tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post2996609094904748577..comments2023-03-24T07:16:23.994-07:00Comments on Observations from the Cuckoo's Nest: Dragging out the Soap BoxTerri Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02725449450869870709noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372218229550567460.post-64078332171044406352012-03-13T09:54:19.276-07:002012-03-13T09:54:19.276-07:00YES YES YES!!!!
And especially in church for the ...YES YES YES!!!!<br /><br />And especially in church for the love of God. We take our kids to Mass every single week, sometimes more than once if we go to the Shrine and we take them to Adoration (although not for more than a few minutes- they are still toddlers). Sometimes, usually depending on the homily and it's length or, how to put this nicely, boring tone???, the kids will want to stand up or put their feet on the back of the pew. We fix the situation, but it always makes it 10 times worse (100 times worse) when someone gives them a dirty look. They are kids. We are trying. And, if they become crazy, we take them out into the Narthex because we are trying to not be disruptive (while teaching them good church behavior).<br /><br />The other night (we were at the Vigil), Bobby tapped the woman in front of us's shoulder. I was mortified. But she turned around and said "Hello, Young Man. Dont you look handsome today!" She was elderly and gave him the kindest smile. He was well behaved the rest of Mass, except when he nearly barreled me over to give her the Peace. <br /><br />Sometimes all it takes is a nice word (or a word of encouragement to a parent who is struggling and trying). Yes, there are horrible folks who dont do a damn thing and for that I'd like to ring their neck because it isnt just their kid it is them too. But for the most part, you are absolutely right. We dont know the ins and outs of their day or what they've been through or how their child struggles. We shouldnt judge, but encourage and support- even a stranger- as best as we can.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.com