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That it does Blanche!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 2:47 PM
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"Every day has worries enough of its own", Bel.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 7, 2006 at 2:46 PM
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Offbeats
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 2:45 PM
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Blanche
I shudder at the thought.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 2:45 PM
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Let's both hope so! God only knows what kind of wars will be going on in
6 years.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 7, 2006 at 2:43 PM
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Passion
Don't make bel cry...
posted by
Offy
on August 7, 2006 at 2:43 PM
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Blanche
I am hoping so!!!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 2:42 PM
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Six years is a long time, Bel, kids go through all kinds of visions of what
they want to be. Hopefully, that will change by the time she's 18.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 7, 2006 at 2:38 PM
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Offbeats! Passion!
Stop it before you two get my crying!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 2:38 PM
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You're such a good mom!
She's going to be fine as long as she has you and Carl.
posted by
Passionflower
on August 7, 2006 at 2:37 PM
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Blanche
She is 12 and I am hoping 6 years will make a difference. Carl already said NO WAY would he sign for her when she is 17, that if she is to do it, she will do it of her own free will. BUT she is Carl's daughter through and through and that means she is as hard headed as they come! I honestly don't think I could go through having her in a combat zone.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 2:37 PM
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bel
I think with you and Carl this girl just might stand a chance. The story about your Mother is truly disgusting. She should be in jail along with him! These things have a profound effect on me...Your doing a wonderful thing here and that is because your one very special lady! My heart goes to you!
posted by
Offy
on August 7, 2006 at 2:37 PM
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ARGGGHHH! Bel, how old is she right now? She has to have a parent's
permission to join up until she's 18. I think she's got a good heart to want to follow in her father's footsteps, but I hope she changes her mind before she gets old enough to join up. Maybe she could drive truck or a caterpillar if she is into heavy equpment.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 7, 2006 at 2:34 PM
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Blanche
I HATE IT!!!!!!! Her father is WHY she wants to do this. Carl told her he would rather she do anything but join the military. Pam's response "It's my dream to serve my country so you have to support me in it!" Little wench!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 2:32 PM
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Bel, fly choppers and drive a tank?!!! OMG, did her father just not get
back from a war zone? How do you feel about her putting herself in harm's way?
posted by
Blanche.
on August 7, 2006 at 2:26 PM
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Blanche
My goal in life from the day she came into my life was to give her options for her future. At the moment she wants to join the Army (heaven help me) fly choppers and drive a tank (guess she intends to cross level LOL).
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 2:17 PM
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That's the reality of the situation, Bel, Pam's mom is just an unfit mother
And that's something that's got to tear at Pam's heart, as much as she tries to be strong, how much contact with this screwed up woman can she stand? At least, she has goals, she's got you and her Dad to make her see that she has a future.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 7, 2006 at 2:05 PM
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John
We all have our bumps in the road mine just happened to be my mother LOL! thanks for the read!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 2:04 PM
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Babe
As competitive as she is, I would not be surprised.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 2:03 PM
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Blanche
Thank you so very much. I hate that she has to even deal with this crap, but I would rather keep her safe than let this crap continue.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 2:02 PM
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Bel, you are an amazing woman and Pam is so lucky to have you,
Can you imagine if she had to try to try to come to terms with all of this on her own? Unfortunately, it seems like mothers like yours and Pam's are all too common, covering up for the no-good men in their lives rather than cherishing and protecting their own flesh and blood. That is inconceivable to me. I cannot even imagine that, but somehow the biological wiring got screwed up.
I can only commend you for being so straightforward with Pam. At her age, the truth is a harsh pill to swallow, but the truth really does set you free, rather than living years in painful denial. Way to go, Bel.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 7, 2006 at 11:40 AM
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With you to cheer her on, she might even come in first.
posted by
babe_rocks
on August 7, 2006 at 10:35 AM
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bel_1965
After reading your post, bel, I realize how very fortunate most of us are in our relationships with our parents and children.
posted by
johnmacnab
on August 7, 2006 at 9:56 AM
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Blonde
I sure hope that will be enough. Thank you.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 9:10 AM
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Bel
Sounds like a tough situation to recount.
I'm glad that Pam has you to watch over her. 
posted by
BlondeAmbition007
on August 7, 2006 at 9:02 AM
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