Pearls of wisdom to pass on to my girl as she heads off to college. I had them all neatly compiled and spaced out - one for each day of the month of her first month of college, but as the internet would have it, the draft version of this blog swallowed the blog whole - but not before I was able to write each day down on a card, and place each card in a separate envelope for Madison to open day by day. But as those envelopes are sealed and ready to be delivered to her, I can't/don't want to open them...so...I don't have all my pearls of wisdom but I will pass on to you what I do remember...1. When you were 2 years old, "NO!" was not an acceptable answer to what I asked of you. However, now, "No" is not only an acceptable answer, but given certain circumstances, the best response of all.
2. Share what you have. If you have two coats, give one to another.
3. It is always better to give than to receive - but never at another's expense. If it is a blessing to someone else to give to you - accept with a humble heart.
4. The world is going to try and get you down - but you must remember, "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." - Pooh
5. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few...or the one... - Spock
The needs of the one are sacrificed for by The One - God
6. I love you for your uniqueness - some others won't appreciate it, but, "The things that make me different are the things that make me." - Eeyore
7. And remember...in "true" vampire lore - vampires NEVER say, "MUAH!"
8. One never gets lost, you are only on an adventure. And MAN did we have MANY an adventure.
9. Man looks on the outside, but God looks at the heart. You are not only beautiful on the outside, but on the inside too...God must smile when he looks at you.
10. Your faith is your own - not your parents. "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6
11. When you eventually look for the man who will be your future husband, use your father as a guide. Look at the way he treats me, and loves me. I know those are high standards to hold to, but you deserve no less.
12. I am your mother first and always, and although you are an incredible young woman, a part of me will always hold you in my heart as my baby. "I'll love you forever, I'll love you for always...as long as I'm living my baby you'll be."
Anyway...there are 30 in all, but they are safely tucked away - this is just a small taste, but I hoped you enjoyed it.
2 comments:
Sent our last off to college yesterday. Thanks for these encouraging words to remember (and to pass on) and know that Tom and I will be praying hard for you over the next few weeks. You have done a great job of raising an incredible young lady!! Lisa Gyori, Raleigh NC
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