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Short and Sweet:Tips for living the abundant life |
Thanks, Mom, for always being there for me when I’ve needed you.
As I think about Mother’s Day, I remember times as a teenager when I felt confused and discouraged about life, and you were there to listen. It is only years later that I realize what a tremendous gift that was to me. There were times as a teenager when I felt embarrassed even to have parents. I remember how uneasy I felt walking with you and Dad at the shopping mall, in case any of my high school acquaintances would see me. As a teenager I was so much into proving how independent I was, that I failed to appreciate that one’s family is an irreplaceable gift. Thank you, Mom, for being so patient and forgiving with my teenage growing pains. I really had very little idea how much you were sacrificing in order to give my sisters and me a loving and secure home. I really did not see you as a person with your own dreams, fears, and hopes.It is only years later that I have come to see how much impact children
can have on one’s dreams, fears, and hopes. I will always remember
meeting with a young couple who were expecting their first child.
This couple were avid skiers every weekend up at Whistler. They said
to me:
"We are thrilled about having a baby, but it’s not going to change
anything." I thought to myself: "Children don’t change anything....they
change everything!"
What is it about children that have such a lasting impact on our lives as moms and dads?? Click to find out more…
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