Kids by the Dozen

I'm not much of a person to sit in front of the TV and flip through channels, but since Christmas parties have settled down, I have become something of a couch potato. You know those commercials that you laugh at and have to tell someone about the instant you see it? Turns out people have seen these commercials months ago. Shows how much I actually sit in front of the television.

Today as I was flipping through the channels, I discovered some very interesting reality shows. I found a show entitled "Kids by the Dozen" on TLC and was immediately intrigued. Each episode follows a different family that has atleast twelve children. It was so wonderful to see the large family dynamics portrayed so beautifully for the public to see. The only thing I found troubling was that they never showed any of them going to church. Each family was obviously very religious, but it was downplayed. In the couple of episodes I watched, I quickly spotted rosaries, scapulars, and other Catholic sacramentals. Although the average person would not see those things, it was upsetting that in the editing they took out the religious aspects of their life. I think it is safe to assume that these scapular wearing children attend mass atleast once a week and prayer is a large part of their lives.

Other than my few problems with the show, I was very much in love. If I was going to fry my brain, I'm glad I had the opportunity to see these families. I only wish people realized how many of these families actually exist and how beautiful they really are.

With that, I leave you with an amazing video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM6uqj0_jQc

Looking Back

Four years ago today, Nathan and I first started dating. I could never possibly explain in words what I have felt over these last four years, but what an amazing adventure it has been. From the first day we proclaimed our love for one another, through the days of discernment and personal growth, to the day I realized that we were truly to be married, what a wonderful journey it has been! I look forward to the day when we enter into the beautiful Sacrament of Marriage.

Thank you for the last four years. Through the smiles and the tears, you have always been there and will always continue to be. I love you!

Reason #5732 why I am homeschooling

Portland School Committee Votes In Favor Of Birth Control For Middle Schoolers

PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- In a 7-to-2 vote, the Portland School Committee has approved a proposal to offer a full array of birth control options-- including birth control pills-- to students at King Middle School.

At a the meeting Wednesday night, a vast majority of parents spoke out against the proposal.

5 students at King Middle School reported being sexually active, last year. The school nurse coordinator says those girls used the health center for all their medical needs-- except birth control.

The school's principal told the committee the girls would be given an exam, and be warned about the dangers of sex, but their parents would not have to know if they're on the pill.

Parents have to sign a consent form for the students to be treated at the health center, but any treatment the students receive falls under doctor-patient confidentiality.

If two students decided to have consentual sex parents would not be made aware of the situation. However, if a crime is involved the school would contact authorities.