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The Editorials offered in this newsletter are given to the Homesteaders as a general guide. They are not intended to replace ongoing professional therapy or active treatment by Physcians. They are intended to inform our readers in the most general format of some of the issues related to the "Grief Process" and dealing with the loss of a Loved One. We welcome letters to the Editor and actively encourage each and everyone reading this newsletter to let their VOICE be heard.
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Letter Submitted by: Oct. 1999 I truly believe that there are just plain mean people in this world. We can't blame it on videos, television or music. The people in this world have changed, it use to be, "Do unto other as you would have them do unto you." Now I hear people say, "Do it to others before they do it too you." It is so sad. No one cares anymore. When we took the discipline out of the homes and the schools and gave way to sitting in time out and not giving a child a good spanking when they did wrong, they now think this is their world and they can do with it what they want. They don't trust in God, government (which I sometimes myself wonder about that :>:>) they trust more in guns, and any racial problem they think is their's to settle themselves. Until we accept people for who and what they are and go back to live and let live, I really think this world will get no better.
EDITORS RESPONSE: Dear Gary & Anne; Thank you for contributing to our dialogue at the F.A.I.T.H. Star. It's nice to see our reader's getting involved!:) I must agree with your statement that, "...there are just plain mean people in this world anymore." This is very true. However, people don't evolve into certain behaviors for no good reasons. The mass media has certainly played a big role in bringing violence to our youth, and this cannot be ignored. The words in music today is different from the past, and the messages are more anti-social and psychopathic than ever. The views you expressed are from the old Christian beliefs that used to be taught in schools. Lessons like the Golden Rule, or the Good Samaritan are no longer allowed to be taught in our schools. The beliefs that our society where founded on, have been diluted by "new" Americans who do not share these views. Thus, our society recognizes their rights to be different, while basically deleting the privilege our founding Fathers used to score the Constitution. How sad! Discipline has changed. Lack of discipline is one thing, type of discipline is another. Discipline should teach the values of "responsibility" and "accountability". Spanking for some is akin to child abuse. I personally do not recommend "hitting", in any form. There are plenty of other alternatives to "hitting". Children MUST know the difference between right and wrong, while still maintaining their safety, self-esteem, and security of knowing they're loved. Discipline without love is child-abuse. I do agree the government sets a bad example to our youth today. In fact, sometimes it's hard to know who the 'real' children are. You are right, until we change our ideals, and become more accepting of our differences, we're in trouble. We should be heating our guns up to a point where they create productive metal products, not implements to kill.
Thanks again, your opinion is always welcomed!
Letter Submitted by: Sadie Oct. 1999 AWARENESS A handsome, middle-aged man walked quietly into the cafe and sat down. Before he ordered, he couldn't help but notice a group of younger men at the table next to him. It was obvious they were making fun of something about him, and it wasn't until he remembered he was wearing a small pink ribbon on the lapel of his suit that he became aware of what the joke was all about. The man brushed off the reaction, but the smirks began to get to him. He looked one of the rude men square in the eye, placed his hand beneath the ribbon and asked, quizzically, "This?" With that the men all began to laugh out loud. The man he addressed said, as he fought back laughter, "Hey, sorry man, but we were just commenting on how pretty your little ribbon looks against your blue jacket!" The middle-aged man calmly motioned for the joker to come over to his table, and invited him to sit down. As uncomfortable as he was, the guy obliged, not really sure why. In a soft voice, the middle aged man said, "I wear this ribbon to bring awareness about breast cancer. I wear it in my mother's honor." "Oh, sorry dude. She died of breast cancer?" "No, she didn't. She's alive and well. But her breasts nourished me as an infant, and were a soft resting place for my head when I was scared or lonely as a little boy. I'm very grateful for my mother's breasts, and her health." "Umm", the stranger replied, "yeah". "And I wear this ribbon to honor my wife", the middle aged man went on. "And she's okay, too?", the other guy asked" "Oh, yes. She's fine. Her breasts have been a great source of loving pleasure for both of us, and with them she nurtured and nourished our beautiful daughter 23 years ago. I am grateful for my wife's breasts, and for her health." "Uh huh. And I guess you wear it to honor your daughter, also?" "No. It's too late to honor my daughter by wearing it now. My daughter died of breast cancer one month ago. She thought she was too young to have breast cancer, so when she accidentally noticed a small lump, she ignored it. She thought that since it wasn't painful, it must not be anything to worry about." Shaken and ashamed, the now sober stranger said, "Oh, man, I'm so sorry mister". "So, in my daughter's memory, too, I proudly wear this little ribbon, which allows me the opportunity to enlighten others. Now, go home and talk to your wife and your daughters, your mother and your friends. And here," the middle aged man reached in his pocket and handed the other man a little pink ribbon. The guy looked at it, slowly raised his head and asked, "Can ya help me put it on?" This is breast cancer awareness month. Do regular breast self-exams and have annual mammograms if you are a woman over the age of 35. And encourage those women you love to do the same.
EDITORS RESPONSE: Dear Sadie; Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful story with us. Breast Cancer is a very treatable disease today, but like any form of Cancer, treatment success is increased dramatically by early detection. I would hope all of our readers take notice of this Article and it's importance. You have done us all a great favor with this article Sadie.:)
Thanks from all of us at F.A.I.T.H. Star! |