tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-194687283298919576.post351388338285512663..comments2022-03-26T19:38:21.233-07:00Comments on Martian Mama:: I WishUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-194687283298919576.post-61356249861573497882010-05-13T18:34:12.365-07:002010-05-13T18:34:12.365-07:00I'm currently reading "Council of Dads&qu...I'm currently reading "Council of Dads" by Bruce Feiler. It is about a dad (who is an author), who was diagnosis with cancer when his twin daughters were 3. He then choose 6 men in his life that he wanted to be involved with his kids if he passed away, and he told them this and why... and how it effected everyone involved relationships. Interesting reading, both as a "planning tool" and just food for thought (how important relationships can be and what happens if you actually talk to people).<br><br>I'm so sorry to hear about your friend.Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01230451973630113592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-194687283298919576.post-20904770430769557602010-05-13T19:24:10.767-07:002010-05-13T19:24:10.767-07:00Maureen, that sounds like an awesome book! I wis...Maureen, that sounds like an awesome book! I wish I had a "council of Dads" for my poor kids. Or even just one male who would take an active part in their lives. :(Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17314251373368639823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-194687283298919576.post-4682281476552732262010-05-16T18:05:28.667-07:002010-05-16T18:05:28.667-07:00Interestingly enough, what I'm getting out of ...Interestingly enough, what I'm getting out of it at this point (I'm not done) is the importance for me to develop/involve other adults in my life (and collaterally my kids lives). And how much that this really benefits me and how those benefits overflow to my kids. So many times at this point of my life, I have a tendency to overlook, or not put as much value/importance, the adult relationships I have with others. Everything is so focused on kids, caring for parents, health, that I forget how powerful good social ties can be, and how I need to work on those. Sort of like my marriage (which I know you aren't in one). I have to work at that relationship. I always make time for it. Friends/close family (i.e. my sister, some long time "soul" friends) I should put a value/importance to working at those relationships as well. I do recommend the book.<br><br>What about the Big Brothers organization? Isn't your brother and dad at least a little involved? A little involvement is better than nothing. Have you told him how much it means to you?Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01230451973630113592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-194687283298919576.post-3486240518462961632010-05-17T08:24:15.092-07:002010-05-17T08:24:15.092-07:00Maureen, my dad is active with my kids, which is v...Maureen, my dad is active with my kids, which is very good. He is a wonderful man. My brother is very busy and tries to help us as much as he can, but he does not do anything with the kids specifically. <br><br>Once the dust settles for us, I do want to seek out more male role models... I just have to be healthy enough to manage it for more than a few days at a time! ;)Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17314251373368639823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-194687283298919576.post-40424369017657376402010-05-18T06:02:32.175-07:002010-05-18T06:02:32.175-07:00This breaks my heart, your "I wish" list...This breaks my heart, your "I wish" list. You were a good friend, Kelly and some people never even have a friendship like that.<br><br>Thank you for this thought-provoking post and I will continue to pray for Cyndi and you.+JMJ+http://www.blogger.com/profile/05423794317423373245noreply@blogger.com