[theoddz]

Some nice soul posted a link to this woman's blog on Chaz Bono's Facebook page because she wanted him to see it. I guess, otherwise, he might miss it altogether. I thought it was a fantastic letter about "traditional values" and I think it deserves a posting here. I have to admit, I did make an email out of it and I sent to to my folks. They have stood beside me, as one family, throughout my own transition. I wanted to them to know how much I appreciated their support.

Here's the letter:

Dear Chaz Bono,

I suppose my family is what you would call a “traditional” family. I am heterosexual, married, have a young child, one on the way, and two dogs. We have also altered our financial lifestyle so that I can stay home with our children while they are very young and my husband works.

I am protective of my child, and careful of the people, things, and ideas I let into my home.

I am starting to realize as I age, that I have very traditional values.

I value honor. Integrity in one’s beliefs and actions is something I hope to teach my son.

I value dignity. True dignity requires self respect, and people who respect themselves tend to respect others.

I value truth. Lies diminish a person and the people being lied to.

I value family. Having and creating a unit that loves and supports one another is the root system to living an honest, healthy life.

I value standing up for your rights. That’s a tradition this country was founded on.

I value change. This is one of the oldest traditions of all. It’s the only constant. It’s the path to evolution… to growth.

I value courage. It takes great strength of character to stand up despite great opposition.

I hear you are going to dance. I’ve never been a big fan of Dancing With The Stars – as a former dancer, I never quite caught on to the craze of watching people who aren’t quite so good at it. But I will say dancing is good for the soul. It also takes a lot of courage to do it in front of millions.

I also hear that many are appalled at your appearance on the show. Some even quote bible verses, and cry “sin” and “abomination”. I’m not against the tradition of picking and choosing what’s useful from the bible. People have done that since the beginning. I guess the question is – what’s useful?

I pick turning the other cheek.

I pick treating others how I would want to be treated.

I pick compassion.

Through the years I’ve gathered that at the core of most religions, and those older than Christianity, is the goal of becoming a better person not a better judge.

Like I said, I’m careful of the people, things, and ideas that I let into my home.

Would you like to come to dinner?

I’m guessing since my value system makes me pretty traditional…

It makes you pretty traditional too.

Jenny Chiu
http://mommynanibooboo.com/life/dear...y-traditional/


I hope Chaz sees that and takes her up for dinner at her house!!!!

~Theo~