My Friend sent me this - thought I would pass it on -
THE OLD PATHS I liked the old paths, when Moms were at home. Dads were at work. Brothers went into the army. And sisters got married BEFORE having children! Crime did not pay; Hard work did; And people knew the difference. Moms could cook; Dads would work; Children would behave. Husbands were loving; Wives were supportive; And children were polite. Women wore the jewelry; And Men wore the pants. Women looked like ladies; Men looked like gentlemen; And children looked decent. People loved the truth, And hated a lie. They came to church to get IN, Not to get OUT! Hymns sounded Godly; Sermons sounded helpful; Rejoicing sounded normal; And crying sounded sincere. Cursing was wicked; Drugs were for illness; And divorce was unthinkable. The flag was honored; America was beautiful; And God was welcome! We read the Bible in public; Prayed in school; And preached from house to house. To be called an American was worth dying for; To be called an American was worth living for; To be called a traitor was a shame! I still like the old paths the best! 'The Old Paths' was written by a retired minister who lives In Tennessee. |
Very well put!!
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Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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I can agree with some of those but not all. Those were the days before permanent press, before dishwashers and microwaves, before anti-lock breaks, and before (GASP) internet!!!!!!!!!!! Oh --- and quilt making was a LOT harder!!!!
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Yes, I miss MORALS and Values...SIGH
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We traded hard work in for stress...I'd trade the stress of life today for my dishwasher and washing machine any day!
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That's truly what made America great. Hard work, honesty, values, lots of praying.
Thanks for sharing. |
I like parts of it, but someone's looking back with rose colored glasses. There was a lot of hurt in the world in 'the good ole days.'
Thank you for the uplifting parts. |
Not the least bit interested in the "old paths".
I like working, went crazy for the few years I was home with small children, don't cook and have no interest in learning and would not be a part of a household where the husband wore the pants. We are equal partners and have a life that allows us both to feel fulfilled, and have raised our four children to expect the same. Sorry, but I think most of it sounds awful (for me anyway). |
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