Paint

I am hanging out with my cousins today. We had a painting party last night and it was just super fun!! We are finishing up today and will hopefully be through early, so we can SHOP!! We all know how I loooooooooovvvvvvvvveeee to do that. I have really just enjoyed spending time with my family. My sister came, too. It's just fun to be around people you can share things with that know you and don't judge you. We really need to take a look at ourselves before we make assumptions about people. Even people we think we know, they may just surprise you!!

Something to get fired up about!!

This was sent to me today from my Mom. I thought it was very interesting and should definately be seen. Please, read on!

Poem to MOM

My son came home from school today, With a smirk upon his face.
He decided he was smart enough, To put me in my place.

'Guess what I learned in Civics Two, that's taught by Mr.. Wright?
It's all about the laws today, The 'Children's Bill of Rights.'

It says I need not clean my room, Don't have to cut my hair
No one can tell me what to think, Or speak, or what to wear.

I have freedom from religion, And regardless what you say,
I don't have to bow my head, And I sure don't have to pray.

I can wear ear rings if I want, And pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like, Get tattoos from head to toe.

And if you ever spank me, I'll charge you with a crime.
I'll back up all my charges, With the marks on my behind.

Don't you ever touch me, My body's only for my use,
Not for your hugs and kisses, that's just more child abuse.

Don't preach about your morals, Like your Mama did to you.
That's nothing more than mind control, And it's illegal too!

Mom, I have these children's rights, So you can't influence me,
Or I'll call Children's Services Board, Better known as C.S.B.

'Mom's Reply and Thoughts Of course my first instinct was
To toss him out the door. But the chance to teach him a lesson
Made me think a little more.

I mulled it over carefully, I couldn't let this go.
A smile crept upon my face, he's messing with a pro.

Next day I took him shopping At the local Goodwill Store..
I told him, 'Pick out all you want, there's shirts & pants galore.

I've called and checked with C.S.B . Who said they didn't care
If I bought you K-Mart shoes Instead of Nike Airs.

I've canceled that appointment To take your driver's test.
The C.S.B. Is unconcerned So I'll decide what's best.

'I said 'No time to stop and eat, Or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can start to learn To make your own sack lunch.

Just save the raging appetite, And wait till dinner time.
We're having liver and onions, A favorite dish of mine.

'He asked 'Can I please rent a movie, To watch on my VCR?
''Sorry, but I sold your TV, For new tires on my car.

I also rented out your room, You'll take the couch instead.
The C.S.B. Requires Just a roof over your head.

Your clothing won't be trendy now, I'll choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get, Will buy me something neat.

I'm selling off your jet ski, Dirt-bike & roller blades.
Check out the 'Parents Bill of Rights', It's in effect today!

Hey hot shot, are you crying, Why are you on your knees?
Are you asking God to help you out, Instead of C.S.B..?'

Now, when I first read this, I was thinking that I would have laughed in that kid's face and busted his behind until the only thing he wanted to do was pray. But then I realized the Mom in the poem had the right idea!! Today, there are so many kids that do not realize how lucky they are to live the life they have. I know there are kids dealing with things that are unimaginable, but for those that aren't, they should be appreciative. I am praying for a turn around in the youth of this generation. I am pryaing that Kids today will stand up for what is right, instead of what they think will get them attention. I am praying that Kids today will stand firm in what they are taught and believe instead of being easily swayed. I am praying that someone, if only one, will be a light to this dark world and share the kindess and peace that Jesus stood for. I love kids, absolutely adore them. But I want to see a hunger and a desire for Jesus in them that is desperate that I can't stand them. I want them to be a fanatic, an addict, a rebel for Jesus Christ............................