tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post8002459741339157983..comments2024-03-08T13:52:22.224-07:00Comments on LAJOY FAMILY: Longhorn State, Long Drive!Cindy LaJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16486626867331586704noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-7374164757705058662011-10-02T08:24:17.774-06:002011-10-02T08:24:17.774-06:00Your observation that many of these small towns se...Your observation that many of these small towns seem deserted is far too true. They may not be deserted yet, but population is dwindling, services are moving further away, whole generations leave. It would be easy to say that here is the heart of morality or the depth of Christianity or something like that, but that's not true.<br /><br />Children can get lost here too if there are not caring, involved adults around them. Perhaps it is easier if it is a small town or rural area because new people do not come in, and the long-term residents are known to one another.<br /><br />But the children who are lucky are not necessarily the ones who live in a particular place, but the ones who have involved parents and friends reflecting and guiding the values Jimmy Carter writes about.<br /><br />Your children are lucky to have you and your depth of understanding and compassion. You are blessed to have them.<br /><br />Safe travels,<br />LaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-56025118561576413472011-09-30T20:58:51.274-06:002011-09-30T20:58:51.274-06:00Love the photo - but are my old eyes deceiving me?...Love the photo - but are my old eyes deceiving me? The kids look like they all have grown!<br />We have loved Texas the times we've driven through there when our son was stationed at Ft.Hood.And, yes, we've done some of our best communicating on car trips.<br />Be safe. GOD Bless, ElvaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com