tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post6866932659247386068..comments2023-07-29T14:31:32.720-04:00Comments on These Joyful Mysteries: A New SeasonKathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15035231628115404437noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-85572729839573280142013-05-09T22:00:00.494-04:002013-05-09T22:00:00.494-04:00enjoy them, it's not as bad as people say. Jus...enjoy them, it's not as bad as people say. Just be approachable, it doesn't mean being their friend, of course, but , they have to know... really know they can tell you anything.. even if you may not like it . <br /><br />Happy Birthday to Billy!!! That went fast !! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984270164290509519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-45958450358942905772013-05-09T20:13:32.942-04:002013-05-09T20:13:32.942-04:00Dear Kathleen,
The journey depends on the child. S...Dear Kathleen,<br />The journey depends on the child. Some need space; some need presence. All need patience and the realization that you treasure them. Dad says that the parents need to know that this may be a positive time or a difficult time, a contained time or an ongoing time. Eventually, if all goes well, it morphs into a lifetime of great joy as you watch the maturation of a fine adult. Love, MomMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-16635399371479426442013-05-09T13:33:58.168-04:002013-05-09T13:33:58.168-04:00I'll come to you for advice in three years. B...I'll come to you for advice in three years. By then, you should have it down pat :)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451797365712728579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-87904404911940752632013-05-09T09:49:44.116-04:002013-05-09T09:49:44.116-04:00Hi, Kathleen! I have lots of advice. Of course I d...Hi, Kathleen! I have lots of advice. Of course I do! haha :) Most of which is in this blog post--<br /><br />http://growing4life.net/7-steps-to-raising-the-perfect-teenager/<br /><br />So, in case you missed it --I think I wrote it right around the Allume Conference, I thought I would give this link here. <br /><br />At any rate, be assured that you will survive and it is possible to raise godly kids! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092895020112602101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-2707146969552341442013-05-09T08:36:31.910-04:002013-05-09T08:36:31.910-04:00Kathleen...I have that very same prayer tucked ins...Kathleen...I have that very same prayer tucked inside the front of my prayer book! I clipped it out of a church bulletin years ago...it is weathered and worn...and perfect.<br /><br />Happy 13 Birthday to your son...how exciting for all of you. And I have to tell you...the teen years hold their own magical secret. This little person whom you nurtured and taught and loved gradually becomes a friend, as well as a child. My realationship with Madison has grown from parent-child to parent-child\friend.It is rewarding to actually see those virtues you struggled to instill come to life.<br /><br />That being said...it is not all rainbows and butterflies! The one thing I would tell anyone who is raising a teen is this...Don't take anything personally. When things are said and moods are yucky...I try to say a quick prayer and remember how difficult being a teen can be. And I love.<br /><br />Sorry so long...Enjoy your teen, dear friend!<br /><br />P.S. You know...Peyton turns 13 in a few weeks...maybe we could arrange a meet and greet someday. We could be related!!!!! : )Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.com