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Many years ago, when I was very young.... before I was a mother myself...

A young couple asked me to watch their 2 year old son for the day.

Not really knowing what to do with him... I took him to a park to eat lunch.

We sat on a stone bench, under weeping willow trees. He layed in the grass, warmed by the sun, giggling at the squirrels and the birds. He fell asleep. When it was time to go... I picked him up, and he wrapped his little arms around my neck. It was the most incredible feeling. He trusted me. It was in my power, to keep him safe. I never felt so good in my life, and I never forgot the feeling. I knew at that moment two things, That I would always be responsible, and that I had a responsibility to be my brothers keeper. There have been many times in my life that I have made choices that jepordized my own safety. I have made mistakes that could have cost me my pride, my reputation, or even my life... if the winds had shifted just a hair. It is by the grace of God alone, that I continue to live, and breathe, and learn. And so, because I continue to live, I strive to be trust worthy. e. There is no greater feeling, and I know no other way. God, I get so philosophical in January. Who do you really trust? What does trust mean to you?

What a wonderful story! I am enjoying reading your thread lately, there lies within you all these cool thoughts and stories, and you write them so it takes us along with you. You are a poet/writer, weeder.

Trust-I trust in God, whom I believe in. Things He has given me to take care of are my children and my husband. I thought of him when I read your story, he is a child many times. It is a trust I must not misuse, because a child's heart is the most precious of things. When he asks for something, which is usually a small thing, I must be patient, I try to please him. For then I receive that smile-it is the one the young ones bestow on you, out of sheer happiness within a world that is still full of hope in everything. Is it not worth it, to see them smile, and smile back at them in return.....

Thank you for responding Suzie, your compliments mean a lot to me. You are wise and patient , strong, and able to postphone pleasures you desire, for the sake of those you love. It becomes clearer to me everyday, that so many people who need guidance are floundering, with no one to trust, and no one to serve as role models. In this chaotic world we need more voices of reason. Shouting over the din, drowning out negativety, peppering the sky with positive encouragement.... even if the price is being thought of as foolish. Trust. Ive placed my trust in the wrong hands many times. The price Ive paid for misplaced trust has only made me strive to be more trust worthy.

I trust my husband utterly, I know he is a good man and he always has mine and his childrens interests at heart.



I trust my parents to continue to give the unconditional love they have always given to my brother and I and our families.



I trust God, in that He knows what's in my heart and although I fail Him daily He knows me and I know that He will never place before anything that I cannot cope with, however hard it seems at first.

I was/am not very good at trusting other people with my children. I have to know them really well.

I am limited to 2 people I can leave Lucy with - you would be surprised how many people are not comfortable with administering epinephrine injections.

No one wanted Josh when he was younger :wah: :-4

As a brownie leader I had to have a background check, which is obviously a must for anyone left with children in their care. They have just introduced a new requirement that any adult present has to too. Are times getting worse or are people just becoming more cautious/aware.