& Debbie

[Guest guest]

Yikes! Time-out! Please allow me to politely step and mediate

between & Debbie.

First, let me please say - DON'T UNSUBSCRIBE - either of you. This

group is all about SUPPORT and I know that both of you are GREAT

momma's just trying to do the best thing for your little ones. Way

to go!

Also, I know in the past the debate has become heated between use of

different devices. (I'm another one that can speak pretty unbiased

as is in a locally made helmet rather than a STAR or DOC). I

believe the bottom line is we are ALL trying to do what is best for

our children and it IS personal.

As I mentioned yesterday, this group is my salvation because it

serves as an AWESOME forum to share feelings. And sharing feelings

brings out the PASSION in a person - think about it, we're all

speaking with strangers (kinda) about the most valued little things

in our lives, our children - if that doesn't spark passion, nothing

will! For example, I know that I've felt pretty strongly in one

direction on a subject and after reading another person's passionate

point of view and stepping into their shoes for a moment, I been

given a new perspective. What a wonderful learning experience!

I guess what I'm saying is that passion is GOOD as long as it remains

constructive. Remember, it's much more difficult to communicate

effectively with a keyboard, screen and Internet connection as

compared to sitting face-to-face. Let's try not to play he-said, she-

said. I'm sure if I went back and read my posts when I first joined

in November, I'd be surprised by how much my view-points have

changed, primarily through my getting to know all of you. I'm sure

we are ALL going to be BETTER parents having gone through this with

our children AND a wonderful support group filled with diverse

perspectives and experiences. Really, what a blessing!

BTW, Happy Belated Birthday Abby! Hope you LOVED your cake! ;-)

Here's to sharing our PASSION and KEEPING our members!

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Gaylord, Michigan