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I am a 54 year old woman who has three kids. One was taken by her biological father when she was three and was just located this year. She is 35. I have three grandchildren, two I just recently found out about when I found my missing daughter. I have a twenty

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Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Hillary Clinton as the JFK of 2008: Fair comparison or blasphemy?: 1 of 14
Hillary Clinton as the JFK of 2008:I would have to say yes, and for Gods sake and our own we need to vote her into office.Now I know many people, mostly men who are going crazy at this point have decided to go to something else to read, but really, John Mc Cain? I have looked at both and although the Clinton woman is there I ... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties What to consider before renting an apartment: 3 of 15
Renters Beware, What you see may not be what you get!You get into the cute little golf cart and they race through the parking lot as you travel to the (model) apartment. The place looks great, the price is right and you think to yourself this is wonderful.Not so fast my friend, you may not get what you have seen and what you ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Appreciating the little things in life: 39 of 154
I was invited to be the topic of a magazine article in England.Much to my surprise I was sent to Delaware. Cost paid by them, for a photo shoot with my daughter who was taken 32 years ago by her father. She was found last year by me on the internet.We have had a wonderful relationship since finding each other. I have a great ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention Why it's time to ban smoking in the US: 3 of 11
Who's idea was this absurd idea anyway.I would think the economy would go into a depression if this were to occur. That would be like saying lets outlaw gasoline or to make it simpler for someone with an idea like this, lets ban alcohol.I myself do not drink but it is the right of the individual to choose to drink. The same h... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors Does ADHD increase stranger danger?: 2 of 7
I personally raised two children with A.D.H.D. and can tell you that it doesn't have anything to do with stranger danger.Many years ago we played a game with our children that was very much fun for them and us. We played what if a stranger kidnapped us? What would you do? How would you get away? How would you let someone know... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Children will be going without Christmas gifts this year: 2 of 5
Christmas morning as she woke her eyes were wide and the gifts were under the tree. She was only six but she was a happy child. She was hoping Santa would come.Her mother was working hard all week and was still asleep but she wanted to open her presents. She went into the bedroom and gave her mother a kiss on the cheek and sa... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Never giving up: 18 of 44
When you think of giving up, don't. I assure you that I can attest to the fact that thirty two years is a long time but I always had hope.I think giving up means that you never believe whatever it is you are looking for can not be found. This is far from the truth and I can prove to you that if you think something can not hap... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Do childhood vaccinations help or hurt the development of a healthy immune system?: 18 of 37
Let me first state the I think Vaccines are important.Then let me state that antibiotics are bad news. My kids doctor believed in them when my children were young, they are now in their twenties. She was always trying to push them on my when the kids were little and I pushed back. Over and over we talked about them and I repe... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Humor: Abuse of parents by children: 7 of 14
Ah yes the memory of young children has returned.Now mind you, I have been there with these kids, they are now over 21. I did my best and maybe it wasn't the best but we did try.I was strapped with two children who were ADHD and I can tell you, when other parents look at you and say they don't know how you do it, you just smi... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Mother and daughter reunions: 2 of 4
Thirty two years and the reunion is here.My daughter who was parentally kidnapped at three is finally here to see me.We have been apart for so long and yet it seems she has fit in like today is just another day.We visit, we laugh, we talk, we look at pictures. Everything is as if it all is just as it should be.We refuse to lo... More..