-04:00Excellent quote. Food for thought--for parents, fo...Excellent quote. Food for thought--for parents, for folks who work in 'systems', for politicians!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802459265546733391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540607058696106517.post-85745349511178368312008-10-03T11:52:00.000-04:002008-10-03T11:52:00.000-04:00Love you 2 my dearLove you 2 my dearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540607058696106517.post-47489436651890502702008-10-03T11:40:00.000-04:002008-10-03T11:40:00.000-04:00Anonymous, my dear friend, I'll take your brand of...Anonymous, my dear friend, I'll take your brand of "torture" any day! Love you!FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165249238828950005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540607058696106517.post-39822303318952899532008-10-03T11:31:00.000-04:002008-10-03T11:31:00.000-04:00My dear friend, I learn through what you post and...My dear friend, I learn through what you post and I to have done these same actions for the good of the people...now that I know better I can and will do better! PS I torture you every day and sleep well each night! (LOL)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540607058696106517.post-66558823136936976722008-10-02T23:16:00.000-04:002008-10-02T23:16:00.000-04:00Well, I had written a response and it somehow got ...Well, I had written a response and it somehow got lost in the blogosphere.<BR/><BR/>Stephanie, absolutely that's fine! I am so glad that these words have had such a strong impact. All of your thoughtful comments are much appreciated!<BR/><BR/>Rickismom, we mothers all do this to our kids to some extent, it's part of our job and I don't think it's tyranny (although tell my son that when he's grounded!) And as our children age, we are still invested in thier best interest. My mom still does it to me, and I know it comes from a place of love even though I tell her she's nagging. The difference is that I can still make my own choices, and I would guess that as Ricki becomes a woman, you may still offer guidance, but she will have the free will to be able to ignore your advice, even if it results in an "I told you so" at the end of the day. At some point we have to make mistakes so we can learn from them. I've read your wise and caring words, and I can't imagine a day when Ricki could perceive your love as tyranny...she also sounds pretty independant (I'm sure at least partly because you have raised her that way) so she'll be able to stand up and disagree with you when it's really important. While your heart might break a little, I am certain that you'll let go enough to watch her fly!FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165249238828950005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540607058696106517.post-37830193214481418832008-10-02T16:17:00.000-04:002008-10-02T16:17:00.000-04:00Very effective for prompting some thoughtful time....Very effective for prompting some thoughtful time. Thank you, BarbaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540607058696106517.post-13403249269399229972008-10-02T07:18:00.000-04:002008-10-02T07:18:00.000-04:00Wow Fab, this was a GREAT post!! I have had this c...Wow Fab, this was a GREAT post!! I have had this conversation with my girlfriend about her daughter's care. Have wondered this about our welfare system, churches, etc... this applies in so many facets of daily life, even in our own homes! I hope this post makes it way around so that we all can reflect on our own actions and really THINK! I would like to share it on my own blog if you don't mind...<BR/><BR/>Thank you again for reminding me to look at the big picture and to LISTEN!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540607058696106517.post-73364572404312387562008-10-02T01:24:00.000-04:002008-10-02T01:24:00.000-04:00Anyway, as a mom I wonder about this a lot, as the...Anyway, as a mom I wonder about this a lot, as there are areas where, Ricki not yet being adult, I feel that I can still draw the "line in the sand" for her. (No, you can NOT eat 6 slices of bread....)(No, it is 11:30 PM and there is school tomarrow, so you MUST go to sleep!). But someday, at some point, I will have to back off , and I'm not sure I will be so happy to do it.....<BR/><BR/>I would be very interested in other people's opinions on this.rickismomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817042750959998664noreply@blogger.com