Not My Babies!
19 Oct 2008 Leave a Comment
in Random Ramblings of a Striking Diva Tags: christian parenting, parenting, purity
Everywhere we look, in print, on the tv and in movies, we are told “If it feels good…do it.”
What about “If it IS right?” I’ve been tempted, I’ve been judged, I’ve had real temptation in my life and sometimes I resisted and sometimes I gave in. I know what it’s like to let your ‘feelings’ rule your life.
But as life goes on, I’m learning that it’s our duty…to our families and to the ones we love…to do what IS right. Sometimes we have to be a little unselfish. Sometimes we have to look beyond our society’s definition of ‘success’ and see the truth.
I have two daughters on the verge of their teenage years. I tell them all the time that they are special. That they are precious. I want them to choose purity. And I have met people who tell me I am unrealistic, that kids will be kids and kids should be educated about sex and given condoms… WHAT?!??!? Are you serious? Do you really think that telling them they are totally free to have sex as long as it’s protected is being a good parent? If that’s the case, I’m going to pray for you….because that is such a cop out. Be a parent. Build your children up. Tell them that a person who loves you will honor you, honor your boundaries and beliefs. Empower your children – daughters especially – to expect more from the person they care for.
I know a young woman named Rachel who is 21. She is a virgin, she has prayerfully entered a relationship with a young man who was willing to not only court her, but also her family. When she was out of town, this young man came and spent time with her parents and siblings. They prayed about whether or not they should date. She has made a commitment to not even kiss a man until she is married. I LOVE her heart. I love that she honors herself and her parents. I love that she honors her relationship with God and that her boyfriend also honors this. She is not militant in her ‘rules’. She doesn’t run around telling everyone her “criteria” for a man. But rather, sweetly proclaims her love of the Lord and her wish to honor her upbringing.
This is what I want for my girls. I want them to find a man that loves the Lord and treats them like precious treasure…not like “whatever”….
I know I can’t be with my girls 24/7 and that if they choose another way then I will still love them. I just want to let them know that they have the option – not just a condom.
Life is Happening…
26 Aug 2008 Leave a Comment
in Random Ramblings of a Striking Diva Tags: ATVs, life, parenting, school, work
….here in Wyoming. We are moving forward and even though I wish I could be settled like we were in Washington – we are trying to respect the transition process….
The girls started school today – they are riding the bus for the first time and after putting them each on their buses I came home….and SLEPT! I was wiped out! I was worried they’d get off at the wrong stop, not know how to walk to our new place…it was a little embarrassing how much that worry drained me. And you know what…they made it home safely – without a single hitch.
This Wednesday me and hubby begin our new jobs – we’re both a little nervous, scared, excited, curious – but when I’m worried my husband is strong. When he is worried I try my hardest to console him. I’m not the greatest at this but I try….
We’re starting to see why condo living is not our first choice. Luckily, my husband knew from the beginning that the shortcomings of this condo would be a great motivator to begin our homebuilding preparations.
We have a “toy fund” that we created when my husband sold his motorcycle. We have agreed that this money would only be used for fun toys for our ranch: ATV’s, dirt bikes, etc. We went out shopping today and were shocked at the prices! We really are too cheap to pay retail. We went online and started to look and one place that has GREAT prices and is only 10 minutes from my brother in law’s house. He has agreed to go look and see if it’s a good place to purchase from (no fly-by-nights please!).
I am trying hard to make friends at the church but I think that I should not force anything. True friendships develop over time…. And I learned that this week. I miss having friends though. I miss my old friends and have been staying away from them…. It’s hard to talk to them because I miss them so much… I don’t want to sound like a sap. I don’t want to call and complain. I know I need to call… Maybe tomorrow.
Anyway – that’s my striking life this week. Ever changing, always an adventure…
