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| A Story of Perspective When we are trying so hard to raise our kids to do the right thing in all things all the time, we sometimes can lose perspective when something less significant goes the wrong way. Leaders have said that whatever you are going through, it could always be worse. The following story was written to help one father keep perspective. A father passing by his son’s bedroom was astonished to see the bed was nicely made, and everything was picked up. Then, he saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow. It was addressed, “Dad.” With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope and read the letter, with trembling hands. “Dear, Dad. It is with great regret and sorrow that I’m writing you. I had to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mum and you. I’ve been finding real passion with Susan, and she is so nice, but I knew you would not approve of her because of all her piercings, her tattoos, her tight motorcycle clothes, and because she is so much older than I am. But it’s not only the passion, Dad. She’s pregnant. Susan said that we will be very happy. She owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter. We share a dream of having many more children. Susan has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn’t really hurt anyone. We’ll be growing it for ourselves and trading it with the other people in the commune for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want. In the meantime, we’ll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so Susan can get better. She sure deserves it! Don’t worry, Dad. I’m 15, and I know how to take care of myself. Your son P.S. Dad, none of the above is true. I’m over at Billy’s house. I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than the school report that’s on the kitchen table. Call when it is safe for me to come home. | Top | Share Your Thoughts... Be the first to comment on this article! |
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