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TITLE: A Letter to My Children | Previous Challenge Entry
By Susan martin
11/23/06
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When Jesus said that He would come in the ‘blink of an eye’, I often thought of that as anytime He is done with my services here on Earth, that I would find my home with Him in heaven that quickly. So I am writing this to you because in a ‘blink of an eye’, I may never get another chance to say these things to you.

Now that you are grown and having children of your own let me tell you some things about parenting that some experts will never tell you. The most important thing to know is that you can never love or hold your child too much. When that baby looks at you for the first time they will know how much they are loved, and no matter what, let them know every day, in any way you can, how much you love them. They will never be too old or too independent not to need the assurance of your love.

A child will always unconditionally love their parents, no matter how good or bad you treat your child, they will always accept that treatment as what love is. Saying ‘I’m sorry’ to your child when you’ve made a mistake will show them that you are human too, and gives them a chance to learn forgiveness. Try to know what their weaknesses are, and even though they may not ask for it, try to help them turn their weaknesses into strengths.

Be a supportive parent, try to learn and accept that nothing your child will ever do can shock you any more than you have shocked me. You can let them know that you are not happy with their decision, but be there to support them when they find out that their decision was the wrong one. Try to stay one step ahead of them, which is when they learn that you have eyes behind your head, and although you can’t always catch them when they fall, at least you can help them wipe the dust off.

Please never insult or yell at them in front of anyone, especially in the presence of their friends, that is the worse kind of humiliation a child could ever receive. Remember that nobody is perfect, even you, so when they don’t do well in a subject at school or a sport or whatever they are working at, always let them know that their best is good enough.

Finally, remember that there is a God that loves all of us. Let your children see how much you love God and remember to lean on Him to help you with them. Help your children to know and accept Jesus as their savior, so that you are sure about their salvation. Always pray for your children and remember that He put them in your care, so take good care of them for Him!

You may wonder why I am saying all this to you; it is because I know how it is for a child to grow up not knowing what real, unconditional love is. When you grow up not knowing what love is, then you don’t know how to accept love from others; you put up a wall so you don’t get hurt anymore, but that wall keeps true caring out. I am very thankful however that God made me the parent that He wanted me to be, and all these things that I have shared with you, I have lived as an example for you. So my prayer is that you will carry this torch that I am giving to you-to be a loving parent.

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