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VioletEyes · ‎03-12-2010

On 4/10/2015 dmod nj said:
On 4/10/2015 SoftRaindrops said:
On 4/10/2015 dmod nj said:
On 4/10/2015 SoftRaindrops said:
On 4/10/2015 Yankee2000 said:
I for one, am glad to be living in a society that is more tolerant, especially when it comes to this topic. My daughter will be standing up for her cousin during his wedding ceremony in August to his fiancée and I could not be any prouder. She is very open-minded, loving, and caring and is very excited to be a part of his special day.

You should be very proud that you raised a daughter who is tolerant. Hopefully, all parents will. The few left who cast judgment will soon find themselves in the minority leading to a kinder, gentler nation.

SoftRaindrops,

Beautifully stated. You are so right. I am so proud my family supports marriage equality. We have family/friends who are in long term committed relationships and participated in commitment ceremonies years ago. Once they were given the opportunity to marry, they did. They are now married and starting to expand their families.

Hi Donna!

We, too have many friends and family that support marriage equality.

My grandson is the product of such a relationship and he is my light and joy.... ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

He is lucky to have you as his grandmother. ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

Thanks, Donna. He is now about 2 1/2 and the happiest little guy.... ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

On 4/10/2015 SoftRaindrops said:
On 4/10/2015 dmod nj said:
On 4/10/2015 SoftRaindrops said:
On 4/10/2015 dmod nj said:
On 4/10/2015 SoftRaindrops said:
On 4/10/2015 Yankee2000 said:
I for one, am glad to be living in a society that is more tolerant, especially when it comes to this topic. My daughter will be standing up for her cousin during his wedding ceremony in August to his fiancée and I could not be any prouder. She is very open-minded, loving, and caring and is very excited to be a part of his special day.

You should be very proud that you raised a daughter who is tolerant. Hopefully, all parents will. The few left who cast judgment will soon find themselves in the minority leading to a kinder, gentler nation.

SoftRaindrops,

Beautifully stated. You are so right. I am so proud my family supports marriage equality. We have family/friends who are in long term committed relationships and participated in commitment ceremonies years ago. Once they were given the opportunity to marry, they did. They are now married and starting to expand their families.

Hi Donna!

We, too have many friends and family that support marriage equality.

My grandson is the product of such a relationship and he is my light and joy.... ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

He is lucky to have you as his grandmother. ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

Thanks, Donna. He is now about 2 1/2 and the happiest little guy.... ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

SR, I just read about your grandson! How wonderful for your family, congratulations ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

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VioletEyes · ‎03-12-2010

On 4/10/2015 NoelSeven said:
On 4/10/2015 SoftRaindrops said:
On 4/10/2015 dmod nj said:
On 4/10/2015 SoftRaindrops said:
On 4/10/2015 dmod nj said:
On 4/10/2015 SoftRaindrops said:
On 4/10/2015 Yankee2000 said:
I for one, am glad to be living in a society that is more tolerant, especially when it comes to this topic. My daughter will be standing up for her cousin during his wedding ceremony in August to his fiancée and I could not be any prouder. She is very open-minded, loving, and caring and is very excited to be a part of his special day.

You should be very proud that you raised a daughter who is tolerant. Hopefully, all parents will. The few left who cast judgment will soon find themselves in the minority leading to a kinder, gentler nation.

SoftRaindrops,

Beautifully stated. You are so right. I am so proud my family supports marriage equality. We have family/friends who are in long term committed relationships and participated in commitment ceremonies years ago. Once they were given the opportunity to marry, they did. They are now married and starting to expand their families.

Hi Donna!

We, too have many friends and family that support marriage equality.

My grandson is the product of such a relationship and he is my light and joy.... ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

He is lucky to have you as his grandmother. ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

Thanks, Donna. He is now about 2 1/2 and the happiest little guy.... ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

SR, I just read about your grandson! How wonderful for your family, congratulations ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

Thank you, Noel. I saw him last weekend and he is beginning to talk. My daughter puts up videos of him on Facebook so we can stay connected. My favorite was when he was trying to clean the floor and said "I am going to clean the floor" My daughter is going to teach him right. ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

On 4/10/2015 SoftRaindrops said:
On 4/10/2015 NoelSeven said:
On 4/10/2015 SoftRaindrops said:
On 4/10/2015 dmod nj said:
On 4/10/2015 SoftRaindrops said:
On 4/10/2015 dmod nj said:
On 4/10/2015 SoftRaindrops said:
On 4/10/2015 Yankee2000 said:
I for one, am glad to be living in a society that is more tolerant, especially when it comes to this topic. My daughter will be standing up for her cousin during his wedding ceremony in August to his fiancée and I could not be any prouder. She is very open-minded, loving, and caring and is very excited to be a part of his special day.

You should be very proud that you raised a daughter who is tolerant. Hopefully, all parents will. The few left who cast judgment will soon find themselves in the minority leading to a kinder, gentler nation.

SoftRaindrops,

Beautifully stated. You are so right. I am so proud my family supports marriage equality. We have family/friends who are in long term committed relationships and participated in commitment ceremonies years ago. Once they were given the opportunity to marry, they did. They are now married and starting to expand their families.

Hi Donna!

We, too have many friends and family that support marriage equality.

My grandson is the product of such a relationship and he is my light and joy.... ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

He is lucky to have you as his grandmother. ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

Thanks, Donna. He is now about 2 1/2 and the happiest little guy.... ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

SR, I just read about your grandson! How wonderful for your family, congratulations ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

Thank you, Noel. I saw him last weekend and he is beginning to talk. My daughter puts up videos of him on Facebook so we can stay connected. My favorite was when he was trying to clean the floor and said "I am going to clean the floor" My daughter is going to teach him right. ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

Social media is fantastic for keeping families together! Your GS is obviously a wonderful little boy ${#emotions_dlg.tt1}$

A Thrill Of Hope The Weary World Rejoices

VioletEyes · ‎03-12-2010

Thanks again, Noel. Our family spoils him to no end...

Topaz Gem · ‎03-10-2010

On 4/10/2015 violann said: The Pope has welcomed members of the LGTB community to HIS table, and they will ALWAYS be welcomed to mine.

Of course, that's how it should be. Is the Pope in favor of g'ay marriage, though? I know he's a lot more open-minded that his predecessors, but I haven't heard his views about the marriage part.

"Summer afternoon-summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." ~Henry James

dmod nj · ‎10-04-2011

Hi Topaz,

Are you ready for this weekend's series? I'm excited!

Please join in the baseball thread tonight if you can.

Ok, back to this topic. I don't think the Pope is in favor of ss marriage. Maybe someone with more knowledge will correct me if I am wrong. But, it really doesn't matter what houses of worship decide to do.

I think many of us acknowledged (until the poofing started) houses of worship can do whatever they want. That is not the issue, as I understood the tone of this thread.

It is civil marriage, through the government, that needs to be equal for all couples. It will be, eventually, but not fast enough for me. lol I'm not very patient. lol

You can take the girl out of Jersey, but you can't take Jersey out of the girl. Jersey Girl living in CNY.

Topaz Gem · ‎03-10-2010

On 4/10/2015 dmod nj said:
Hi Topaz,

Are you ready for this weekend's series? I'm excited!

Please join in the baseball thread tonight if you can.

Ok, back to this topic. I don't think the Pope is in favor of ss marriage. Maybe someone with more knowledge will correct me if I am wrong. But, it really doesn't matter what houses of worship decide to do.

I think many of us acknowledged (until the poofing started) houses of worship can do whatever they want. That is not the issue, as I understood the tone of this thread.

It is civil marriage, through the government, that needs to be equal for all couples. It will be, eventually, but not fast enough for me. lol I'm not very patient. lol

Thanks, and I agree, but I feel bad that there's such a huge disconnect between the two factions. Hopefully the religious objectors can reconcile it with their faith and the non-religious can become more tolerant towards those who will never get on board. ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

As far as the series, I am ready to go! I'll definitely join all of you in your thread and cheer our teams on. I'm hoping for a sweep by the Sox! ${#emotions_dlg.devil2}$

"Summer afternoon-summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." ~Henry James

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

On 4/10/2015 Topaz Gem said:
On 4/10/2015 dmod nj said:
Hi Topaz,

Are you ready for this weekend's series? I'm excited!

Please join in the baseball thread tonight if you can.

Ok, back to this topic. I don't think the Pope is in favor of ss marriage. Maybe someone with more knowledge will correct me if I am wrong. But, it really doesn't matter what houses of worship decide to do.

I think many of us acknowledged (until the poofing started) houses of worship can do whatever they want. That is not the issue, as I understood the tone of this thread.

It is civil marriage, through the government, that needs to be equal for all couples. It will be, eventually, but not fast enough for me. lol I'm not very patient. lol

Thanks, and I agree, but I feel bad that there's such a huge disconnect between the two factions. Hopefully the religious objectors can reconcile it with their faith and the non-religious can become more tolerant towards those who will never get on board. ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

As far as the series, I am ready to go! I'll definitely join all of you in your thread and cheer our teams on. I'm hoping for a sweep by the Sox! ${#emotions_dlg.devil2}$

TG, I don't know of anyone who supports gay marriage who cares at all if some religious people disagree. I know I don't.

You and others are free to not support it. America is not a theocracy, the marriage under discussion is a legal contract with the government, religion has no say in that contract.

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