REFLECTIONS OF A MOTHER

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

I can teach you things, but I cannot make you learn.

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

I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it.

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 the facts of life, but I can't build your reputation.

I can tell you about drink, but I can't say "no" for you.

I can warn you about drugs, but I can't prevent you from using them.

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 warn you about sins, but I cannot make you moral

I can love you as a child, but I cannot place you in God's family.

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

I can teach you about Jesus, but I cannot make Jesus your Lord.

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!!!

My friend sent this to me in an email,I am passing it on to all the mums on this forum and the world over.

EXCELLENT BONNY

Thanks Bonnie....That was awesome

Opps Bonny......LOL

No problem Sunbuffgirl I think all mums deserve a huge pat on the back as well as a medal. I know my mum is my hero.

I agree
I am printing this out for my son
Have a beautiful day

Beautiful,...Thanks Bonny

Beautiful

Bonny you have no idea how bad I needed to hear that to day,I finally after years with my older son had to do the tough love yesterday and it's killing me.I keep questioning myself as a parent wondering where I went wrong.But after reading this it has helped me because I have done all those things as a mother and I guess I can do mo more but continue to pray for him.Thank you so much for sharing that I will be sending it to him.HUGS Pam

Nice Bonny

Pkh You did'nt do anything wrong... Those varmits
have a mind of there own...

Awesome share Bonny..thanks

sigh