Trying not to be an ostrich

I'd like to be an ostrich with my head in the sand.  However, think of the great views and experiences said ostrich misses out on!

This world isn't pretty.  We must live in it though.  The past week or so have been full of hard life lessons.
Yesterday I taught an adoption info class to a couple who are dealing with the crappy circumstances of infertility.  They want to adopt.  Adoption right now is hard and long.  I want to fix this for them.  I can't.

Today I taught my 12 yr old daughter about men who hit women--and they think it is okay.  She had no idea that was a reality.  I told her how some boys grow up watching dad hit mom.  Those boys hit their girlfriends and wives later in life.  This is NEVER EVER okay. I also instructed her that if she is ever with a boy and feels threatened by him, she needs to tell him that her daddy has a shotgun and isn't afraid to use it! Oh, and to call 911

Mike and I also just drew up a will, living will, medical power of attorney, and durable power of attorney, and a special trust for one of the kids with special needs.  Talk about depressing.  But, those are necessities.  Plug here:  as an acute care RN for 17 years--PLEASE get a medical power of attorney and living will ASAP.

Carter has a leave of absence from his job for the next 6 weeks due to the demands of performing in a musical.  Newsflash to him:  the bills still come and must be paid, even if he isn't working.  He is learning a hard reality of life.  Darn, should of listened to mom and dad telling him to save money.  Not working for 6 weeks and gas tanks that empty and cell phone bills coming due....all adds up to serious cash!