Love You Forever!

Love You Forever: The Best of Robert MunschLove You Forever

    Here is a wonderful gift for  for ALL Seasons!  The wonderful irresistible book by Robert Munsch, "Love You Forever!"  I have enjoyed this little jewel of a book for many years and this book still brings tears to my eyes when I think of the story line.
     It is a story of a mother's love for her son and no matter what he does, she sings a song to him, "Love you forever, like you for always as long as you are living my baby you will be."  The book follows the son from infancy until he is a grown man and at the point, when this son has become a wonderful young man you really see the magic of the mother-son relationship.
     This magic is guaranteed to bring tears to your eyes!!!  I encourage you to purchase this book during any Season for you and your children, boy or girl!

"Click Your Heels Dorothy! You Already Have All That You Need to Succeed!!!"

     Click your heels Dorothy!  You already have all that you need to succeed in being a good parent!  I want to share a great story about being a good parent, mother or father.  One day a dear friend of mine was praying and she asked God,  "God, why is it so difficult to be a mother?  My friend said God answered her and said, "It is not difficult to be a mother...it is difficult to be a good mother!!!  My friend, I agree it is not difficult to be a parent, it is difficult to be  good parent!  But please remember Dorothy, you have all that you need to be a great parent!
     You know as well as I do that love is an essential component  of being a good parent!  Show and tell your children how much you love them!  Can I say this any clearer?  Come on work with me people!!! We can afford to show our children the love they deserve!  They deserve all the love that we can give!   Give this love until it hurts!!!   The love that you receive in return will ease the pain!  I promise!
  So Dorothy, go on click your heels, you already have what you need to succeed as a good parent!!!
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"Happy Holidays!"
"Happy Happy New Year!"-"Another Great Year to Love Your Children!!!"

"Got Resolutions?"

     Got Resolutions regarding loving your children?  It would be so awesome to resolve to love your children even more! Yes, love is something that you cannot give enough or receive enough!  Resolve to give your children more unconditional love and watch your lives improve!
     When you resolve to give your children more love, resolve to tell them and to show them more love!  You can do this!  Work with me people!  Your children need your love each and every day as much as they need oxygen to breathe and food to eat!!!  Give your children what they need most and they will return the awesome favor!
   Got Resolutions to love your children more?  Then implement these resolutions today!  There is no time like the present!!!
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Happy Holidays!

"See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil!!!"

     Hi parents I pray that you are having a wonderful awesome fabulous holiday season! I admonish you to "See no evil, Hear no evil and Speak no evil   with regards to your children.  First of all when you look at your children you should see pure joy!  They are your children!  They are your arrows that you will send forward into the future.  They are your babies, the ones that you held close to your bodies and loved on them even before they were born in most cases.  If your children are adopted they are very special also because you chose them!  This message is a message of love!  Love on your your children and see love ever time you are near them!  Improve your relationship with your children!
     Hear no evil!  When you hear your children's voices realize that there is no other sound in the world like your babies' voices! My children's voices are music to my ears and  I can pick my children's voices out of a room filled with young people!  My babies are now 15 and 17 and even though I treat and respect them like young men should be treated and respected...they will always be my babies  :0 !
     Speak no evil!  Please do not speak "evil" to your children!  I have no problem with discipline when when it is appropriate and minimal but do not verbally abuse your child!  Words can hurt, sting, damage, as much as hits!  Do not physically abuse your child either...that's a discussion for another time! But please do not use words to hurt your babies...life is tough enough for young people!!! Have you ever considered that?
   So please take this advice into the New Year and utilize it well.  Seeing no evil, hearing no evil and saying no evil will improve your relationship with your children! Tell me how priceless is a better relationship with your children?
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"While Visions Of Sugarplums Danced In Their Heads...."

      This is not another discussion regarding whether parents should tell their children the truth about Santa Claus!   Less discussion of that topic, truly is more!  No  my message today borrows from the the famous poem, "Twas the Night Before Christmas," for a Reason."  I want to remind parents of traditions!  When I was little my sister, brother and I read this poem continuously.    My older sister and I even memorized the lines.  It brings back wonderful, fun memories of us reciting the lines.  We also had other tree trimming traditions and the opening of the presents at the crack of dawn traditions!  We cooked the greatest treats with our mother.  We laughed and played the whole time!  It was a joyous time and the memories will lasts forever!
     It is time to create wonderful traditons of your own or to continue the fabulous ones that you had.  Make these memories with your children and continue to love them and give them extraordinary memories that will last a lifetime.
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Merry Christmas Eve!

Never Miss An Opportunity to Say, " I Love You!" and "Show Your Love!"

   Always tell your children that you love them!  Always let them know that your love is unconditional!  Children must be told that they are loved and that they are treasured!   It is the parent's job to build their children's self-esteem.  It is the parent's job to show their children how much they love them!  Come on parents, work with me people! 
     You know how important it was to hear your parents tell you  and show you how much they loved you!  It meant the world to you!  If your parents did not tell you that they loved you, you know how much you missed!  Do not continue that family curse!  Change your family's modus operandi and show and tell your children  how much you love them!  Your reward is the awesome love that is returned to you!!!
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"Look Into Your Children's Eyes and See The Magic &Wonder of Christmas!

     During the Christmas Season I admonish you to please take a look into your children's eyes and see the magic and wonder of Christmas!  Watch their eyes light up as they open their gifts, stare in wonder at the sparkling lights on the Christmas tree, as they thoroughly enjoy their Christmas treats and as they listen attentively to the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, Our Lord & Savior!
   I admonish you to see what they see, feel what they feel, touch what they touch, smell what they smell  and hear what they hear.  You know children experience Christmas with all of their senses!  Unlike adults, children know how to enjoy life! Have you played in an empty box lately?  So please look into your beloved children's  eyes, see the pure joy of the celebrations and enjoy the magic!
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"Tis The Season!"



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    "Tis the Season to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ because Jesus is the Reason for the Season!  Tis the season to celebrate new birth and children!  Jesus is truly the greatest gift because He is our Lord and Savior and He is the reason we have the gift of eternal life available to us. 
      Please inform your children about the real reason we celebrate Christmas!  Let them know how much God loves us and the sacrifice He made in giving his only begotten Son!  Also let them know the sacrifice that Jesus made in dying for our sins!  He gave His life for us.  Are we worthy?  The answer is "No!"  But He gave his life anyway because He loved us and continues to love us!
    Tis the Season for many things but let's make sure that our children understand the real reason for the season!!!
"Be Blessed During the Christmas Season and Throughout The New Year!"

"Bake A Cake for Baby Jesus!"---- "Jesus Is The Reason For The Season!"

     Since Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Our Savior, Jesus Christ, it is an awesome time to bake a birthday cake for Him!   It is a great way to introduce, reiterate  or reinforce the story of the birth of Christ to your children!  If you are celebrating the Christmas Holiday and you are not teaching your children about the real meaning of Christmas,the birth of Jesus Christ, you are doing an injustice!
   I admonish you to bake the best cake ever, put a few candles on the His birthday cake (we do not want a fire hazard : 0   ) and thank God for sending Jesus!  Let's face it...it is all about Him and "The Greatest Gift" that he gave the world, "Eternal Life"
May God bless you and keep you during the Christmas Season and throughout the New Year!
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"To Believe in Santa or Not To Believe In Santa...That Is The ?"

     Today I would love to hear other parents input about whether children should be taught to believe in  Santa Claus, Kris Kringle, St Nick, St. Nicholas, Father Christmas  or whatever you call that Jolly Old Elf!   What is your opinion and why do you believe that children should be or should not be told that there is a Santa Claus?  Think about this and give us your best answer! You may be surprised by the answers others people give and you may be amazed by your own opinion...but guess what we will all learn if we all present the information in a truthful succinct way!!!
  God bless you and remember "Jesus Is The Reason For the Season!"
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"Bah Humbug! Should Children Be Told That Santa Claus is Coming To Town?"

   Here's a wonderful controversial topic!  Should children be told that Santa Claus is coming to town on Christmas Eve?  I truly believe it is up to the parents to determine what their children should be told about Santa Claus!  It is so interesting that this decision was taken completely out of my hands!   When my oldest child was 7 years old, one of the teachers in his Christian School decided to tell all of her students that not only did Santa not exist but the name "Santa" and "Satan" had similar letters.  Was I upset? No, not really my 7 year old had basically done the Math and he figured out that Santa could not fit in every chimney and travel all around the world in one night!  But most importantly, he was okay with this information!  Because he was okay, my husband and I were okay!   Yes, the information could have been presented a little better...a lot better but there was no harm...no foul!!!
   I was 11 years old when my parents told me the truth!  I still waited for Old St. Nicklaus all night and quickly learned that my parents had lied.  No harm no foul, I loved them even though they had lied! I knew it was truly an act of love!
   I also know that "Jesus Is the Reason for the Season" and I know that I would admonish all parents to teach their children about Jesus!  As far as talking to children about Santa, the ball should always be in the parents court and they should make the decision!  I only want to emphasize that parents mus teach their children about the Birth of Christ because Christmas is truly all about HIM!
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
Jesus Is The Reason For the Season!
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"Jesus Is the Reason For The Season!!!"

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"Happy Holidays!!!!"

"To Spank Or Not To Spank?"

    Tell me do you believe in spanking children in order to discipline them?  Yes this is a controversial topic and I am not one who will shy away from controversy!  I want to hear the opinion of others but I truly believe that this "Hot Topic"  must be handled on an individual basis.  You must know exactly who we are talking about parents and children!  These cases are highly individualized!!!
    Take for example my parents.  They were the most awesome parents in the world.  But  they truly believed that "If you spare the rod, you will spoil the child!"  They disciplined us (spanked us) as needed..but guess what we quickly learned that if you are well behaved you would not get spankings!  We were well behaved children to say the least & even today I follow rules and I am well behaved : )  !  My parents taught me how to respect authority and I do!  I learned many extraordinary lessons with the same theme ..if you act inappropriately there are consequences for your actions!  This is a true life lesson.  They taught the lesson well.  Could the lesson have been taught without spankings?  Only God knows but it worked effectively and my parents weren't gonna fix it if it wasn't broken!!!
   So tell me your opinion to spank or not to spank?  That is the question!
P.S.  I have never spanked my children because I never had to....
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"Look Into Your Children's Eyes and See The Future!"

     Take a long deep look into your children's eyes and see the future!  Enjoy the view from a loving parent's standpoint!  Take the time to admire the gift that God has presented to you!  Give your child the love and attention that he or she needs to face the future!  Teach them about God who loves them even more than we do!
    We will not always be there to hold their hands!  We won't always be there to protect them!  We however can always be there to give them love!  Love knows no distance!  Therefore, as we begin to loosen those apron strings and we begin to send our little arrows into the world, we realize that knowing and loving God  is the most important, "greatest'  gift that we can give our children!  They are never alone when they have God!
   I admonish you to teach your children about God so that they will have a bigger, better, brighter future!  May God bless you and your families during the holiday season and every day!
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"Love In...Love Out!!!"

     Parents! Here is a great perk for loving your children unconditionally!  They will someday return that love to you! Let's face it from the beginning we love it when I children say the magic words, "I wuv  u" and the world stops!  But guess what?  It gets better and better! When you show your children love you receive an everlasting love!  It is so important to realize that the most important thing you can give your children is love from your heart and love for God!  Because when they are dealing with life battles, God's love and your love are the only weapons they can use!
   Plant the seeds of love in your babies!  Nourish the seeds you have planted with more love as a fertilizer!  Grow those wonderful  little people in a garden of love and one day, every day hopefully they will return the love.  I have total faith that they will! Love in ...Love out!!!
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"Pay IT Forward!"

    Pay it forward to your children!  Do something really really nice for them! These are the things that memories are made of!  These memories are worth so much more because they are priceless! You will also be teaching your children  valuable life lessons!  You will be teaching your children how to pay forward!  They will learn firsthand how to do more for others!  Truly the world can be a better place when we all pay forward!!!

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"Keep The Main Thing the Main Thing!"

     Parents, it is so very important that you prioritize and keep the main thing the main thing when you are raising you children.  It is so very important that you let your children know that you love them!   It is so very important that we let them know that we adore them and that we will always be there for them.  We must give our children "unconditional love"  the type of love that God gives us.
     We must keep the main thing the main thin by showing our children how much we love them by our actions.  Love on your little ones and big ones (they are your babies too!) as much as possible! Show your love...Keep  The Main Thing The Main Thing!!!

"Bullying the Bully!"

      Many many years ago, my father was in his forties and I was in my early teens and I was hit on the head by another student with a book, while riding a school bus.  My father was very unhappy about someone hitting his youngest daughter, so the next day he went on the bus and told the young man that he should not be hitting girls under any circumstances and that he absolutely could not hit me again! Well needless to say, I never had any problems with this young man again.  And this was my blessing, I was glad my dad intervened.
     Now let's fast forward to the year 2010...Should parents approach the children who are bullying their children.  There is such a fine line between intervention and harassment and intimidation, and I am not here to draw lines.  Of course I think my dad intervened, he did not harass the young man!  He told him gently not to hurt me again and no curse words were used.
     My advice would be for parents to go through the appropriate channels and work with the school's administration today!  Life has changed and it is a different world then when I was a teenager!  Bullying has to be addressed, it cannot be swept under the rug!  What if it was your child who was being bullyied?  What if your child was the bully?  Walk a mile in either of those parents shoes and all sets of those shoes are uncomfortable!
      I would love to hear your opinions on whether parents should "bully the bully" or should they go through the appropriate channels for handling disputes?  What if following the appropriate channels are not working?  Share your wisdom!!!
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"Miner Details!"

     During the recent Miracle in Chile, did you see the pure joy on the faces of the people who saw there relatives face to face after their harrowing ordeal in a Chilean mine?  Did you perchance see the faces of the miner's children? There faces were bautifully etched in my mind forever and I actually saw so much love that it was overwhelming!
     God is such an awesome God and in His infinite wisdom to restore all 33 men back to their families is truly one of the most awesome miracles I have observed in my lifetime!  I am so thankful that he returned so many fathers to their wives, parents, relatives, and friends but I am extremely delighted that he returned these fathers to their children!
    May God continue to bless the Miracle Miners, their families, friends, and chidren and May God bless all readers!
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"Love Your Children With All Of Your Body, Heart, Mind, and Soul...Focus!!!

          Parents we need to focus!  We need to focus on our children with all we have!  All we have includes our bodies, hearts, minds, and souls!  We have to look out for our children!  They are still very innocent and contrary to their beliefs...they need us!
     Do not listen to that teenager who truly believes that he/she knows everything!  They know nothing! It is our job to oversee what is going on with them and in their lives! Have no regrets!  Protect them! Yes, cut those apron strings, but don't leave them high and dry!  They will always be yours and you will always be theirs!
     Love your children with all of your body, heart, mind, and soul!  And I am certain that they will someday return the favor!
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"Love Your Children Unconditionally and Show Them Often!!!"

      You must love your children unconditionally and show them that you love them each and every day of their lives!  You know that every being on earth needs and requires love! So why are your children any different?  Your children need your love and if you are not giving your children you need to figure out why with a quickness!!!
    Trust me, you do not want them to look for love in all of the wrong places!  Heaven forbid that your child seeks the love you are not giving with friends who are not very nice people!  Children are only lent to us for such a short period of time to be children!  They eventually grow up and we need to equip them with what they need to survive!  Trust me they need our love to survive!
   My parents gave me so much love and most importantly they taught me about God and Jesus and I knew I was never alone.  Even though they are deceased, I know that I will never be alone because God and Jesus will always be with me!
     Love your children unconditionally,  show them your love often, teach them about God and Jesus and equip them with what they need to survive in this world!!! It is your duty, your job, your responsibility!!!
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"Love Your Children With All of Your Heart, Body, Mind, and Soul!"

    Love your children with all of your heart, body, mind and soul!  They are your babies...they will always be your babies, so love them because they need your love as much as they did when they were babies.  You must give your children that all consuming, unconditional  love that transcends the imagination!  You must let them know how much you love them so that there is no question!  There are so many children who are looking for love in all of the wrong places!  I promise you you child will not have to look for love in the wrong places because they will know that they have all the love they need at home!!!
    So love your children,"babies," with all of your heart, body, mind andd soul and watch them grow and prosper!  You will reap the benefits of loving your children with that all consuming, unconditonal love  and I bet you will receive that same awesome love in return!!!  It's a win win situation!!!!
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"All You Need Is Love!"

     All you need is love to give generously to your children.  Your children need your love and affection each and every day of their lives!  Love is such a valuable gift and love is truly the gift that keeps on giving!  So remember when you see hold, hug  and or kiss your child that he or she need your love!  Give your love generously and watch God and your children return the favor!
Blessings to You and Your Dear Children!
Be Truly Blessed!
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"Your Life Will Never Be the Same!!!"

          When I learned that I was carrying my first child, I called my brother and he said, "Your life will never be the same!"  These were seven of the most prophetic words that I have ever heard!  My life has never been the same! My husband and I have thoroughly enjoyed our children and I know that our lives will only get better and better because God gave us the privilege of having our sons. Every day with our sons is the best day!!!
       One of our best experiences is discussing the wonder and omnipotence of God with our children.  Our sons know God and they know the blessings of serving God.  They have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and I know they know what the greatest gift is, eternal life!
   My husband and I are very blessed to have sons who know God and Jesus.  I admonish you to teach your children about God and Jesus.  You will all be eternally blessed!!!
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"Have You Hugged And/Or Kissed your Child Today!"

     Have you hugged and/or kissed your child today?  Have you told them that you loved them?  Have you told them how they make you smile? Have you told them how they make your heart feel each and every time that you look at them?  
Here are a few other poignant questions?  Have you yelled at your child today?  Have you hit your child today?  Have you ignored your children's questions or refused to spend time with them?  Think about these questions and if you are guilty of any of the bad parenting infractions...This is where the rubber meets the road!  It is time to make  positive changes in your life and in your children's lives!
    If you are not loving, truly loving your children, it is not too late!  Please for the love of God love your children and show them your love each and every day.  Kind words, loving arms, and kisses never go out of style!  Love your children today,,, For they are only children for just a shortwhile....
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"Show Your Love!!!"

     It is extremely important to show your children love and make them feel good about themselves!  Your chidren are the very best of you and your spouse and they have very special qualities!  You, the parents, know these qualities better than anyone!  Let your child know that you recognize those special qualities and that you appreciate them!  Build your child's self-esteem, let them know that God created of only one of them!
    Give your love freely, unconditionally and generously to your children and you will be amazed that God and your children will return that love a thousandfold!!!  "Show Your Love!!!"

"Teach Your Children About God and Jesus!"

     There is a great need for parents to teach their children about God and Jesus!  It is so very important to teach your children about our Father in heaven.  They must be told how awesome He is and they must be encouraged to go to church and Sunday School.  Children need to know that God will never leave them or forsake them!!!  Children also need to know about the Bible and all the wonderful teachings that are timeless.  If you truly love your children you really need to teach them about God and Jesus!
    The greatest gift is eternal life, therefore children must be told about Jesus.  Jesus is the only sinless person who has walked the earth.  He is God's only begotten Son and He died on the cross so that we could be saved and we could have eternal life!   He gave His life so that we can have eternal life!!! God and He made the greatest sacrifices, the least we can do is to tell our children about them so that our children can have better lives!!!  Tell your children about God and Jesus and give them the opportunity to know the true love of our Father and Savior,  love that will last an eternity!

"Our Children Are Our Future!"

    Our children are our future!  You make the choice!  Do you want our future controlled by people who are clueless about God or do we want our nation to be ran by people who know God?  This is really not a question!  We do not have any options!!! We must raise our children to love God so that people will have better lives!
   We  have a duty to teach our children about God and Jesus!  We have a responsiblity to teach them about a Father who will never leave them or forsake them!  We have to teach them about Jesus, the only sinless man, who walked the earth, and how He died a horrific death for our sins, so that we could have eternal life!
   We have to teach them about eternal life, our "greatest gift!"  Parents, "our children are our future!"  Prepare them for the future!!!  Teach them!  Time is of the essence....
Are you doing your best to teach your children about God and Jesus?
Are there any reasons why you are not teaching your children?
Do you need any information about how to teach your children?
Do you want to know how my husband and I taught our children over the years?
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"Pets Are People, Too!"

     Pets are people too!  Pets are also great for children!  They are usually lovable and loving and they give your child an opportunity to show their love in very wonderful, awesome, great heart warming ways.  They also teach your child to be unselfish, caring, loving, gentle, and they teach them respect for beings that share this wonderful world with them!
      I admonish you so select your pets wisely and always protect your children first!  We had cats for many years and when my children were really small I would not leave them alone with my cats.  There was never a probem (My cats were more afraid of my children!).  However, your children must always be first and their protection and welfare are your  number top prorities!  Consult your child's pediatrician and always let him/her know when you introduce a new pet!
     Give your child the opportunity to know the love of a great pet, a gift that will keep on giving!!!
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"Heart Sounds!"

     Are you listening to your children's heart sounds?  A child communicates with his/her heart! A Child does not have to put on a phony facade.  What you see is what you get!!!  Thank goodness that he or she has not developed those bad  phony acting habits!!!
     A child places his/her little heart out there for us to see and he/she gives love and wants love in return!!!  Parents, listening to your children's heart sounds and  giving your children love is the least that you can do!
     Listen to your child's heart sounds and respond with love and affection!  You will be rewarded because the more you give love, the more love you will receive!  Listen and respond to your child's heart sounds today!!!   Remember, "lots of love in," "lots of love out!"
      Are you listening to your children's heart sounds? What preventing you from listening?  Will you now listen more attentively?  Will you give your love more freely to your greatest gifts?
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" Your Children Are Not Your Children and It's Not About You!"

     Your children are not your children!  They belong to God!  They were lent to you to provide them with love, knowledge, skills, wisdom  and discipline! When I realized that my children belonged to God I realized that I had a greater responsiblity to teach them about Our Father!  Let's face it,  life is all about Him!  Life is not about us!  Without God we would have nothing and we would certainly not have our children!
     Give God the praise and the glory and thank for all that He does for us and  our (His) children!!!

"You've Got The Look!"

     Give your children that "look" when you see them!  You know that look that says,  "I love you so very much and I would not trade you for the world!" Children need to see your expression of love!  They need  and want proof that you love them!  It is so easy to talk the talk, but it is so much harder to walk the walk and "show your love!"
      Create that look of love in your eyes and watch the magic happen and if you are really blessed your child will return that magical look to you!

"Give Your Children A Valuable Gift, Your Time!"

        Give your children a valuable gift!  Give them your time!  They need to spend time with you to build a lasting relationship with you!  They need to be in your presence to learn those "life lessons" that only parents can teach!  Give your child priceless information that you have learned from your victories and mistakes!  Give your child everything that you can give him or her!  They will need this valuable information to survive in this everchanging world!
     Bless your child with your knowledge, wisdom, skill, talents and love!  Give them these awesome gifts and see the benefits of sharing wonderful knowledge with your child! Wonderful information in, wonderful information out!
    May God bless you and keep you and your family!!!

"The World Would Be A Better Place If We All Looked At The World Through The Eyes of A Child!"

        The world would be truly a better place if we all looked at the world through the eyes of a child! The world would be a place where we could have lots of unconditional love!  The world would be filled with beauty that we would see and recognize and we would not be too busy or too distracted to smell and enjoy the pretty flowers, especially the roses!
     We would not judge people by the color of their skin, or by the type of home that they live in or the clothes that they wear or the car that they drive!  All those things would not matter!  Children have an uncanny way of loving people just because they are people! We should all learn this valuable lesson from children!
      The world would be a better place if we all looked at the world through the eyes of a child!

"Sweet Tales from Tots and Teenagers!"/"Inquiring Minds Want to Know!!!"

      When my youngest son was two years old he came to me with a  extraordinary question.  He inquired with an intense look, " Mommy, when God entered the garden of Eden did He walk in or did He fly in?"  Then he declared emphatically, " Mommy you know He had to power to fly!"
    When my oldest was two he also asked a very poignant question.  He asked, "Mommy where were we before we were born?"  "Were we in heaven talking to God?"  Then he said vehemently, "I believe we were in heaven talking to God."
      Recently they both came to me they are now 14 and 17 years old and they are still asking those awesome questions.  They both posed the same questions after studying Anatomy  in their respective classes.  They inquired," Mom do you think when God created the human body he took a lot of time to design the human body and really figure out  how to make each system work so well together  or do you think because He is God He just created our bodies without having to contemplate each and every detail?'
    My children never cease to amaze me with their  wonderful poignant inquiries and I am so pleased that did not ask, "Does God exist?"  Notice at the early age of two they knew God existed and at 14 and 17 they still know He exists!!!!
      My children knowing and loving God and Jesus is truly "the greatest gift" that they could give me!

"Mother's Day Gifts That Money Cannot Buy!"

          My oldest 17 year old son  came to me on Mother's Day and said, "Mom I just really wanted you to know that I love you.'  My heart was touched as I looked int o his gorgeous brown eyes and witnessed pure love pouring out of his eyes, heart and soul!"  I almost cried!  Yes, my sons tell me that they love me all the time and I feel the love but this moment in time will always be held in my heart!  It was a very spontaneous ans special moment and I was pleased and I told him that I loved him too!  I told him thank you and I would place his gift in my heart and keep it there eternally!
     My youngest son really surprised me with his gift!  He is now 14 years old and he amazed me!  I had not experienced this type of joy since he and his brother were little tykes!  He gave me 100 kisses for Mother's Day on my cheek and I experienced pure motherly love and joy as I giggled through my heartfelt kisses!
     I am truly a blessed woman, but more importantly I am truly a blessed mother!!!
     I praise God for the honor and the privilege of being a mother!

"Happy Mother's Day!"

"Stick and Stones May Break Your Child's Bones but Negative Words "Can" Always Hurt Them Too!!!

       Parents remember the old adage, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me?"  Well it was wrong!  We have to be very careful with  negative words that we say to our children and we should never abuse them on any level  and verbal abuse can last a lifetime.
    Monitor what you say to your children!  You can stick knives directly into their hearts with sharp-pointed evil words!  You must be careful when you are talking to your children and even when you are angry, you must concentrate and choose your words carefully!
     We must think about our parents before we speak and we must ask the question, "How would I have felt if my mother  talked to me like that?  We all know the words we wished our parents had said to help us  instead of hurting us.  Here is your opportunity to get it right without screaming foul words at your children!  Let's face it when we say ugly words they only hear the ugly words, the lesson you were trying to teach goes out of the window!!!
     So now that we know that words can hurt "to the bone," what are we going to do about it?  Change your m.o!  You can teach your child a lesson without destroying him/her!  Make a decision to rephrase what you have to say to your child to save your child!  Your child will win and you will win! It will be a win-win situation!!!  Write to me to give me your opinion!  I am looking forward to hearing from you!!!
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"Teach Your Children About God and Jesus!"

    I admonish you to teach your children about God and Jesus!  It is of the upmost importance to teach your children about our Father and our Savior!  We are talking about information that a child will carry with him/her eternally!   Teaching your child about God and Jesus will build a foundation that is strong!  You must also encourage your children to read and obey the word! Teach them the Ten Commandments and let them know that they are not outdated!  Prepare your children for the real world!  They will need God, Jesus and the Biblical word to survive and to live eternally!
    Teach your children about God and Jesus and watch them flourish.  This is the 'greatest gift" that you can give your children, a love for God and Jesus which leads to  eternal life!
Are you teaching your children about God and Jesus?  Why or why not?
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"Do You Really Love Your Children?"

     Let's have a heart to heart talk!  Do you really love your children?  I mean do you "really" love your children?  I pray that you have been listening to the words in this blog and I pray that you are internalizing the fact that it is not good enought to say you love your children without showing them how much you love them!  Children are one of our most precious gifts from God.  They need to be loved and they need to be shown love 24/7!
    I admonish you to love your children and to show them how much you love them each and every day of their lives.  What could it hurt?  Better yet, what could it help?  Maybe they will not go looking for love in all of the wrong places!
     I admonish you to be active in your children's lives.  Do not be a bystander! Your child's life is much to precious and they need you!  Do you really love your children?  Then get in there in show your love!!!

"Sacrifice! Our Children Deserve the Best That We Have to Give"

    Our children deserve the best that we have to give!  They deserve the best of our time, energy, finances, and love.  They deserve the accolades that they receive for just being alive.  They deserve unconditional  love, attention, and affection.  You have to remember that they did not ask to come here!  We started them on this journey and it is our job to walk with them and care for them and to love them with all of our hearts, minds, bodies and souls!!!
    Make the sacrifice, show the love and wait...give it a moment... and watch that love retun to you a thousand fold!!!!
   May God bless you and keep you, your family and your children!!!

"For the Love of Children!"

      I admonish parents to put their hearts, bodies, minds and souls into loving their children!!!  The loving investments that you make in you children lives is returned to you with dividends!  Children need unconditional love and lots and lots of love!  They want to show  you how much they love you so allow them to express themselves!  Remember you are the great beneficary of their love and affection!!!
     Show your love to your children! Do this for the love of children and they will return the love to you!
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"Smile!"

     Do you know how important a simple smile can be?  Do you have any clue how much a smile warms the heart of the recipient?  Do you know you can change the atmosphere in a cold room when you warm the room up with your smile?  Do you know how important a smile is to your child?
      Our children so often guage the world based on how their  parents feel and when we show the world favor...They show the world favor.  When we are negative /They are so often negative!
      Therefore, know that it is important to smile and show your children that it is okay to have a positive attitude and enjoy life!

"God Smiles!"

     I truly believe that every time we hug, kiss, and tell our children that we love them...God smiles!
I truly believe that God picks and chooses His children and parents well. I believe that joy is reflected back to us when we are obedient and we treat our children with the love and respect that they deserve!
      Make it a priority to love, hug, kiss, and tell our children that we love them and then stand back and watch God smile!  Do not be blinded by the pure light of His smile! :)
      Do you believe that God smiles when we adults love on our children?  I know He does!
Try Him and see!