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April 1, 2023 News/Sports The Elk City News -3 As I See It... Elk City Motorsports Park should never play with any- them? I taught them that they thing made after the 1950s. could get what they wanted My thoughts at the time when they found me the weak- were conflicted because we just est. What I learned was that Racing Winners cw AlIKK SANDS became parents of an eight and my strength was what they nine-year-old brother and sis- needed and wanted. They test- ter. They were the new center ed me repeatedly, and again I of my attention, just as if they learned that was their job. As were my newborn babies. How kids they absorb their environ- could I put my husband before ment, testing it against what these precious gifts from God? and who is authentic with What I quickly learned was them. that these wonderful children Whether my decisions were =D WanpY4toon could be manipulative, and right or wrong, they seemed Your Hometown Dealer!” that was their job as children. to understand that it was with (580) 225-4500 Their goals were to try to get love and concern that we, my what they wanted, and my job husband and I, made the tough as their parent was to push decisions. They hated it, but By Sheryl Ponce back. No matter how hard it T am always thinking, and was to tell them no, especially what did they learn? I believe it seems like I usually have when I privately disagreed with they learned that I am fallible something to say on about but honest. I accept the mis- every subject. I realize that the decision(s) my husband takes I made, but that they not everyone wants to hear made as he disagreed with my were honest mistakes that my opinion, but I have a need decisions, it was my responsi- kept them safe. to educate others about my bility to say the dreaded “no.” Loving children and parent- experiences and what I have I quickly learned that we ing them is not easy. There are learned along the way. I am must have a united front so several opinions on the subject going to attempt to write a col- they could learn about mar- and according to Rosemond, umn by sharing some of that riage, family, and compromise. “Your kids should not be the knowledge with whomever If they found a small crack in most important in the fam- ily.” That is a hard concept to may want to read it. our armor, they would try to follow, when love is so strong, I came across a newspaper divide and conquer. After over and parents want their chil- clipping that family psycholo- 30 years in the classroom, they dren to have the world. Letting gist John Rosemond wrote were no different from my stu- them learn how to navigate the in the Naples Daily News in dents. My children, as well as world through strong family 2017. It reminded me of his my students, could find weak- leadership is what Rosemond book that was given to me nesses like a hound dog sniff- is proposing. when my husband, Jerry Kim- ing out a trail. Sometimes I Interesting concept ... as I ball, and I adopted our chil- was strong, and sometimes I see it ... children are worth the dren. My takeaway from his caved like a drowning rat. column and book was that the risk of setting those strong At my weakest moments, I boundaries by loving parents. VaINDY <<>> parents are always the head of learned that I had failed them, Love enough to do the hard Youn Hometown Dealer!” the household, and children not myself. What had I taught thing. (580) 225-4500 TRAVIS JOHNSON Vi VsINDY <Co: Your Hometown Dealer!” (580) 225-4500 USRA LTD. MOD Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life chotces Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Care Some of the most common conditions are: * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) + End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD), + End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s VANDY “Youn Homefow carrt C Perry, RN Professional, Passionate (580) 225- Advance, Attentive... Our Difference Is Our Care Have you ever considered becoming a hospice volunteer? A fulfilling experience in the spirit of giving and receiving. 'USRA FACTORY STOCK