“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” ~Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Do you ever find yourself in awe of this amazing responsibility that has been bestowed on us parents? I mean, it is a hard enough job to instill in our young charges the importance of washing their hands, saying "please" and "thank you", and eating their veggies, but we are also responsible for the BIG stuff. The REALLY BIG stuff like:
TRUTH
"You will find truth more quickly through delight than gravity. Let out a little more string on your kite." ~Alan Cohen
APPRECIATION
"Don't ignore the small things--the kite flies because of it's tail." ~Hawaiian Proverb
COURAGE
COMMUNITY
“Just as the wave cannot exist for itself, but is ever a part of the heaving surface of the ocean, so must I never live my life for itself, but always in the experience which is going on around me.” ~Albert Schweitzer
LOVE
“As the ocean is never full of water, so is the heart never full of love” ~Anonymous
SENTIMENTALITY
“Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone.” ~Anonymous
DEVOTION
“I dropped a tear in the ocean, and whenever they find it I'll stop loving you, only then.” ~Anonymous
PATIENCE
“Time is like a handful of sand- the tighter you grasp it, the faster it runs through your fingers” ~Anonymous
CONTENTEDNESS
“May your joys be as deep as the ocean, your sorrows as light as its foam.” ~Anonymous
WISDOM
“Write injuries in sand, kindnesses in marble” ~French Proverb
INTEGRITY
“We all leave footprints in the sand, the question is, will we be a big heal, or a great soul.” ~Anonymous
FAITH
“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” ~Mahatma Gandhi
Are you weighed down with the RESPONSIBILITY, or do you find PRIDE in the HONOR you have been given?
I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. From the moment Sugar Bear came to be, it was like no other gift I have ever been given. Sometimes I feel like it is a second chance to be the person one might have drifted from being. As I gaze upon my daughter, I feel a strong desire to lead her by example. I find myself showering her with:
ADORATION
POLITENESS
RELIABILITY
EMPATHY
GRACE
KINDNESS
MODESTY
DECENCY
TRUST
OPEN-MINDEDNESS
FORGIVNESS
SYMPATHY
COMMITMENT
APPROVAL
ADMIRATION
BELIEF
HONESTY
GENTLENESS
ENTHUSIASIM
COMPASSION
SHARING
DEPENDABILITY
COOPERATION
FAIRNESS
REASON
HUMANITY
JUSTICE
MERCY
STRENGTH
RESPECT
THANKFULNESS
UNDERSTANDING
I relish the second chance to get it right. If any of those things were a struggle to attain for myself.....it certainly is an incredible motivation to learn them for the sake of my child. She is watching me, and depending on me to be the person she can look up to.
What a blessing!
P.S. No Sugar is not shrinking. I took these photos in August. :)
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Absolutely 'sweet' post!
What a delightful post - those photgraphs are stunning! I can imagine running through the wet sand with a kite flying behind me ... freedom!
Lovely post, Corey- my favourite is the first picture. Your coast has some similarities to here in Northern Ireland! :)
That looks like such a relaxing day!!! Sometimes I look at my sleeping son and cannot believe the responsibility I have been given. It's quite a humbling experience.
What a great post Corey!
Well, I'm glad she isn't shrinking;)
I love the picture with her feet and the reflection...I wish I took better pics:)
Well I for one knew right away they weren't recent pictures... there is no way Sugar would be in bare feet at the beach right now! LOL
Wonderful post, to me it's an honor and it's totally frightening how much responsibility I have as a parent.
Sorry, I had to delete and repost, cause I had a little help at the keyboard, and didn't want to offend anyone with my mispelling that looked like curse words. lol Yes, I do think about those things. I , along with you, think often of the UNWANTED kids and pray that God will allow someone in their life to love them. Really love them, the way I love my Bryce and you your sweet Sugar Bear. I thank God everyday for the blessing of my sweet gift. I love each one of the photos, but my favorites are the ones of your hubby's reflection and Sugar's reflection in the tide. I love the artsy stufff like that. Those kind of shots wouldn't be possible without a little help from God and a little :)wink from mother nature.
Stunning post and photos! What a great job! And, that's it, I'm moving in with you. You have the most beautiful places to visit!
What gorgeous shots! My favourites are the first one, and the one with her shadow!
The pictures are wonderful and the quotes are so fitting.
Great post!
Every time I visit you, I am touched and imspired Corey! It's just lovely how you've married these thoughts and images. It is awe inspiring and humbling to think of the great task we've been entrusted with.
I love the pictures!! What a sweet post!!!!
I know I say this all the time, but I just love her smile!
the abbreviation for all those words is:
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should it ever come up.
i am doing all those things too, with the exception of grace. nothing i do is graceful, and i *want* it that way. :)
[good BOB those are gorgeous shots, as per usual].
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