Feelings of Worth:

Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family. 

- Virginia Satir 

Borrowed from the Twelve Principle Quotes

Dogs on a Leash:

     I left a meeting this morning in Capitola and drove down a different street than usual. A woman ran along side the curb in the street. She was very pretty and wore a cream colored cable knit sweater with long pants because it was still chilly. When I glanced in my rear view mirror I spotted a large white dog that looked like a pit bull, and another large dog and a smaller one...all of them off leash run into the street from a house. The bulldog went straight for her butt and grabbed at her with his face. She stopped dead in her tracks and he lunged again. She spun around with her hands in the air.
     I slammed my car in reverse until I could get to her and yelled,"get into my car!" She jumped into the back seat and was visibly terrified. She reached for me with a trembling hand. She said, "thank you," several times and was nearly in tears.
     A middle-aged woman, barefoot in pajama bottoms and a sweater came out of the house screaming at the dogs who paid no attention to her. She yelled that she was sooo sorry... unaware of the trauma inflicted on this woman.We watched her collect them as they scuffled with difficulty. 
     When my passenger calmed down she stepped out of the car.The owner and the victim were talking when I left. This could have been avoided as could many incidences if only rules were obeyed. They were made for a reason. And You are not privileged!
                 PLEASE OBEY RULES!

Rules: Motherhood.

Herbie is blind  but I can certainly read this new sign that appears on the lawn.
So, I put his leash on the ground beside the sign and say, "stay."
I go into the clubhouse long enough to sign up for an up coming event.


I feel like I'm a dog-mother but my mind jumps to mother's 
of  all children,  made in the image and likeness of God.

Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs you will ever have.
No one ever tells you that. But, you will always be the mother.
This child will bring your greatest joy and your greatest pain.


It's important for children to learn early about their bodies.
That whatever their bathing suit covers is not be touched by ANYONE.
The doctor is an exception to that rule because a nurse or parent is present in the exam.

It isn't difficult imagining a stranger or crazy person molesting a child
 but a father or step-father molesting? I mean, after all,
they sit and eat at the same table, help with homework, give rides to school, protect and support this child.

 RAISE YOUR AWARENESS and TALK to the child that
looks normal or excels in school or sports and class. Yes...it can be her.
And TALK to the one that drinks or parties or is angry or promiscuous...Yes, it might
be her too.  Just be aware please and pay close attention to your sons and daughters.


If you think something is amiss...it is.
If you think something is wrong...it is!