Delftsman

The Letter...

Here's an oldie but a goodie:

A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see the bed
was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope
propped up prominently on the center of the bed. It was addressed, "Dad"
With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope and read the letter
with trembling hands:

Dear Dad,

It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you. I had
to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with
mom and you. I've been finding real passion with Joan and she is so
nice-even with all her piercing, tattoos, and her tight Motorcycle
clothes. But it's not only the passion dad, she's pregnant and Joan
said that we will be very happy. Even though you don't care for her as she
is so much older than I, she already owns a trailer in the woods and has
a stack of firewood for the whole winter. She wants to have many more
children with me and that's now one of my dreams too.

Joan taught me that marijuana doesn't really hurt anyone and we'll be
growing it for us and trading it with her friends for all the cocaine
and ecstasy we want. In the meantime, we'll pray that science will
find a cure for AIDS so Joan can get better; she sure deserves it!!
Don't worry Dad, I'm 15 years old now and I know how to take care of
myself. Someday I'm sure we'll be back to visit so you can get to know
your grandchildren.

Your son, John

PS: Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over at the neighbor's house.
I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than
my report card that's in my desk center drawer. I love you! Call when it
is safe for me to come home.

Remember, things might not always be as bad as they seem when your in the moment, give your kids a hug today, listen to them, and give them the chance to show you that they aren't as bad as you think.

Posted by Delftsman3 at April 18, 2005 01:32 AM