Stay Strong...Stay Strong

My name is Marie Harriet-Louise and I am staying strong.  My youngest, Anthony, came home from school yesterday and told me that he was now the man of the house.  Both my husband and I were taken aback at his standoffish attitude and machismo, but we decided that this was a phase that all children go through and did not want to muzzle his feelings.  Anthony then started to head to our liquor cabinet for something to "steady his nerves."  He propped  himself up on a stool so he could reach the top shelf.  I asked if he wanted any ice with his drink, but told me to "shove it."  My husband was awestruck and whispered to me to keep quiet and don't make Anthony any more upset.  This is a phase of life.  That's it.  We just have to stay strong.

Amen.