$7000 for the two of them to go to overnight camp for 10 days? Are you out of your mind?
Right now, I am just so disgusted with humanity. Anyone who says racism no longer exists in this country has their head buried in the sand, or up their butt.
When is enough enough ? I’m truly sickened by what’s going on in the world these days.
I’ve stopped paying attention to the news. I’m genuinely depressed over what’s going on.
It is not my fault you are so grossly overweight. You are the only one who can change that.
I want to believe that a small subset of people are causing all this heartache. I do believe this. But this election cycle appears to show there are many,many people in the USA that feel threatened by change and inclusion.
These election polls appear to have become sophisticated enough to be largely on target.
I never thought the jokes were predictive until right now.
I’ve always been one to see the glass as half full, but the state of our country and world makes me very, very sad.
Goodbye to you on Facebook. I was willing to overlook our political differences. You are entitled to your opinions. But when you name called people who disagree with you a line was crossed. Especially considering the term you used - a made up word which is part of a derogatory term for some individuals with disabilities. I don’t want to see any more.
Why is it that the people in your life who profess to be in it forever are the first ones to bail without a goodbye or explanation ? You win. I’m done. Good luck to you in the future.
I am so upset. I’ve held my tongue and turned and walked away at comments from your friends in person but I can’t stand it any longer. You are my elder relation, my senior by 20-25 years and you and your friends give me heartache. You get on Facebook and like the most hateful, bigoted messages and memes because your Sunday School friends think they are funny or represent your viewpoint - then the very next post you share asks your friends to “share if you love Jesus”. Really? Jesus didn’t want you liking the earlier post. I wonder if you are all really educated or just dumb old people too lazy to read and research and formulate your own opinion because it’s so much easier to be “better than someone else” when there are no intelligence tests or initiation requirements to join that club. You are all dumb as dirt and couldn’t support your beliefs if your life depended on it. And you wonder why Christianity is falling?
You’re all packed. Your room is empty of all that made it yours. You are excited as you should be. He is a fantastic young man, your new chosen community is wonderful. Your tenacity and determination over the past two years in a challenging position has paid off with a great new opportunity. You have found a perfect apartment. Your wings are solid, strong and ready to carry you securely and joyfully to this next phase.
How can 24 years have passed in what seems like the blink of an eye? I’ve been so blessed to have you reside here for these two post college years. Your father and I are grateful we’ve been able to offer this level of support.
Sorry for my tears…they are not for you…they are for me. I will miss you, I will miss being your mother in the way I’ve been for these years. You will, and must, forge the bonds needed to start your own family. Our bond must change. I know it won’t be broken. Your father and I will be your background as move forward and onward.
You will always be my little girl and you will always have us to support you, encourage you and cheer you on.
It’s time to fly my little one…I will wave you on…yes…with tears.
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We’re going to be just fine. 
I always have thought that I would die of old age or illness. Lately, I have been thinking more and more that I will be killed and it is all because of the instability of the world we live in.
I want to have grandchildren , but also fear that bringing children into this world isn’t necessarily fair anymore.
I too avoid the news because it is becoming unbearable.
People are so angry , hopeless and afraid
I don’t want to have grandchildren.
And all we get from the people who have the power to implement the vehicles that could effectuate change are “sermons on the hill.” We are being led by the least among us.
Once again you have the shrugged shoulders and oh well attitude.
Once again I figured out the cause and effect and the problem.
I cannot imagine not having street smarts and problems solving.
Trade off for a low income childhood v.s. your privileged one.
I have learned to value my gifts even if you wish I would give up.
Which is why we did not buy a new washer and dryer and dishwasher—I figured it out.
Your fear of looking stupid is holding you back.
Seriously?? They were partners for way more than half his life…most of which it wasn’t legal for them to be married. C’mon, bureaucracy, it’s painful enough…don’t make the family jump thru hoops right now for your silly paperwork. Our family supports his decisions.
P.S. 49 is way, way too young .....I'll miss you, dear brother....sad beyond belief, not only for me, but also that the world will miss out on your artistry....
So sad to see the "lost cat’ and “lost dog” posters… after the nation is done saluting its birthday. 
Never fails.