A Letter For Dad

Subject: A Letter For Dad Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:47 am

To all who strive for perfection from our kids…..

>
> A father passing by his son's bedroom was
> astonished to see that his bed was nicely made
> and everything was picked up.
>
> Then he saw an envelope, propped up prominently on
> the pillow that was addressed to "Dad."
>
> With the worst premonition he opened the envelope
> with trembling hands and read the letter.
>
> 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 have been finding real passion with Stacy and she
> is so nice.
> But I knew you would not approve of her because of all
> her piercings, tattoos, tight motorcycle clothes and the
> fact that she is much older than I am.
> But it's not only the passion...Dad she's pregnant.
>
> Stacy said that we will be very happy. She owns a
> trailer in the woods and
> has a stack of firewood For the whole winter.
>
> We share a dream of having many more children.
> Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana
> doesn't really hurt anyone. We'll be growing it for
> ourselves and trading it with the other people that Live
>
>nearby for cocaine and ecstasy.
>
> In the meantime we will pray that science will find a cure for
> AIDS so Stacy can get better. She deserves it.
>
> Don't worry Dad. I'm 15 and I know how to take care
> of myself.
> Someday I'm sure that we will be back to visit so
> that you can get to know your grandchildren.
> Love, Your Son John
>
> P. S. Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over at
> Tommy's house.
>
> I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life
> than the report card that's in my center desk drawer.
>
> I love you.
>
> Call me when it's safe to come home.