tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295930601137906698.post8641637563169337380..comments2021-05-05T10:20:36.614-07:00Comments on Aquinas Academy Dad: A Letter to my Son's Future Father-in-LawAquinas Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760282282923079133noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295930601137906698.post-3331223927769241552014-03-24T10:17:39.808-07:002014-03-24T10:17:39.808-07:00Barry,
Thank you.
Stacy,
Oh, I am well aware o...Barry,<br /> Thank you.<br />Stacy,<br /> Oh, I am well aware of Barry's intent. I am a Bill Engvall fan from way back. As I mentioned, in the piece - I get it. <br /> But please think about it this way; what if someone were to walk up to Barry and tell him 'I have guns, I am willing to go to prison, and I don't like the way you lead Stacy, so watch yourself or else'.<br /> Would that be funny? No, really - would that make you giggle?<br /> Now imagine if when Barry had asked your father for permission to marry you, what if your father had told him,<br /> "Well, sure, but I have veto power over your decisions as a husband and father and I will use force to back that up, if I have to".<br /> Also not giggle worthy.<br /> And the real point there is, still, that makes it seem that Barry wants to dictate to his future son-in-law what he will do. As I stated, that isn't looking for a leader, that is looking for a lackey.<br /><br /> I would also love to see what either of you have to say about Christ as the true measure of character, the 'importance' of your potential son-in-law's life, or Barry's statement that he knows no one worthy of Annie. <br /><br /> I am *not* trying to be harsh and i do not think you are alone, fringe, etc. Indeed, I am almost certainly much more strict when it comes to courtship, etc. I am just heavily focused on the theology and details of courtship and engagement right now (both personally and professionally) and see much of what you write as very common and potentially harmful.<br /> Aquinas Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760282282923079133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295930601137906698.post-12688433472795537122014-03-24T06:14:42.397-07:002014-03-24T06:14:42.397-07:00As the wife, I have to leave a comment. :-) You st...As the wife, I have to leave a comment. :-) You state that you don't know our family or read our blog, and that's obvious by your rebuttal post. All our readers and friends know the heart behind Barry's post - which as his wife, I believe is 100% spot on. Our readers also know our tendency to "have fun" even on serious posts - hence the PS, which was meant to be funny and bring a giggle...which it did to most people. <br />Our blog is aimed at teaching people to live debt free, based on Romans 13:8 - hence his BIG stance on leading his SIL to live debt-free as well instead of in the bondage of debt...since we know that the borrower is slave to the lender. It would be odd for a letter from us to NOT take such a serious stance on debt.<br />And I'll just finish up saying that I'm glad my husband takes this strong stance on his future SIL - I know my father had the same stance...and I was glad. Because it meant that I was given the permission to marry Barry - who is the most wonderful husband and father I could have ever asked for. <br />To God be the Glory.<br />~The WifeStacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833721855376048411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295930601137906698.post-58618979919191620732014-03-24T05:36:26.603-07:002014-03-24T05:36:26.603-07:00Hi "Aquinas Dad" and thanks for your res...Hi "Aquinas Dad" and thanks for your response to my article. You make some valid points and I'm glad you chose to respond. It gives me some things to think about. When the time comes, I'm sure my actual letter will differ somewhat as I'll have many years of additional wisdom under my belt and I'll have several more years of Annie's growth and personality to consider.<br /><br />Rather than respond formally, I will approve your comment on our blog so others can read your response as well and make up their own minds and/or chime in as they may desire.Barryhttp://www.stacymakescents.comnoreply@blogger.com