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.

Christmastime

It’s here! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and it’s here.

I love Christmas. Everything about it.

So many good memories from being a kid at Christmastime. Now, my wife and I get to share those with our kids, and each other.

Last night, I had to stop and take a picture of the tree. There’s just something about the glow of those lights that brings so much nostalgia…in a good way. I could sit next to that thing all day long and be happy. Some Christmas music playing through the speakers – even better.

I’m glad our cross is right there on the wall, next to the tree. It’s a great reminder of what this season is all about.

Enjoy it, friends. Christmastime is a season like none other. All the best to you and yours this Christmas season.

Positive Press

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Nelly Has Been Sending Kids To College Every Year For The Past Decade

Here’s a nice story about a music star, who’s been doing some behind-the-scenes work to make a difference in society as a whole.

Heatstroke and Kids

http://www.safercar.gov/parents/InandAroundtheCar/heatstroke.htm

Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of death among children.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver or bystander of a child left in a car, it’s vitally important to understand children are more vulnerable to heatstroke than adults.

Click the link or the photo above for some important rules and tips to protect children from heatstroke.

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World Cup Champ Pays For 23 Kids’ Surgeries In Brazil To Thank Host City

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Hero pal saved us

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Donor’s $128,000 gift offers new hope to Kanata woman with fatal disorder