A Woman of Integrity
@DeborahDiane (40055)
Laguna Woods, California
March 4, 2018 8:50pm CST
Our daughter and her family ended her visit with us this weekend and I am gradually getting back into the stream of things, although it will take me a few days to actually feel caught up.
One statement our son-in-law made during their visit, made me feel especially good. He and our 35 year-old daughter have been married for ten years.
A few days ago he said, "I want you to know that you have raised a daughter with real integrity. She never lies. I dated girls before I knew her who would lie, sometimes about things which weren't even important, but your daughter never lies."
I was walking on water after he said that! It especially warmed my heart because they have been married ten years and he obviously both loves and respects her, still.
We had a wonderful visit with them and their two little boys. We are going to miss them!
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
5 Mar 18
How wonderful to say to you what he felt about your daughter. I am so glad, you must be proud of her and of yourself of course. My mother in law used to tell me that she could have not made herself a better wife for her son. That was the best compliment I ever received.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Mar 18
@LadyDuck - That is wonderful that your mother-in-law felt that way about you. My father-in-law used to tell my husband that he was lucky to have found me. I remembered him saying that in front of me and how much I appreciated it, so I said the same thing to my son-in-law a day or so after he told me that my daughter had integrity. I hope he appreciates it as much as I loved hearing my father-in-law say it.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
7 Mar 18
@LadyDuck - I agree that it is very important to know our in-laws appreciate us. I try to say nice things to all our son-in-laws.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
7 Mar 18
@DeborahDiane I think it is important to make them feel part of the family.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Mar 18
@JudyEv - I actually felt tears well up when it said it. I can't think of a better thing for a son-in-law to say about one of my daughters.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
5 Mar 18
What a great tribute to your daughter and to your upbringing of her.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
5 Mar 18
@GardenGerty - It made me feel really good to hear him say that. As @sallypup pointed out, it also shows what a wonderful man my son-in-law is.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16534)
• China
5 Mar 18
Obviously Your son-in-law sang your daughter's praises from the bottom of his heart.Your daughter's never lying speaks volumes about her being well bred.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Mar 18
Thank you so much. It made me feel so good when he said that!
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
5 Mar 18
@sallypup - You are right. It shows what a nice, thoughtful and appreciative man he is, too. It made me feel good that they obviously have a lot of love and respect for each other.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Mar 18
@DianneN - Yes, I was bursting with pride. It was so unexpected when he said it. It made me feel so good. I told him that my daughter was lucky to have him in her life, too.
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@mythociate (21437)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
24 May 18
A woman of integrity like we have in the White House ... Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
I hate that people think she has ever lied! Here is a list of "all" the statements people have 'turned into lies.' http://www.politifact.com/personalities/sarah-huckabee-sanders/statements/byruling/false/ I'll probably defend them one-by-one later.
But your in-law's claim that your daughter "never lies" ... it reminds me of the line from JCSS: "But what is truth? Is truth 'unchanging law?' We both have truths; Are mine the same as yours? (CRU-CI-FY HIM! CRU-CI-FY HIM!)"
'Is truth "unchanging law"?' What I think he meant by 'never lies' is "she never tells a truth that she doesn't know to be true."
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
5 Mar 18
the credits go to everyone - you, daughter and son-in-law.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Mar 18
@hereandthere - Awww! Thank you so much! I felt tears well up in my eyes when he said it. It made me feel so good!
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Mar 18
It is wonderful that he feels that way and was able to tell you as well. I love that photo! Laguna Beach?
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
10 Mar 18
@JamesHxstatic - Yes, it is tucked away at the end of a walkway, overlooking the beach. I love all these little hidden spots in Laguna Beach. I always feel like an explorer when I go down a new street. I was really touched when my son-in-law said that to me. Great guy!
@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
3 Jul 18
@DeborahDiane
I bet you were grinning a lot after he said that. That is very special. He sounds like a good husband and good person.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Jul 18
@Hannihar - Yes, I was grinning after he said that! LOL He is a good person, a good husband to our daughter, a good father to his kids and a good son-in-law. He and our daughter make a wonderful couple.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
4 Jul 18
@DeborahDiane
I am very happy that he is one of the good ones. I would grin after a compliment like that.
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