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Comment on Dad “Rights” or “Privilege?” by Tim Dahl

Tim Dahl — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:17:13 +0000

Thanks so much for commenting!

I can’t think of turning away from my kids either. It goes against everything I believe. We might limit accessibility to family members, but that would have to be based upon something horrific. Gender issues isn’t one of those things.

Still, even if there is a viable reason (safety of family members for instance), to cut off our children from living at home, that still doesn’t take away my privilege/responsibility as a parent. I still wouldn’t “sever the relationship.”

The sad thing is, this kind of “scorched earth” policy is all to common among families. I see kids around me: kicked out for getting pregnant, gender identity, or just being the common rebellious teen. For me, none of those are reasons to sever the relationship.

Tim

Comment on Dad “Rights” or “Privilege?” by M. Lynn Delatte

M. Lynn Delatte — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:00:06 +0000

i strongly agree with what you say. For us in our family, the title “Mom” or “Dad” is one that is earned by loving your children and taking care of them.

I cannot imagine ever turning away from either of my children-trying to sever the relationship because of who (s)he is.

Comment on Almost Lost Christmas… by Rollin

Rollin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:42:06 +0000

Great post Tim! You are so very right!

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Rollin

Comment on Albertine… by Haunted by Albertine « Tike's Best Friend

Haunted by Albertine « Tike's Best Friend — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:08:10 +0000

[...] I don’t remember where I heard it, but I had to share it with the world back in 2008. [...]

Comment on Transfer – 7 Habits of Highly Effective Marriages by Tim Dahl

Tim Dahl — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:40:14 +0000

That is a good word! Showing appreciation is always a good idea.

Comment on Transfer – 7 Habits of Highly Effective Marriages by Benjer McVeigh

Benjer McVeigh — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:05:08 +0000

I would add, Say at least one thing you appreciate about your spouse every day. Even if it’s small it helps us not take our spouse for granted.

Comment on Forgive Us… by Susan

Susan — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:34:28 +0000

Lately, I find my hope in the phrase “once for all.” I’m studying Hebrews with a group, and that phrase jumped out at me again and again as I read the other day. It felt like relief, goodness, expectation of blessing – hope.

Comment on Forgive Us… by faithswalk

faithswalk — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:46:11 +0000

I find my support in God every single day. If we put our faith in man, we will fail. Faith in God brings success as long as we are willing to give HIM full control.

Comment on Post Funeral Thoughts by Tim Dahl

Tim Dahl — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:32:05 +0000

You are so right about saying things when they are around to hear them. I guess we get lazy with our relationships, though. We take them for granted, and don’t realize how important they are until they are gone.

Tim

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Comment on Post Funeral Thoughts by shrinkingthecamel

shrinkingthecamel — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:09:49 +0000

That was a beautiful tribute. I do believe God passes these things on. Now you are making me realize that it’s best to say these things while the person is still able to hear it. You just never know.