Listen to Your Children

When our daughter was young and sleeping soundly in her bed

I would watch that innocent little face and feel my heart bursting with love

A protective feeling would come over me that was so strong, so intense that it would envelope my whole being

The desire to do everything possible to keep her safe

To protect, to nurture, to advise, to love and always be there for her

These feelings never leave your heart no matter how old they get

Your children need your guidance

They need to know that they are loved

Tell them, show them how much you love them

Prepare them for the world they live in

Our daughter is now a beautiful, kind and thoughtful young woman

I thank God everyday 

Bringing up a child in this world today can be daunting

So many obstacles to overcome

Challenges that can seem insurmountable

How can we inspire our children to be good people?

To do right thing

To be productive members of society

Lead by example and surround them with Positive Influences

Most of all Listen -  Really take the time and Listen to them