To My Fellow Parents

Just a note of encouragement to say…keep going, keep wanting the best for your kids, keep training them up, keep trying, keep loving them, keep believing the best, keep leading them, keep their perspective in mind, keep trusting He cares for them more than you ever can.

Don’t give up. Parenting is one of the most important roles ever created for us on Earth. If you’re a parent, you know it’s one of the most challenging, too. There is no manual and it may get stressful to the point it hurts, but it is worth it. Your kids are worth it.

So, take a deep breath and know you are making a difference in their lives when you do your best as a parent. Sure, you’re not perfect, but they don’t need perfection. They need you to show them how to live, as best as you – flawed, imperfect but caring, loving, dedicated you – possibly can.

Love on your children today. It is a deposit you will get back with interest. It’s perhaps the best investment you will ever make.

Have a great day.

Positive Press

Children of Prisoners Reunite with their Fathers Behind Bars for a Day

Uh, yeah. This will make you cry…and that’s ok.

Terrific story and a really neat program, led by someone who decided to turn her pain into something productive. It’s also a great reminder of what a true blessing it is as parents to get to spend time with our children while they grow up.

Positive Press

http://goo.gl/yDNmsO
Deputies “pay it forward” to needy families for Christmas

“Give every kid a chance.” That’s the motto of some generous sheriff’s deputies, who gave some children a very special Christmas this year.

Positive Press

http://goo.gl/NikriH
Kids wrap Halifax lamp poles with clothes to keep homeless warm

People helping people. See how a woman and a group of children are helping to keep homeless folks warm this winter.

Soup & Soul for the Center

Dine on delicious soups. Listen to great music. Support an organization that helps at-risk children, the homeless, and the community as a whole.

It’s all happening Tuesday, November 11th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Dream Center Peoria!

Soup & Soul for the Center is a benefit event to support the Dream Center’s numerous ministries that are positively impacting Peoria, Illinois. For $20 ($25 at the door) you can enjoy soups from more than 20 local restaurants and live music throughout the evening, all while helping a worthwhile cause.

Order tickets in advance by clicking on the flyer image. Call (309) 676-3000 for more information, or watch this ‘soup-er’ preview video. 🙂

http://goo.gl/fwU2zm

Thank you so much for supporting this event!