I sure hope that your May has kicked off to a good start. The heat is settling in quick around our parts. We've kicked off May with watching our softball girls win the District. Next week we start another round of ball. It's so much fun to watch these girls and especially our girl, Mallory. She plays centerfield. We were so proud of both teams that played against each other. They all, hand in hand gathered together as one of our girls prayed for the game and also for one of our young men that was in a horrific car accident and fighting. His name is Kaden if you can think to lift him up to our Lord. I had the opportunity recently to speak to a group of women at a ladies luncheon event at a local church. Oh we had so much fun. I wished I had gotten pictures of the beautiful decorations. We had a TEA PARTY and we each kept the cup that we drank out of it. Isn't she just lovely? Easter has come and gone but we sure have a great time with family. We gather each...
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Someone sent this to me about a year ago and as I was cleaning out some files I came across this. Worthy of sharing today.
Being a parent means...
To be brave enough to be the bad guy once in a while.
To aim at being a wise Mom or Dad and not to become their
'best friend'.
To have the wisdom to not always let them win at chess so
they can taste failure.
To use the rod with wisdom and not in anger.
To be humble enough to admit when wrong and ask for
forgiveness.
To not make all the choices but to help them make the right
ones.
To make them independent even though that means letting go.
To love unconditionally as it is their birth right to be
loved.
To show appreciation when they do little things so they feel
valued.
To ask for their opinion and be willing to change yours if
theirs makes more sense.
To pray for and with them every day, earnestly.
To be bold enough to give them a standing ovation even if
the world remains seated.
To speak kindly yet firmly, without resentment, sarcasm or
impatience.
To give them the confidence to laugh at themselves.
To sit quietly and listen although you have a million chores
to do.
To make them grateful for God’s blessings so they won’t
nurture a grumbling heart.
To give them the courage to stand for their principles yet
to be wise enough to pick their battles.
To comfort them with an open door that will stay open
irrespective of what they’ve done.
To measure their success not in academic marks but by how
close they’ve reached God’s standard.
Psalm 127:3-5 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
Happy Wednesday!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
All wonderful indeed. I make some mistakes along he way for sure..and it is always a learning curve for me as well. Have a wonderful day Cindy. XO
ReplyDeleteAwesome advice....for parents and grandparents!! HOPE you have an awesome day!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Cindy.
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A wonderful post, Cindy. Thank you for sharing these wise words here. I see so many young Christian parents who are good examples for their children, and then I see some who aren't. The list is filled with wisdom!
ReplyDeleteI love those. I'm going to copy and put in my files. I agree with all and I tried to do all of them. Of course, I failed sometimes, but I knew (still know) how to say I'm sorry. So many parents today want to be their child's best friend. The allow sleepovers with boys. We have a girl in our youth group who is 14, pregnant with twin from a 15 year old boy whose moms let the kids stay over at each other's home. Thanks for sharing. Think I'll post this in the church bulletin.
ReplyDeleteI really love this post Cindy. I have so many favorites you've listed here.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're having a wonderful day.
All the best to you!
Aim
Great words of wisdom!
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