we had them when we were prepared for them and ready to make the
sacrifices that come with them, and (with the possible exception of the
stomach virus thing a couple of weeks ago... ugh) haven't ever, ever
regretted the decision. Your definition of fulfillment and happiness is
different from mine, and I can respect not only that, but your conscious
decision not to become parents just because everyone expects you to.
That said - if this thread degenerates into a CF-tinged version of
Turtle's Brats! page, I'm going to scream.
- Jim
Erika L Walker-Arnold wrote:
>Yes, I know quite well what I am missing.
>I raised my sister.
>I have had enough diapers in my life helping out other friends and
>babysitting.
>I have dealt with screamin obnoxious cousins and other people's
>children.
>
>NONE of that, absolutely NONE of that holds any appeal to Phil or me.
>And the standard "but they were'nt your own flesh and blood" stance
>doesn't hold any water. Like I said, I helped raise my sister. Did the
>flesh and blood thing.
>
>This is an area where y'all are going to have to let some people have
>their own views on the subject and not subject them to ridicule or roll
>your eyes or say "you don't know what you are missing" ... because when
>someone has a very strong feeling about how they should live, and
>they've done their homework and searched their soul for reasons why ....
>it means a WHOLE HELL OF A LOT to them, and it's OUR personal choice.
>Discussed to death.
>
>I wholeheatedly agree with Dan ... Phil and I want to spend our hard
>earned money on our selves. I don't care about grandchildren or leaving
>a bit of myself on this earth after I die. I'll be dead. Who cares. Our
>money can go to charity.
>
>Cheers,
>Erika
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Frodo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 10:35 AM
>To: CF-Community
>Subject: RE: Exploring Frugality
>
>
>You don't know what your missing...
>
>--Original Message Text---
>From: Dan Phillips
>Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 10:34:25 -0500
>
>I'm the same way. I now have a 13-year old stepson but he is house
>trained and takes the garbage out when asked. He is also a good source
>for video game cheats :-)
>
>Other than that, I want no young spawn running around. Most of it is
>selfish, I want quiet and I want to be able to spend all my money on
>myself and Amy.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Erika L Walker-Arnold [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 9:31 PM
>To: CF-Community
>Subject: RE: Exploring Frugality
>
>Oh no. That's not missing. At all.
>We are allergic to kids. Very ALLERGIC..
>I was not put on this earth to pro-create. Ever.
>
>And I am deadly serious on this matter.
>
>Cheers,
>Erika
>
>--------------------------------------------------
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Earl, George [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>Hmmm, sounds like the only thing missing is a little Erika and Philip
>running around . . . :-) . . . (ducks) . . .
> _____
> _____
>
>
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