Today I went to a funeral for my friend Bob's daughter. She was the light of his life, every time he would talk about her his face would light up. I cannot imagine what he is feeling right now. I am sure that he never imagined a time when she would not be a part of his life. The fact that she had Down's Syndrome meant that she would always be with them and in their care. It is never easy for a parent to lose a child, especially one that is so innocent and loving as she was. Everyone that met her loved her. My heart goes out to my friend and his family in their time of heartache.
My children mean the world to me and I can not imagine ever losing them. I would do anything to protect my children and keep them safe, and if anyone tried to hurt them I don't know the lengths that I would go to in order to protect them. There are so many people in this world that hurt children, or go out of their way to avoid taking care of their own. I look at my kids and I can't understand how anyone can treat children with anything other than love and affection. I am not a perfect dad, but I love them and enjoy spending time with them, and I would do just about anything to insure their safety and happiness. Nothing angers me more than deadbeat and abusive parents. If you bring a child into this world, whether on purpose or on accident, you have a responsibility to love that child and teach them, in order for them to grow up to be a positive influence on society instead of a leach.
If you have children, hold onto them and show them how much you love them. Sometimes that just means being their for them. Treat your children like people, not pets. Teach them to do the right thing and to think for themselves and not be a sheep in society. We have always tried to show our kids that we respect them as individuals and that they have a right to express themselves and their opinions as long as they are respectful. Our children will, hopefully, grow up to care for others and treat everyone with the respect they deserve. Our children are intelligent and caring people right now, so I have hope that they will continue to be that way as they grow into adults.
Love your kids, teach your kids, and show your kids the way to make a positive impact on society. They don't have to work for Greenpeace or constantly volunteer helping the homeless. Just being a good productive member of society can make a positive impact. I love my children and I hope they know I always will.
