We here at "Would We Lie?" have decided to honor our fellow earthlings with awards from time to time, to show that we care about humankind. (The animal world can take care of itself.)
Today we present our first "Devoted Parents of the New Millennium" Award, which goes to the Poseys of somewhere in Maryland.
Pat and Joe Posey have a 19-year-old son, Kevin, to whom they've given all of their love and a big bunch of goodies.
Kevin, who can't drive, owns a little red Corvette. And though he's had no formal schooling, he has a hefty college fund.
He's a quiet kid, his mother says. He never talks back, and he never makes a mess.
His father says he loves to go fishing with Kevin, who sits silently as Dad handles the bait and such.
Is Kevin the perfect son? The Poseys think so.
The fact that he's a Cabbage Patch Doll makes it all the better.
"With every kid that you adopt, you promise to love them and be a good parent and take care of them," Kevin's mother said, "and that's what we did."
Mr. Posey added, "He's very special."
And you may ask yourself, "My God, what have they done?"
But our family was touched by the obvious love and tenderness displayed by parents and child.
The tale even prompted us to give our daughter a great big hug and kiss.
We then had to change her clothes. Barbie doesn't like to be wrinkled.

Posted at August 25, 2004 11:49 AM