tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545490918488056044.post6567227158249383592..comments2023-04-06T09:43:28.652-05:00Comments on Notes from the Laundry Pile: Surprised by a Teachable Moment...Amelia Antwilerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17584920083164732963noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545490918488056044.post-79987977679872369812008-09-04T18:40:00.000-05:002008-09-04T18:40:00.000-05:00I don't think a parent is ever really ready to ans...I don't think a parent is ever really ready to answer those questions. <BR/><BR/>And I get annoyed with the way peopel treat smokers too- look down on them, etc. I know it's not good to do, but the person is still a person and should be treated that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545490918488056044.post-10176425044010549972008-09-04T11:36:00.000-05:002008-09-04T11:36:00.000-05:00My Mom is a smoker, and my kids are often exposed ...My Mom is a smoker, and my kids are often exposed to it...I always have a negative reaction when we talk about it...I need to be more like you...more about the health issues and not the icky smell!Dapoppinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170185334349270932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545490918488056044.post-84790690080981711592008-09-03T14:12:00.000-05:002008-09-03T14:12:00.000-05:00As someone who has lost a mother-in-law (when my s...As someone who has lost a mother-in-law (when my son was 11 months) and a father-in-law (when Sierra was a baby) to lung cancer caused by smoking, I would say that smoking is an unhealthy habit.<BR/><BR/>That is not to say they were bad people because they smoked. I miss them, especially my FIL, who was like an extra father. You could focus on the fact that all of us have our vices, unhealthy habits that we really should stop but haven't for whatever reason. Smoking is just one of the more noticeable unhealthy habits. We're not perfect, you know?<BR/><BR/>And you really shouldn't overthink these things. It's not exactly healthy. ;o)<BR/><BR/>Peace and Laughter,<BR/>Cristinajugglingpayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10921293051956441475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545490918488056044.post-8956615507318018552008-09-03T11:41:00.000-05:002008-09-03T11:41:00.000-05:00hmm i can think of something else that isn't healt...hmm i can think of something else that isn't healthy...overeating...ahem, not that i struggle with that or anything. i absolutely love those precious moments w/ our kids when we can explain things with grace and love!Growin' With Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475275047957595272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545490918488056044.post-70661288043703102182008-09-03T06:36:00.000-05:002008-09-03T06:36:00.000-05:00That's just great. Last Summer we had a similar si...That's just great. Last Summer we had a similar situation with Hooters. They asked me if people who like birds go there since it has an owl on it. My husband smiled from ear to ear and said I could take that one. Boy oh boy kids will stretch you.Livin' Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11446508670489655747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545490918488056044.post-5785851485582765472008-09-02T22:19:00.000-05:002008-09-02T22:19:00.000-05:00For five years General Mayhem prayed for God to he...For five years General Mayhem prayed for God to help his grandmother stop smoking. He's 11. Many times during those five years the General would publicly ask for people to pray to God and ask him to help his Grandmother quit smoking, such as when prayer requests were asked for at church services or in a youth group. He didn't do it because as a smker she needed anything more than a non-smoker. He just knew that she needed help, and God was the One who could help her. She quit smoking this year. I'll only say this - none of us are so healthy or so wealthy that we can afford to turn down a prayer on our behalf.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358631883472544059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545490918488056044.post-34234485027269915332008-09-02T20:20:00.000-05:002008-09-02T20:20:00.000-05:00Yeah, car rides past billboards have created some ...Yeah, car rides past billboards have created some really interesting and scary question and answer session in the Gang's various vehicles over the years.<BR/><BR/>What's abortion?<BR/><BR/>What's a foster home?<BR/><BR/>What's that lady wearing?<BR/><BR/>Why is that lady almost naked Mommy?<BR/><BR/>:OThe Gang's Momma!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12478478224173323982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545490918488056044.post-25751067174834234452008-09-02T18:23:00.000-05:002008-09-02T18:23:00.000-05:00We must be related somehow. This summer, we had th...We must be related somehow. This summer, we had the same conversation. Really, now. This is getting scary.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10501617514638623172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545490918488056044.post-71054158119553386832008-09-02T17:53:00.000-05:002008-09-02T17:53:00.000-05:00I love those car rides! The ones where we have int...I love those car rides! The ones where we have intersting lessons we did not expect to have.<BR/><BR/>On the side, I started back at work today. There are a couple of co-workers that I enjoy "hanging out" with. Because today was a "meeting" day, we were all going out to lunch. I asked these two if I could ride with them. Their response, "We're smokers." I said I don't mind, I wasn't going to pass judgement. They both mentioned how there "are others that do", made me think along the lines you mentioned. I pointed out that if anything, it is my hope that they stay healthy, because I enjoy their company, and then I let it go.<BR/>Thank you for the reminder to teach my kids that it is not our job to judge, only to show compassion.Poopsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00143223201544964650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545490918488056044.post-71039565758702922502008-09-02T17:51:00.000-05:002008-09-02T17:51:00.000-05:00Not exactly healthy? No not really. Your kids cr...Not exactly healthy? No not really. Your kids crack me up. Oh -and you do too!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00307333354110021492noreply@blogger.com