Author Archives: David's Father

National Adoption Day

Today, November 22nd, is National Adoption Day. Celebrate the finding of forever families everywhere. A message from the Dave Thomas Foundation.     Here is a link to the National Adoption Day website Here is a link to the Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption A bit of history about my family. My brother and I are adopted.  David, the person for whom this blog is written is also adopted. Not everyone who adopts a child is faced with the challenges that we have experienced with David.  Would I do it again? Absolutely.   Related articles National Adoption Day Wendy’s Walk for Kids breaks record with $250K National Adoption Day Marked With 10 Adoptions At Daytona Beach Ceremony Today was Adoption Day in Trumbull County Some Children Get Forever Homes On National Adoption Day Tweet #fighting4answrs

Just say No to Black Friday

I don’t know.  It seems to me that we are losing something in the holiday season.  I remember as a kid, not having the most expensive toys, not having all of the latest toys and not having my mom or dad in traction because they ventured into the madness that is known as Black Friday.  (The first official day of Christmas shopping.)  In our house, we know it as the day after Thanksgiving where we give Thanks for all that we have. What are we losing? I would argue that Christmas Shopping Season actually starts before Halloween.  Maybe we are being desensitized to the real reason for the season.  Every society celebrates this season differently.  I would try to list all of the major religions and the methods of celebration, or way they recognize the season, but the list would likely be incomplete. When we raise our kids to understand

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Was mental illness Blaec Lammers’ only crime? – CNN.com

Has society gone too far in de-institutionalization? Prison is not the place for our son to get any sort of help with his mental illness. Do I agree with the parents?  Yes.  They were afraid for their son’s life.  Did he deserve prison for this purchase? Do we pro-actively lock away people because they might do something with the guns they purchase? I am pro-gun.  To me gun control isn’t a law.  It is something I was taught by my father as a kid.  Always be aware of where you are pointing the firearm.  Treat every gun as if it were loaded. Are assault rifles needed?  Not in my home. When David comes home, we won’t have firearms in our home.  That is a personal decision. When David is of age, will there be anything preventing him from purchasing firearms?  Likely not.  Does that mean he deserves to be in

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