MaineGal

My son had kidney surgery when he was a year old, and I felt so sorry for us. That is...until I got to the hospital and saw all the other children. I became very thankful for the hand that was dealt us, and the children are still in my thoughts on a pretty regular basis..even 9 years later. I hope all goes well for your niece!

Thanks!! Not many others in here...I'd hate to see what happens in a deodorant thread!! Evidently if it doesnt happen on PCOM, it doesnt happen at all! LMAO

LOl--Shame on me!!! I floss every day, sometimes twice. Its an OCD type of thing for me. I cant believe I havnt posted this sooner!!!

Looks good. Sounds like better conversation than I get at home sometimes.

I think it takes a while to get organized when something like this happens. When 9/11 happened, I was working at a trucking company in Maine. We donated a truck and 2 drivers and they hauled a tractor trailer load of water that was donated by Poland Spring to them. I dont remember how long it took, but it was a really long time before the water was put to use. And that was in our own country, with supposed plans and resources in place. With the disaster that is in Haiti, roads blocked, no buildings available to dispense from, etc, it is understandable that it takes a while to get in the gr

I'm not trying to sound insensitive, but I have to agree with you. As I understand, a great amount of money has been sent to them in the past...where has all that gone? The government building collapsed...which you would think would be the first thing that would have good infrastructure from the money that is sent. Again, this is a great catastrophe and my thoughts are with them and the people aiding them. It isnt their fault if the funds havnt gone to where they are supposed to in the past.

Thanks JMT! Also, lets set aside the donation portion of it. As far as compassion, lets look at the recent tragedys that have happened right here in Paulding county this week. It has affected our families, our children, their schools, etc. People are paying tribute to these events as well. Is it compassionate to turn our backs on our neighbors in their time of need, to devote every second of every day to Haiti? I think that most people who could donate money, have or will, and many more will pray. This will weigh heavy on our hearts and in our minds, among the other things that

Are you saying PCOM should set up a donation center? There are plenty of places to donate with ease, that PCOM doesnt need to be an in-between for this. As far as the prayer comment--that was uncalled for. Many times people pray WHEN THEY DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO!!!

I didnt have the pleasure of knowing Caleb, or hearing him sing in person. I just watched the clip and what beautiful voices they have. Prayers said for the family and friends.

I watched Letterman as a teen, and havnt been able to stay up late enough to watch any of them in years. Personally, I never like Leno, but really liked the fact he was on at 10. I was able to watch some, if not all of it. I wish Leno was just staying where he is at. I also dont really think Leno is behind all the hooplah, as much as it is a management/ratings thing. Leno needs to stay where he is or take the back burner...it was his choice to change in the first place.

I'm working. We only get the major holidays (New Years, Christmas, Independence Day, etc) off. I dont mind though because its an easier day not having to get the kids up and ready in the morning!!

That is funny!!!!

We would all have to home-school if that happened here! Not this much snow, but I remember as a kid we would have snowbanks high enough to sled down, and much higher than a car. I did have one winter 4 years ago, when the snow drifted halfway up my front door due to the wind blowing just right. Ugh...Have I told you all how much I love it here???

I guess if her Mom operates a daycare, she should be able to care for her grandchild. I didnt catch this part. I'm done defending her. Sorry guys!

Yep, no matter how bad you think you have it..someone else has it worse.

Good point!

Understood. I dont think she should get any benefits as a veteran, that is for sure. I really dont know the consequences of being "charged" either, which would make a big difference. I also think that the people that agree to the military to be the child's caregiver should be held responsible. If you take over parental rights, you are held as that childs caregiver. I think a dishonorable discharge, with no benefits should be sufficient. End the freebies. I agree, she may have been using the system, but I also think that this situation could come up in a valid way that would need to be look

No, I dont know what is going on in her mind and neither do you. Maybe the grandmother should be charged, after all she is the one bowing out after making the agreement. NC: I agree. She should have gotten out when she had the baby..had she known her mother would back down. Or had she known that the military was not right for her after becoming a mother.

18 years is a long time to count on nothing changing. She did choose a person to care for the child. Now, something has changed, and that is not possible. Have not lost my mind, just using common sense.

There should be certain circumstances that someone should be relieved of their duty. Of course, the circumstances should have to be proven, but I dont think joining the military should be a "sentence" so to speak. Things happen. Things change. This is American. Not North Korea, not China.

So, if heaven forbid, you passed away, or was disabled to the point you couldnt care for your child...you think it would be okay for your child to hit the foster system, rather than your husband be discharged?

First, I dont think having parents that can care for your children is a prerequisite for having children of your own. If we would rather put a child in foster care rather than allow a FIT parent to be with them, that is a shame. Sounds more like a policy from China or something. I think we should treat our military personnel and their families with a little respect. Well, maybe we should just get some of the lifetime welfare recipients to care for them while the parent is away.

I made a commitment to my employer as well, but I wont have legal charges brought against me if I cannot fulfill them. Family values first. Not every single parent has their "plan" fall out from under them. The military personnel do a lot for this country and it would NOT be a wise decision to just throw their CHILDREN away. We are both talking about a CHILD, right?

I dont think she should be charged. Circumstances change and we need to keep ahold of family values. It is against the law to abandon your child or leave your child at a place that you dont trust. If she truly has no place she trusts for her child, she should not have charges brought against her.

I wasnt meaning that the evil brought it on. What I meant was, wouldnt everyone believe in evil, to a point? Does it make you a bad person for acknowledging that it is there? I'm trying to distinguish the differnece between believing in it, and worshipping it as if it is good. Thats all!