3/26/11

Thought for the day.


As I think about navigating these bumpy seas, I hold this thought close to my heart.




‎"It's not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours. I can't tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself." ~Joyce Maynard





If you have a moment in the day, say a prayer for the Japanese, for those in harm's way, for your neighbor and for our children.








please.




20 comments:

  1. KatieMarch 27, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    its so important for parents to know how much their kids watch, at any age. a great thought for the day indeed.

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  2. CassieMarch 27, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    This has spoke to me in a HUGE way. Thank you, and God bless Japan. xx

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  3. Fragrant LiarMarch 27, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    And how often we forget -- despite our best intentions -- that we are leading by example. Parenthood: the final frontier!

    Prayers all around for everybody!

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  4. Leanne @ Deep Fried FruitMarch 27, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    That's a GREAT quote. Absolutely brilliant. May I borrow it?
    And yes, thoughts definitely with Japan ...

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  5. SodermotoMarch 27, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    What a great quote. It is perfect no only for your post but for what is going on in my life too. Thank you.

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  6. Casey FreelandMarch 27, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Lovely thought for the day.

    Casey

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  7. noexcusesMarch 27, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    What a great reminder to put others before us. Thanks!

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  8. Brian MillerMarch 27, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    do that every day VM...and even for you...

    matter of fact i like you so much i am going to tell keifer sutherland about you on monday when i hang out with him...

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  9. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    So my teacher buddy told a student last week, "It will be alright in the end. If it's not alright, you aren't at the end yet."

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  10. Vodka LogicMarch 27, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Great post.. xx

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  11. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Of course.
    xoxoxo

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  12. Lynn MacDonaldMarch 27, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Hope your day is great and your week is better than last!

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  13. HeatherMarch 27, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Thank you for this today. I love that quote (today especially) because as I was about to give my children a grand lecture on greed, I realized the problem of my own selfish heart. I am learning from them. http://livewithflair.blogspot.com/2011/03/most-selfish-little-girl.html

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  14. Sharon RoseMarch 27, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    VM,
    Thank you for keeping the need to pray for Japan alive. We need not forget to pray for our neighbor, in a week, a month or even a year. They will need our help and our prayer for a while to come.

    Regarding our children and our families here, I love that you have encouraged prayer from others to the children on our own soil. True, we may not have had a recent natural disaster in our home town that matches Japan. However, the emotional and physical Tsunami's and Earthquakes that shake the hearts of our children and drown the life out of a happy heart need to be held close and prayed for DAILY!

    xoxo

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  15. JoanieMarch 27, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Now that all 3 of my kids are in their 20s (yikes!!), I realize I LIKE them!! I didn't so much when they were teens, but I think that's the rule. And I'm starting to like who I am too.

    I told my oldest that the other day. She looked at me in surprise. I said, "Oh, come one! You didn't like me either when you were a teen!" She laughed and agreed!

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  16. ChristyMarch 28, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    So true. Hope you had a wonderful weekend and your Monday is off to a good start!

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  17. Anna Whiston-DonaldsonMarch 28, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    So true. Thanks for the reminder!

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  18. anymommyMarch 28, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Done. Gladly.

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  19. Queen MahinMarch 29, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Thanks, was feeling down today... Needed this reminder.

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  20. 網站設計March 30, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    hooray, your writings on theater and writing much missed!

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