If you're happy and you know it...wear a kilt.

[Graham]

This will sound foolish, but I'm among friends here.

I had a bad day, it started with my teenage daughter deciding, in a fit of temper, to express her anger by slashing her wrists.
She was stitched up by a very efficient emergency ward and no major arteries were cut.

The joys of fatherhood!

So just to show what a fanatic I am, i will turn this sad event into a kilt discussion.

My point is this, before racing to the hospital and after some first aid treatment I changed out of my kilt into shorts.
Why did I do this?, not sure, except to say that I feel that wearing a kilt is an outward expression of joy and happiness.
So at this time of extreme unhappiness, I felt unable to wear a kilt.

Does this make sense?

We all have bad days, some of us may even have downright depressing days, so how does that effect your wanting to be kilted?

there you have it, the day is over, and I find joy in some fine music and a wee dram.

[bubba]

Graham, I'm terribly sorry about your daughter. That kind of thing happens, but it's not easy to handle. You have my prayers that she'll recover her mental balance and find the joy of living.
Honestly, I can't say if I'd change my manner of dress at all, but probably not. For me wearing a kilt is just an expression of "I'm comfortable and you're not".

[Graham]

thanks bubba, i covet your prayers and thank you for them.

[Freelander Sporrano]

Very sorry to hear about your Daughter Graham. I hope There will be no long lasting effects form this incident.I'm yet to sample the "joys" of having teenagers in the house.

Strange you changed out of your kilt to rush to the hospital.However I understand that you do not want to connect the wearing of the kilt with a negative occurrance in your life.

My thoughts are with you and yours Graham

[Graham]

Thanks David, God bless you.
I knew the lass was under stress, that's why i took the kids on a holiday last weekend.

[bubba]

Having raised 4 sons to adulthood I can speak from experience. All you can do is let them know you love em and pick em up when they fall. Growing up means making mistakes and taking lumps and as they survive the mishaps, upsets and pain that goes with it and find support and love at home they become stronger and better people.

[Colin]

Is this what I have to look forward to in the future with my little baby? Nooooooooooooo! That settles it, I'm locking Fiona away.

Seriously, I am sorry to hear that your daughter is under so much stress that she felt that was the only option. I am sure that she will regain herself and realize how much she is loved by her family. Good luck Graham, as strength usually comes from the parents (even when we want to break down from time to time). Please keep us up to date on this situation.

[Rob Wright]

Graham, we're all here for you mate. Speaking from personal experience, patience and the willingness to listen are very important. You may be in for a rather rough spell for a bit but it will get better.

And Graham, there is nothing foolish about getting support from those you trust.

Rob Wright

[beverlonian]

Having raised 4 sons to adulthood I can speak from experience. All you can do is let them know you love em and pick em up when they fall. Growing up means making mistakes and taking lumps and as they survive the mishaps, upsets and pain that goes with it and find support and love at home they become stronger and better people.

Bubba says it all, although in my case 3 sons and 1 daughter. I know I would not want to be a teenager again! Take heart Graham.

[Casey]

Graham,

As you can see form all the posts, you sure are amoung friends.

Our thoughts are with you, your daughter and the rest of your family.

Casey