Inside Our Mother's Womb

A word is never uttered throughout the video, yet a commenter states... "this was really good, until the God part".

Regardless of one's view on religion or a higher being; You have to admit this video is pretty darn cool.  Whether you're a parent or not, this is how we all developed in our mother's womb; Which begs the greater question...

Why on God's green earth would a parent disown their gay child?  Better yet, a mother?

Are People Really This Stupid? Issue No. 38 - Mother Tosses, Flips and Tortures Baby

I don't know how old this video is.  But supposedly the FBI and others are looking for this Mother.

Quite honestly, this is one of the most disturbing videos I have ever seen.  And yes, unfortunately there are stupid people in the world.  But this goes beyond that...  I don't know...  is there anything worse than being stupid?  

Look, I'm not one for violence.  Really, I'm not.  BUT CAN SOMEONE KILL THIS BITCH!

Arrrrrghhhh!!  I am sharing and posting this video online so that if anyone knows or sees this person can report her right away.

Post Secret Fridays - Issue 118

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A Very Special Moment - Issue #7: My Son & His "Roommate" Invited Me To Dinner

OMG, I absolutely love this!  I definitely had to post it as "A Very Special Moment" on my blog.  The story is courtesy of Facebook friend, Kyle Ryan Palmer, who posted it on his newsfeed this morning.

Oh, how I love Mothers!  They are undeniably the best at EVERYTHING!!!!  And so very cunning too!

Check out the story below.

A Mom went to have dinner with her son who lives with his roommate.

During the course of the meal, his mother couldn't help but notice how handsome his roommate was. She had been suspicious about her sons sexuality but being a good mother she felt that he would let her know if and when the time was right but seeing the two together just made her more curious.

Over the course of the evening, while watching the interaction between the two she wondered even more if there was more here than meets the eye. Her son, sensing his mothers watchfully eye volunteered, "really Mom, I can tell what you're thinking and you can just get it out of your mind, we are just roommates and nothing more".

About a week later the roommate remarked, "ever since your mother was here the silver serving platter has been missing, do you think she took it?"

He responded, "Well I'm sure she didn't but I will email her and ask just to be sure" he sat down and wrote:

Hey Mom,

I'm not saying you did take the silver platter from the house and I am not saying you didn't take it but the fact remains that it has been missing ever since you were here for dinner.

Love,
Your Son.

A couple days later he got a response from his mother:

Dear Son,

I am not saying that you do sleep with your roommate and I am not saying that you don't sleep with him and you know I love you and could care less either way but the fact remains that if he was sleeping in his own bed he would have found the platter under his pillow.

When are the two of you coming for dinner?

Love,
Mom

Must Watch: The Secret of La Chancla

OMG, never fear "La Chancla" is here!  I'm laughing my ass off right now; Like a whole lot.  Only a Hispanic child would know where I'm coming from with this.  But feel free to watch the video if you're from a different ethnic background. LOL.

Ohhhh, the dreaded "Chancla" - that sandal that our mother's would threaten us with.  And boy, did it work.  I can't recall how many times our mother threatened us with it, but one thing is certain - we grew up dreaming about it.  All she had to do was say the word, and my sister and I would run for our dear lives!  No wonder we turned out to be great kids. **coughs**

The video will explain it all for you - it's a definite must-watch!

A Very Special Moment - Issue #5: Thank You Mom

Whether you're a mother, grandmother or even a father, having a child is A Very Special Moment, and this video is the reason why.

You may have seen the following commercial last summer during the Olympics, or possibly you never have.  In either case, now you have the chance to watch it again, or for the very first time.  Many "thank-yous" go out to Proctor & Gamble for paying tribute to our mothers in this intimate advertisement.  Be warned.. you may shed a tear.

A Very Special Moment - Issue #4: The Last Mile

Last night, Ryan and I were balling our eyes out after watching this astounding video.  And it isn't so much that it's a 15-yr-old boy sharing his feelings or his thoughts on a matter that is close to our hearts, but the fact the boy has the courage and willpower to stand up in front of hundreds of people and tell it like it truly is.

Watching this video last night made me witness the power of marriage, the power of love and the power of family come together; And it will for you too.  Watch this video, you won't regret it.   This truly is... A Very Special Moment.
 

Post Secret Fridays - Issue 107

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I Quote That - MOM

Post Secret Fridays - Issue 102 - My Special Issue

It's been a year since I last posted a "My Special Issue" of Post Secret Fridays and 3 months since I posted Issue 101 on my blog. But after watching the video below, I simply had to do it this morning. 

The video was posted by the founder of PostSecret, Frank Warren, and it's absolutely stunning. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend watching it. It has definitely made my morning, grateful to have the wonderful life I have, and happy to know I made a difference in many people's lives.

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Mother of the Year X 2

Why have I bestowed Krista Tillman "Mother of the Year times 2"?  Because she understands what most ignorant people don't, that people are going to leave your cities.  And because she's a loving, doting mother to a son who happens to be gay.  But it isn't just the fact that she's an understanding mother.  She's a dean of a college in North Carolina, and knows what she's talking about.  If these REDs keep going to the extreme far right on their issues, they will never understand the economic impact that will hinder their states in the future.

You may think that Texas is a Republican state, but it's only Republican because we have all those small tiny towns all over the state who hate everyone who's not white.  Little do they know, people have been leaving their small towns and relocating to cities that are more accepting - like Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio.  Watch this short 3 minute video - it's good.

Taking A Photo For Mom

OH I LOVE THESE GUYS!  If you're a mother of two sons, then this is for you. LOL.  On the other hand, if you're a mother of a son and daughter this would also make you laugh, if they're just as goofy as these two guys.  

It was Mother's Day yesterday so I simply had to share this video with you.

The Joys of Being a Parent: Thank You Mom

It's special things like this that makes being a parent one of the greatest joys in the world.  But it also makes me feel a bit nostalgic, because it's moments like this, that I truly miss my mother.  I love you Mom, even if you don't have Facebook, my words will always find their way to you.

Isn't This The Truth? School vs. College

Be prepared, because this is oh... so true! LOL.

OMG Hilarious! - ROFL Smartphone Texts

There's 6 more after the jump...

The Hard Task of Being a Loving Parent: Father Scolds Daugther and Destroys Her Laptop for Facebook Status

Videos are going crazy-viral these days, and since this is going around I had to blog about it.
I honestly didn't know what to post this under, because I have two series that are currently running on my blog, "The Joys of being a Parent," and "The Woes of being a Bad Parent."  

Obviously the parent isn't being bad, he's just trying teach his daughter a lesson after she wrote a harsh status update on Facebook about him, her mother, step-mother, and the "cleaning lady" he refers to as Linda.

So because there's no joy in having to punish or ground our kids, and the father was not being a bad parent, I will post this under, "The Hard Task of Being a Loving Parent."  It is a hard task.  What would you have done differently?  I respect my parents so much more today than I ever did for the scolding, grounding, spanking I received growing up, and there was no Facebook.  So just imagine. LOL.

Warning: Since this video seems to have gone crazy, I figure I'll post this notice. I'm going to read a letter my 15 year old daughter wrote. There ARE some curse words in it. None of them are incredibly bad, but they are definitely things a little kid shouldn't hear... not to mention things MY KID shouldn't say! If you want to see the original Facebook thread, it's located at: http://www.facebook.com/tommyjordaniii/posts/299559803434210

The Woes of Being a Bad Parent - One Child Left Behind

So on a snowy winter day, a momma is pulling her child on a stroller (pulling, not pushing), when she rushes to cross the street.  Except, momma forgot one important thing, the child she left behind.  

All I can say is, "thank God a patrol car with a camera beeped her ass". Geezus. The Woes of Being a Bad Parent!  And yes, she's a bad parent for not buckling that child in.

A Christmas Letter to My Gay Son

The following letter was written by retired teacher, Randi Reitan, who currently writes for the Huffington Post.  The letter was written to her son, Jacob and posted on the Huffington website. 

My intention was to share this with you before Christmas but I completely forgot about it.  But since it's almost the end of the year, there's no better time like the present.

My dear Jacob,

As I was going through a box of keepsakes, I came across a Christmas list you had written when you were a young boy. On the list were things we could easily find in stores, and I always enjoyed finding them for you, wrapping them up and putting them under our tree. You were always so appreciative and opened them with great joy. The joy Papa and I felt was even greater.

There is only one gift I want to give you this year. I have wanted to give it to you for many years. I have tried in every way possible to find a way to give it to you. It would bring me the greatest joy of all.

How do I give you equality? How do I give you back the years you have missed "not being equal" in this world?

Your high school and college years should have been ones where you dated and went to proms and dances with someone you were attracted to and wanted to spend time with as a couple. You should not have had to spend those years working for your equality. You should not have had to defend your dignity. You should not have had to miss out on the simple pleasures of a young teen and a young adult.

There is no way I can give you back those years, those times when you should have been having fun, enjoying life, and growing from those experiences.

You had a passion for justice even as a child. I remember when you were 4 and refused to eat supper until I had actually written the check for Save the Children. You were the watchdog in your kindergarten classroom after you felt your teacher was wrong to rip up a child's painting in front of the class in her effort to teach them to write their names on their papers. On that day you spoke truth to power so eloquently as you confronted your teacher after school.

As soon as you came out to us, you wanted to start a gay/straight alliance at your high school. We worried for your safety, but even more for the isolation it might have brought as you worked to make it happen. You reached out to students, teachers, and the administration and created your school's first gay/straight alliance. When you were in college and heard that there were students being kicked out of colleges simply because they were gay, you founded the Soulforce Equality Ride to confront that terrible wrong.

Each of those times you taught me to take action and not be silent in the face of injustice. You have led me, and you have taught me throughout your life.

Maybe that is why it is so hard for me to face Christmas each year and not be able to wrap up the one gift I most want to give you. As a mother, it is such a part of my being to want to nurture and love my children. It is the mother in me that wants to protect and provide for you. It is the mother in me that is hurting so much when I am helpless in being able to give you the one gift I have wanted to give you since the day you told us you were gay.

I want to give you equality. I want to wrap it up in a beautiful box, and I want to put it under our tree right now. I want to see you open it on Christmas Eve and with great joy live with it all your days.

I love you,

Mama

Post Secret Fridays - Issue 086

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What a Hot Mess: Want Some Paid Time Off? Plaster Your Mom's Pic In The Obituary

What a hot mess!  I can't imagine my mom finding out from relatives that she had passed away, and my mother not knowing she had.  

Seriously. Imagine your face plastered all over the obituary section of your local newspaper, and then showing up to work after a nice long vacation.  Actually, that sounds kinda funny.  People would be running all over the place thinking they've seen a ghost. LMAO.

Well, Scott Bennett from Brooksville, Pennsylvania was going to get paid for missing work, one way or another.  Even if it meant taking a picture of his mother, and posting a fake announcement of her death.  What happens next was more than he bargained for.

After mommy shows up at the newspaper's office to prove that she is, who she says she is, the police get involved. It's then they realize they have a serious case on their hands, LOL.  After a thorough investigation they end up finding out it was her son who made up the whole thing, because he didn't want to get fired from his job.

I think Scott probably took more time off than he should have, and needed to find something to cover all the days he had missed.  Otherwise, if he was gone for only one day, a simple case of "food poisoning" would've taken care of it.  Lol.  You reckon he still has a job?