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The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.
The Price of my Love
I want you to go higher. I want you to go deeper. I want you to meet your destiny. I want you to know love. I want you to be something Church. There are times you are gonna be tested. There are times you are gonna be tried. Tried even on every side. And nobody oh nobody can see you through but Him. And the church clapped their hands and shouted. I mean there where times that I did not think I could make it. There were times that I could not pass the test but He did it for me. Times where I could not go on but I found the strength in Him. And that is what he would do for you. And everyone said Amen. And Pastor Judge was right at the door of the church shaking hands and encouraging each member. And then there was this man, this young man that called Pastor Judge mother and she honestly did not know him. Junior was his name. He kept calling her mother and the deacons escorted him out of the church. And Pastor Judge was troubled that this young man kept calling her his mother. And the Head Deacon asked the Pastor if they should press charges and she said no, the Spirit did not tell him if I should. I honestly don't know the man. I never met him before. And Pastor Judge put together her hands to pray at her office's desk. And the Head Deacon left. Then Pastor Judge prepared for another sermon. And she was writing about love and she was into it as a deacon knock. She kept on because she was into the writing. And he kept trying to interrupt because the church needed to close. It was late. And she said as she took off her glasses, Even if you have the voice of an angel, even if you move mountains without love it is meaningless. Then she questioned the deacon and he could not answer so he just walk away. And she said Because I love this church. I love my work. I love the Lord that is why I must stay. And she eventually left before the deacons left. And a young man called to her again. And she cried but she did not know why. She thought but could not understand. And he kept saying Mom. Then she just left because she did not know what to do saying I am not your mother. The deacon drove Pastor Judge home. And he repeated halfway through the drive, even if you have the voice of an angel, even if you move a mountain without love it is meaningless. Then he pull into her driveway saying Pastor you are missing something, that is all I am saying. And Pastor Judge said I get it ok, Thank you Deacon. So Pastor Judge went into the sidedoor, walk up the steps and got into her house safely. And the deacon drove away. That night the voice of the young man Junior echo through her heart and mind. It echo through her soul. And she read 2 Corinthians again and again. And then she finally broke down and said Father what am I missing? Show me. And she got up stairs in her house and went to bed. And she dreamed of that young man but he was a boy. And she went through all her life wondering. And then she woke up. And she called deacon and said that's my baby, that's my boy. I thought he was dead. I thought I aborted him but I did not. It was a longtime ago. I thought he was dead. So fourteen days went by, then weeks. And the young man came again at the end of service, and Pastor Judge said Even if you have the voice of an angel, even if you move a mountain without love it is meaningless. Junior you are my son. I don't know how. I don't know why but you are my son. God said you are my son. And he said you paid for me Mom. You paid for my care. You paid for my education. You gave your hard earning money just so I could be safe. And you did it at no charge. I love you Mom. And Pastor Judge shocked as Junior hugged her. And the church applauded. Pastor Judge made him a minister at Love Community Church.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous5 months ago in Families
Lilian's Redemption
I am so happy that I get to see my mother. I always wanted to see my mother since I was young. Mrs. Patsy always told me that I would see my mother one day. I wondered what she would look like. I wondered if her hair was long. And I wondered if she is pretty. Because that's must of been where I got my looks from. I love Mrs. Patsy. She raised me. She took care of me. She was there for me like nobody else. But I need to know where I came from. I need to know the people that made me. It's only natural to want to learn about who you are. I am not denying Mrs. Patsy. I am just wanting to understand who I am. And figure out who I am. Figure out where I belong in this world. Lilian, I am told you a thousand times and I am gonna tell you one more time. You don't want to know this child said Mrs. Patsy. You don't want to know what happen. It is devastating. But you leave me no choice. Mr. Patsy said Go on show the girl. Go on tell the girl. You have hide it so long that you can't tell whether it's the truth or a myth. Shut up Earl. I am trying to spare the girl's feelings. I am trying to stop her from being hurt. And I am trying to be her mother. Mr. Patsy said Well did you spare the girl her feelings. Are you leading her on? Aren't you gonna tell her straight?. Mrs. Patsy yelled Better yet why don't you do it? Since you are so clever and smart. And so truthful. Mr. Patsy said Come on girl. Let's go before she change her mind. Come on Lilian. It's important. And as he drove Lilian in his truck he told her a story, Your mother is as lovely as you. I remember Vivian. She was just as young and so pretty. She could get any man she wanted to. It's just she was so young and innocent. I never thought what would happen would happen. It pains me to my heart. Oh child it pains me. And Leana, Leana my wife would not tell you. I could not believe she would not tell you. But the day is still young and you are ready. What are you feeling child? Lilian said I feel kinda nervous and relief. I never knew my mother and father. I never knew why they left me. I was so young and little. Maybe they never knew. Maybe they were hurt. Maybe they were angry. Maybe they were mad. I don't really know. But I am grateful for you and Mrs. Patsy. You two were angels and I feel blessed to have known you. And Mr. Patsy stopped the truck saying Lilian whatever happen. Whatever comes of this. I hope you don't change. You are a lovely girl. You are special. Don't let this get to you child. If you are the girl that we raised remember you are loved. And he hugged her and put blindfold on her. As they travelled daylight through the cemetery. They walked very far and long. And even with a few almost trips. And finally Mr. Patsy with tears in his eyes knell her down and he knell down. And he said no matter what Lilian you are always a Patsy. And we love you. And Lilian open her eyes and there was her mother's tombstone. And she cried and cried. Even more when she saw the picture of her mother on it. And Mr. Patsy could not console her. And Mrs. Patsy showed up and she tried to console her but she would not. And they argued but Lilian could not believe her mother was dead. And eventually she demanded for her father. And Mrs. Patsy said Well there he is right besides her. They died together on that boat that I told them not to go. And Lilian finally calm down and walk around while Mr. Patsy and Mrs. Patsy watched carefully. And she was quiet. Too quiet. And Mr. Patsy tried to speak to her but she did not talk. And after sometimes after hours, she spoke just when Mrs. Patsy spoke saying I have no mother. I have no father. You are my mother Mrs. Patsy. And you are my father Mr. Patsy. And as they were about to go, she visit the graves of her patents one last time and said I will always love you Mom. And I will always love you Dad. Maybe in Heaven we will get back together. And then she ran to go home with the Patsy Family.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous5 months ago in Families
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By choreomania5 months ago in Families
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When Maryland’s Anne Arundel County Family Court allowed John Michel to step into the role of “de facto father” for Grant Reichert—while keeping Jeff Reichert on the hook for child support—it wasn’t just an outrageous one-off. It’s part of a wider, systemic practice that’s been quietly tolerated (and in some cases, encouraged) in family courts across the country.
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By Michael Phillips5 months ago in Families
Surviving the Storm
If you’ve ever been in a high-conflict custody case, you already know: the court system will tell you to “focus on the child’s best interests,” but will rarely lift a finger to protect you from the relentless stress, trauma, and harassment that often come with it. The system likes to pretend it’s neutral, but in reality, it often rewards the more aggressive litigant, ignores blatant misconduct, and leaves you to bleed out emotionally, physically, and financially.
By Michael Phillips5 months ago in Families
