Honesty

Every one of my kids has gone through a phase with dishonesty. I know I went through a BIG one when I was about 15. I finally got caught in a lie by my parents. By the time they caught me, it wasn't just one lie, it was a whole series of lies--a HUGE web. Once I knew they were onto me, I knew I was going to have to revise my story to make it "better," but better only made it worse.

When all was said and done, my dad, who I admired more than anyone, said, "You have destroyed our trust, and it's not easily earned back."

UGH! I think he could have lit me on fire, and it would have hurt me less.

That very day I decided that I would be known as an honest person. I have done my best to keep that as one of the creeds I live by.

So, when did you decide that "honesty is the best policy?"