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Thursday, July 30, 2009

God Bless The Child

I was going to write about something else tonight, but after watching Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) I changed my mind. Anyone who watches the show knows Sheree’ recently went through a divorce, losing her home, etc. During one of the segments, she mentioned that even with a court order her ex-husband wasn’t paying child support and he didn’t make the mortgage payments on the one they once shared so she was forced to move. As she was putting her kids to bed, she said one thing that made me think better of her; she stated that her ex-husband has never really had a relationship with his kids. Now, it wasn’t so much what she said but how she said it that struck a nerve.

In the first season of RHOA, Sheree’ was not the most likable person, basically I thought she was down right arrogant and intolerable, but the sadness in her voice tonight when she made that statement broke my heart. I realized, that most of us women (not the crazy ones) want our kids to have strong relationships with their father, no matter what happened or didn’t happen between the parents themselves. Let’s face it, the relationship a child has with their parents is crucial, and when one parent decides to walk away only the child suffers. The damage could be irreparable. It’s no surprise that young women are experiencing low self esteem and allowing their bodies to be used by any man who gives them attention or why young men abuse women both emotionally and physically. What example do they have? Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying a woman can’t do it on her own (my mother did a wonderful job I think), but make no mistake, I came from a very close family and my grandfather was the best example of a man anyone could choose to place in their child’s life and I am eternally grateful. Sheree’ is strong and she proved it tonight by moving on with her life and making sure her kids are loved, so she will be fine.

Whether or not we “chose” to become parents is not the issue, our role is the same. We have a responsibility to our children to give them the best chance possible. This means putting the bickering aside and doing what’s best for the child—at any cost. Men, understand there is never a good time to walk away from your child. You could be missing out on the best experience of your life. Women, it doesn’t matter that this man may not want you, don’t make the child pay the price. Children are a gift from God and we should be proud of the roles we’ve been chosen to fulfill.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Michael Vick was released from prison but is he Free?

Yesterday, NFL commissioner Robert Goodell “conditionally” reinstated former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick to the NFL. However, although Mike can participate in spring training and play in the final 2 games of the Pre-Season, he still has to sit out for the first 5 games of regular season, and this is all assuming he is picked up by a team before the season begins. The question that everyone seems to have is “Is this fair?” My answer is “NO”. As a football fan and a human being, I am outraged at the superior attitude Mr. Goodell has decided to take. I am not condoning the actions of Michael Vick but what he did was wrong and he should have been punished and punished he was. The justice system punished him in accordance with the Federal Law and his sentence has been completed. I cannot and will not say this is an issue of race, but I will say it is appalling that the NFL commissioner has decided to bow to the pressure from PETA and other animal rights activists when justice has been served. When will his punishment end? The final word belongs to the Creator since the legal system has taken their appropriate action and the judgment should be his alone.
I wish Michael Vick luck, from what I can tell so far, he will need it.