just a personal note ( a break between posts)

I have been trying to do this blogging once a week. Some weeks have multiple posts and others go more than 7 days between them. I don't want to sound like I'm complaining about my life, but just trying to show what it was like, both good and bad. I also would like to say again that I have forgiven everyone.I can't stress this enough. Yes, even my dad. There is a lot more that I could write, but it wouldn't be beneficial for any of us. As the writer, I don't enjoy writing about myself and it does stir up some old feelings that have already been dealt with. That explains why some of the blogs are longer than others and some are a bit further between posts. I am afraid that some of you may think I'm writing to gain some type of sympathy. That would be a very pathetic reason to waste our time. I am writing to help. At least, I would like to think I might be helping. I desire that whoever reads these posts, even if all of you suddenly stop and move on to other things, will come to know that you are not defined by the past, present, nor the future. You're involved with it and are invested, but its not what defines you. I hope that my posts will encourage others to discuss hopes and dreams, fears and regrets, etc and so on. Please feel free to comment, but don't feel that you have need to do so. This is only meant to be encouraging. If you're a parent, think about your parenting skills that are being developed. Whether you done this before or it's your first child. Its a learning process. You're human and you make mistakes. Be humble and admit that. Love your kids and they will respect you.Talk with your kids, not at them. Listen to them. Demanding respect and keep changing the rules and boundaries, you'll find yourselves in an ongoing battle with many unnecessary casualties. If you are a child, love your parents. Talk to them. Let them know what is going on with you. Your parents might seem like they know a lot, but they aren't mind readers. Too many problems these days arise from poor communication or none at all. I am probably the worst communicator, but we still need to talk to each other. Your parents love you and want the best for you, but sometimes we make mistakes as parents. Sometimes you make mistakes. Learn from those mistakes and move forward. This life is very temporary. Make the most of it as you possibly can. I will try my best to do the same.