The quiet house today, Sunday, has made me appreciate how busy everyone in our family keep themselves. This year is a big year for each of my four children, and I salute their energy, their determination and their sticking power. Each has thrown him or herself whole heartedly into the challenges facing them this year, at university, on a gap year, at high school and at school.
We can encourage, support and boost them but only they can decide to buckle down and go for it.
I am grateful to have a husband who sets them a fine example, and that he and I both come from families who taught us the importance of close family support and love.
I've said it here before, but I feel for this coming generation. They face a future that can look bleak and discouraging. They are often criticised, they need more praise, more optimism, more good reasons to hope and plan and hold onto ambitions.
Let us never forget the importance of a pat on the back and a friendly word of encouragement.
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Yes, and sometimes we need time to relax, reflect and just count our blessings!
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Karena
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Beautifully written Sharon.
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I echo your sentiments, Sharon. All we can do is offer our never ending support and stand behind them. And of course, big hugs!
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Jane
I see this with our own three children - the future for them is bleaker in some ways. I hope and pray that their upbringing and our continued support will give them the skills and courage they need to live well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. So true. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteSharon, your words hold lots of wisdom, I should learn to heed them more often.....I sometimes forget what huge challenges lay ahead for some of our young people. Very good advice, and so well spoken.....thanks!
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Margaret B
Wonderful post! and those puppies are just too precious!!! xo HHL
ReplyDelete~*Lovely words~*Love the puppies too! Hugs, Rachel~*
ReplyDeleteHere's your pat on the back and encouragement. I enjoy your blog so much. Love your pictures and your stories France. Thank you so much for giving me a little escape every now and then.
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ReplyDeleteThe was beautiful Sharon and I hope your family appreciates you as well. Love those puppies too! Enjoy your Sunday Sharon!
ReplyDeleteYou are very wise! Great post. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post Sharon! and I agree encouragement & appreciation go a long way & your family will reap the benefit of having loving parents to support them along life's highway.
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Lovely sentiments Sharon. All our boys have been indoctrinated with the old motto 'Family First, Family Last.' And even as grown adults, as brothers, the 5 of them stick together like glue. And I reckon your mob will be exactly the same.
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Sweet Sharon
ReplyDeleteFunny growing up my mother installed that in all of us.. yet maybe as we lost her young.. the family became a little scattered in later years... which is sad.. but somehow our reality...
Hope you have a wonderful week.. I'm sure your children are lucky to have you both.. ciao xxx Julie
Too true. Lovely heartfelt post and very cute puppies.
ReplyDeleteA wise reminder to read & practice!
ReplyDeleteWie schön Du das geschrieben hast!
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ganz viele liebe Grüße, Yvonne
Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI think everything grows well with the right soil, ample water and just the right amount of light and warmth. Children are no different and their parents are the nourishment and the light and the foundation that they build upon. Give them these and no matter what the environment they face, they will flourish and be strong enough to face adversity and challenge.
..and oh what joy it is to watch them bloom. We are both so lucky, yes?
xxx
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ReplyDeleteWell said Sharon...it makes all the difference and a good reminder too :)) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteJeanne xxx