Disheartened by some recent personal events, I felt compelled to write this:
We do not "own" our kids - they belong to the universe. In a sense, we are temporary custodians, entrusted to raise them and, we should be honoured. If you have children, biological or otherwise, you really must do your best to love, respect and nuture them - so that they make physically and emotionally healthy members, not just of your own family but, of the universal family. This is our responsibilty as parents, whether or not our own parents did their best with us.
Children deserve this and more.
I see the possibilities for the future of a young girl who is smart, loving, loyal and full of hope. She reminds me of myself, but I know she doesn't have access to the support systems I had growing up (and still have).
ReplyDeleteI get to spend a few hours with her every 3 months and try my hardest to show her the love, support and direction she deserves.
I wish I could do more and after reading your post I have decided to push more as she is my #1
Thanks Kristie. She is a very lucky girl to have you in her life - well done for stepping up, even though it should be someone else.
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