As I anticipate the birth of my little boy soon, I am reflecting on my daughter's birth. This is my daughter the day she was born, being shown off to her grandparent's.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Wordless Wednesday-New Born Daughter
As I anticipate the birth of my little boy soon, I am reflecting on my daughter's birth. This is my daughter the day she was born, being shown off to her grandparent's.
Posted by Melanie
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wordless Wednesday-Fourth Of July 2009
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Wordless Wednesday-My Beauty
I am sooo thankful for her! I thank God everyday for giving me this gift.
Posted by Melanie
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Wordless Wednesday-Water Baby
My daughter has been asking me to wear her swim suit in the bath and is wanting to stay in there until she is a prune! I love that she has such a fun imagination and loves to entertain herself.
Posted by Melanie
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Freaky Friday-8 year old wins divorce
Yep, you read this correctly. An 8 year old Saudi girl was awarded a divorce from her 50 something husband on Wednesday. The girl was sold by her father last year in exchange for a dowry.
At least her Mother, who found out after the fact, petitioned to get a divorce granted. The sad part is that a judge rejected the case twice, even though he stated that the marriage couldn't be consummated until puberty. Do you really think that the men that marry these little girls are going to wait? Some may have at least that respect but, why even marry them if you can't be with them? There have been disputes by children's rights activists, UNICEF, and international rights groups but, they have been mostly quiet. This isn't widely done in Saudi but, there are some that are for this because it's within Islamic teachings.
I know I'm American and christian and part of the modern world as far as marriages are concerned but, this is just absolutely GROSS! I don't wanna hear about how this is OK because it's someones religion, culture, blah blah. This is a child and no cultural, religious, or law stamp is gonna change that. I just feel so blessed that I live in a country that has laws to protect children from something like this. Not all can be protected but, at least it's a start.
At least her Mother, who found out after the fact, petitioned to get a divorce granted. The sad part is that a judge rejected the case twice, even though he stated that the marriage couldn't be consummated until puberty. Do you really think that the men that marry these little girls are going to wait? Some may have at least that respect but, why even marry them if you can't be with them? There have been disputes by children's rights activists, UNICEF, and international rights groups but, they have been mostly quiet. This isn't widely done in Saudi but, there are some that are for this because it's within Islamic teachings.
I know I'm American and christian and part of the modern world as far as marriages are concerned but, this is just absolutely GROSS! I don't wanna hear about how this is OK because it's someones religion, culture, blah blah. This is a child and no cultural, religious, or law stamp is gonna change that. I just feel so blessed that I live in a country that has laws to protect children from something like this. Not all can be protected but, at least it's a start.
Posted by Melanie
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