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Parenting & Family > Motherhood > Happy Mother's Day
 

Happy Mother's Day

"Reflections Of A Mother"

I gave you life,
but cannot live it for you.

I can give you directions,
but I cannot be there to lead you.

I can take you to church,
but I cannot make you believe.

I can teach you right from wrong,
but I cannot always decide for you.

I can buy you beautiful clothes,
but I cannot make you beautiful inside.

I can offer you advice,
but I cannot accept it for you.

I can give you love,
but I cannot force it upon you.

I can teach you to share,
but I cannot make you unselfish.

I can teach you respect,
but I cannot force you to show honor.

I can advise you about friends,
but cannot choose them for you.

I can advise you about sex,
but I cannot keep you pure.

I can tell you about alcohol & drugs,
but I can't say "No" for you.

I can tell you about lofty goals,
but I can't achieve them for you.

I can teach you about kindness,
but I can't force you to be gracious

I can pray for you,
but I cannot make you walk with God.

I can tell you how to live,
but I cannot give you eternal life.

I can love you with unconditional love all of
my life... and I will.

posted on May 11, 2008 7:54 AM ()

Comments:

Wow, I need to send that to my 22 year old daughter. I wanted so so much more for her and her life than she wants for herself. It's so hard not be disappointed in some of her choices, but alas... I love her and always will. Nice post.
comment by shesaidwhat on May 15, 2008 7:33 AM ()
Very lovely!!I hope you had a very Happy Mother's Day yesterda.
comment by texastar on May 12, 2008 12:07 PM ()
how perfect.
comment by kristilyn3 on May 12, 2008 11:52 AM ()
We do the very best that we can in giving our children the tools for living. But, it is up to them as to the use of the tools. We are always there, however, to pick up the pieces if they do not choose wisely.
comment by angiedw on May 12, 2008 9:22 AM ()
comment by nascargranny20 on May 12, 2008 5:19 AM ()
This is one of the nicest, truest things I've ever read. Beautiful!Happy Mother's Day to you and all you great women out there!
comment by donnamarie on May 11, 2008 4:03 PM ()

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