It's funny that your writing this because, well, I've always been a church goer, and my son stopped when he was in high school. Just recently, he started going to church with me again. They change, they grow up, and I believe, they go back home. Home to what they were taught. Home to the God they have always (really) believed in. So no matter what it may take years, but I believe M will always know what you've taught him. Good post!!!

Ellie, we have so much in common, its scary!!! Hahaha...when did black leather and lace go out of style? Black leather just keeps getting reinvented every year. I can't part with mine...nor the lace...it's just that some years it's on the outside and some years its on the inside.

I taught for years and so I have always been a big sucker for holidays. I miss the days of dressing my kids up and running them around the neighborhood for treats! And, who am I kidding...? My costume was as important as theirs!

The more I read your blogs the more I feel simpatico with you. It makes me smile...a soul sister, I guess!

I simply LOVE Halloween! The costumes, the whole mood that it sets. Unfortunately, we're supposed to have downpours this year, not good for the little kiddos running around! :(.

What a wonderful thing your son is doing! I did clinicals in a hospice unit, when I was in a Nursing Assistant Program in highschool. It's definitley an eye opener and really makes you appreciate the smaller things in life; such as how you live your life, and appreciating the smaller things that surround you. There are some, that would say that your surrounded by death, in a workplace as such. But I thought of it as a new beginning, a new life for these individuals. Passing on - was beginning a life of no sickness, no pain. Them simply being healthy, smiles & laughter.

(Sorry got long winded). Have a great rest of the week!! :).

thought there was an inner bikerchick in there.. don't worry about M.. if he got a good solid grounding in faith.. he won't really lose it.. when he needs it, he'll find it.. just be a good example..

Yu know its funny how Jesus leads us where he wants to go but still gives up free will to do it. I also have strayed from the church but not my beliefs. I hold steadfast in my faith (Baptist) and although I don't go to church, I still believe in what my mother instilled in me when I was a child. Although she would differ becasue she is desperate to get her kids back in church. But M just needs to test the waters and see what else is out there. He will come back. 9 times out of 10 they usually do. I know what made me come back was after I had my son. I prayed a lot when I was pregnant and I still do. Trust me working at a hospice is the recipe he needs to "see the light" if you will. Stay strong in your faith Ms. E and he will see what he was missing.

You are a wise young woman, KK. I think you're exactly right. God has placed M where he needs to be to see the light. And, if not this go-around, the next one :) M has a good foundation, I will keep praying and God will keep working on him. It took me until my 30's to return to the faith, so I have to be patient with him, too! Thank you for your story and your advice, well-spoken and I hear you! Good luck with the move and the new job! xoxo