Amy thanks so much for the encouraging words, I struggle with how much easier my parents had it, they did not have to explain anything, they used fear and intimidation to get their way, I did not dare act up, or talk back because I knew that one or both of them would beat the hell out of me.
It is a lot of work to sit down, to talk to you kids about consequences of their actions, right and wrong, peer pressure, and everything else, my hope is that they will stay off of alcohol and drugs and not scream and beat their own kids (if they choose to have any).
I know you will are a positive infulence in your own family, and a great example as an aunt to those children.
God bless you, and bug hugs.
Bill