Yes, they put me though some pretty good times. I have one who loves to explore. One who so was incredibility shy he wouldn’t talk to any one. One who feared nothing. And the youngest, just loves everything in life. They have kept part of what they started out with but they have grown into amazing teens & children.

Recently I told someone that my children saved my life ... she did a double take, because many think "you have kids & life is over." When you have children, you get to see life in a new way. You get to see life again through a child’s eyes ... each of my children has a different view on life and how they see it. Which means I get 4 different views from them. Does that mean they really saved my life?

When I had my stroke, my kids were here for me ... they were the one who helped me. That is what I meant. If it wasn’t for them, I probably would have faded away. Who would have known? I would have had a different life with out my children in my life ... but because my children are in my life that explains it.

They are so special, so important ... they are the future. What they learn growing up, what they experiences, and what we show them ... that is what really matters. As long as I teach my children to treat others as they wish to be treated, then we are doing pretty well. Pity we cannot convince the rest of the world to do the same.

Tonight I watched some mom’s with their kids ... some kept a tight grip on them, and a few allowed them a bit of freedom. It’s always interesting to wonder why the variety on "controlling" children. Because in the end there is no control, there is only teaching them to become the person they should become ... respect, consideration, knowing right from wrong & doing the right thing, & so on.