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Dear Agatha, Dear Agatha, Last week, I heard on the radio they are looking for more little sisters because they have extra big sisters available at Big Brothers and Sisters, I would like to tell other single parents a bit about our experience with the program. Two of my kids were in the BBS program. It was a little scary for me in the beginning. Somehow I thought that my kids would like them more than me, that I might lose them to these strangers. I soon found out what a great opportunity I had given to my kids. My son, who is now 19, had a really hard time growing up without a dad. His big brother was from Fairchild AFB. They were actively matched for 3 years, until his BB was transferred to Arizona. It's now been almost nine years, and he still talks about the car shows they went to. They still talk on the phone at least once a year. Kevin picked up male values from Matt that I could have never given him. Heidi, who just turned 18, found an understanding friend to talk to when she couldn't come to me with problems. She has grown into a much stronger young lady, thanks to the BBS program. I just want to say, "Take the chance give your kids a friend to help them when you can't! They will thank you for it." I can't even imagine what it must be like for a single father to raise a teenage daughter alone. Big Brothers and Sisters, a perfect present that even money can't buy.... — A Thankful Mom Dear Thankful Mom, Dear Mom, Thank you! See the BBS article for more details. — Agatha |
Dear Agatha, Dear Agatha, Will you please print this? I am 16 and have something important to say. — Cassie Dear Cassie, You go girl ... Here it is. We have added helpful numbers to the Bulletin Board on the back to help other kids out.— Agatha Talk Before You Walk! — by Cassie R. Do you ever just want to run away? Do your parents seem so mean you just can't live with them anymore? Well, ya know what? They are just about the only ones who really love you, besides God that is. My point is "Talk Before You Walk." This is really the best thing you can do for yourself. Stay home, talk to your parents, and tell them what is bugging you (if you are being abused, there are other places you can turn.) See if you can work it out and then you won't want to run away. I love my parents. We fight a lot, but then we talk and we work at settling things. Then everything is OK. I am not saying I get my own way, but somehow when we talk and work it out, things are better. So, try my advice "Talk Before You Walk" out. — Agatha |
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