tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558752877858354748.post6710758275966177388..comments2013-02-21T12:59:03.067-07:00Comments on Life Flying By: Coming into ParenthoodO'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18385689859965073018noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558752877858354748.post-51589673713515964572009-01-22T23:03:00.000-07:002009-01-22T23:03:00.000-07:00A.J. It is a special thing when a man can openly a...A.J. It is a special thing when a man can openly and honestly express his feelings and beliefs. I am pleased to see you take a leadership role in your family. I am honored to have you as a son-in-law to lead my daughter and grandaughter through life.<BR/><BR/>dadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558752877858354748.post-34901211221574738032009-01-22T16:43:00.000-07:002009-01-22T16:43:00.000-07:00Yes, Christmas is very commercialized and I hate t...Yes, Christmas is very commercialized and I hate that and do not buy gifts just because it is Christmas or any holiday as it has gotten so out of hand, but I buy out of love for you and Sammi and Sadie. You know this anyway. I have the Christmas tree up because of the special ornaments, some from the boys growing up and some that my Mom and friends have given to us and this is our tradition and to go to Mass and celebrate Mom's birthday along with the birthday of Jesus and have good food and visiting with you and friends. Granted it would be easier not to put up decorations and then take them down, but it is a special time and having Sammi here made it even more special as babies have a way of doing. I wish that people could get along with all the traditions and cultures that we all share, but probably won't happen because of human nature. Christmas brings hope that maybe there could be peace in all of us, even for just one day.<BR/><BR/>We of course will abide by what your wishes are for Christmas or anytime. We are grateful for your honesty and conversing your hopes and dreams for each other and Sammi with us. We love you all so very much and I hope this makes some sense as I am not as good as you are with saying what I mean. It takes me longer.O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18385689859965073018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558752877858354748.post-15684306883190225552009-01-21T23:45:00.000-07:002009-01-21T23:45:00.000-07:00Wow, now I understand why I could not sleep and fe...Wow, now I understand why I could not sleep and felt compelled to go to the computer. Of course, we will respect your decisions as the Abba of your family!!! We may not always be on the same page but I can live with that if we ALWAYS keep the communication alive. <BR/>So, thank you for being so honest and loving with your thoughts. You know me, I love honesty done in love. <BR/><BR/> mom, grandmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com