First, I'm almost done the afghan - just need to seam two more panels on. I'm so happy with it - I love the colors and it will be a wonderful compliment to our living room.
I've been thinking a lot this week about my sons and what it takes to raise children in this world. It's scary how much bad is out there. There's so much good I want for them, and I don't want them to think everything will be handed to them. They need to know how to work and struggle through things, but I don't want their spirits to break and for them to give up. I want them to look back at their childhood and smile, but also to have learned the lessons they'll need to prosper in the future. I know there will be disappointments, but I hope they'll learn from them. I want them to count on each other and learn how to trust others. And I hope they have common sense. I worry about drugs and gangs - I know their lives will be touched by both influences, and I hope they have the character not to give in. I pray that they learn the value of hard work and the value of a good friend.
Of course above all I hope and pray that they are happy and content in this life.
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