Message from Mother to Child

I want to make this a strategy to bring up my kids in the future…

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

• 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 to 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 cannot say “no” for you.

• I can tell you about lofty goals, but I cannot achieve them for you.

• I can teach you about kindness, but I cannot 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 "unconditionally" love you all of my life…and I will.

- Unknown Author

P.S. Happy Birthday to Xave's sis, Amae. We all love you!

P.P.S. To my soon-to-be-mom friend KM, have a safe pregnancy, pray and you will be fine. Take care of yourself and your little one. Xave and I love you! See you soon...