My husband and I have been involved mentoring and ministering to youth kidlets (Jr. High through College) for many years.  We love it because we love the "kids".  We hate it because there are too many of them that are hurt and lash out.  This is a very quick note to let you all know that too little, too late is a very real thing when it comes to our children.

There are many people out there who believe that when their children are older, that is the time to pay attention to what is going on.  I am here to provide a very BIG wake-up call.  Too little (time) when they are small is too late!  The Nebraska shooting victims were affected by such an example.  This young man had a bad upbringing.  Does that mean that we are justified in our poor behaviors?  Most definitely not!  It does shed light, though, as to why things happen and how things happen.  I realize that I cannot save all of the youth of today from being hurt any more than those who have gone before me.  However, I do hope to encourage you to spend time with your kids.  Invest in them now, while they are willing.  I promise you that if you do that, teenage days will not be quite as hard.  They will still want to be with you, to make you proud, and to succeed.  Oh for sure, they will still make their fair share of mistakes, but they will come back to you!  That is all a parent can pray and hope for, after all!

Not that I am perfect at this parenting gig, but I thought I could show a few photos of thigs we do now while the kids are young.  If you have any ideas, please feel free to share those here.  I want the best for all children all throughout this country, this continent, and the world!  Go have fun.  Go spend time.  Before it is too late!

I will be watching, reading, and writing about my kiddos and yours!  :)