Comments on: Fun, fun, fun, ’til Daddy takes the Mustang away

By: Jo Anne

Jo Anne — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 01:52:38 +0000

delayed reaction to this post, but I think i still have a picture you sent me of you in that car!!!

By: JessR

JessR — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:31:55 +0000

Great post! Modesty, common sense, and a good reminder of what should be our REAL priorities.

I had a big and ugly car in my teens, but I’m not sure it was safe, as it was made by the now defunct AMC motors. It even had faux wood paneling.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:11:54 +0000

Wow, your Mustang sounds so great. I can see how kids would like the car more than friendships; teen years are so tough.

Your kids will be fine not having a car at 16; you love them and that is what is the most important thing. Who cares what other kids think (I can say that now LOL).

This was a really great post… it takes me back in time a bit.

By: cassie-b

cassie-b — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:48:31 +0000

What a great post. Thanks.
Kids can be really hard on other kids. I guess it will always be that way.

And sometimes that leaves scars.

cas

By: Paul N.

Paul N. — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:59:56 +0000

Jamie’s right: rejoice in the Good Things the Lord sends your way.

My dad bought me a car when I went off to college. My grades weren’t good enough, so he took it away and sold it faster than you can say, “Wanna drag?”

Outstanding post.

Lemme know when you post a youyou.

By: Jamie Dawn

Jamie Dawn — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:51:18 +0000

You’ve heard it said, “Damned if you do; damned if you don’t.”
It seems you couldn’t win no matter what you did back when you had that car. The car set you apart from others, and they resented it.
True friends would not have resented it. They would have been happy for you and enjoyed the fun of hanging around and cruising with you.
I hope you find just the perfect house for your family and your budget. Your kids will appreciate having a pool, and you’ll be thrilled that they are having so much fun exercising!
They’ll eat really well too after all that swimming.
Rejoice in all the good things that come your way. Life throws us enough bad to deal with, so never feel guilty about your blessings.

By: Coll

Coll — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:19:32 +0000

Adolescents can sometimes be very cruel in their remarks, especially if there is some jealousy behind the words. Good for you for finding the positive in those cutting words.

By: Herb

Herb — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:08:49 +0000

Well, I was the kid whose dad worked in the factory and could barely feed us, let alone buy us things. If I wanted something, especially something extra, like pizzas, cokes, new clothes, etc, or, eventually, a car (1965 Chevy Bel Air), well, guess I better find me some work. I think it depends on the kid, too. One might be able to make school his “job” while another has to learn every lesson the hard way, no matter what education they have. I would never have thought to make a comment like that, though. I would have been impressed that you weren’t too good to work. You are right about it being what’s on the inside that counts. You can lose your looks, but you can’t lose who you are. Good post. The only time I’m ever disappointed when I come here is when there is no update.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 02:56:32 +0000

Excellent message, in that, jobs, things we own or what others think are not the defining elements of our journey. It’s interesting how clear that all becomes in our last moments. And how a simple the lesson learned might have salvaged what was lost.

By: Jolynn

Jolynn — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:49:30 +0000

Those things are hard to remember, but in the end when you purchase your house you will be much happier that you are in something that is perfect for your family rather than impressive to other people.