~With Loving Thoughts of You~ ~My Son~ To see you happy -laughing and dancing smiling and content striving towards goals of your own accomplishing what you set out to do having fun with yourself and your friends capable of loving and being loved is what I always wished for you Today I thought about your beautiful face and felt your excitement for life and your genuine happiness and I, as your Mom, burst with pride as I realized that my dreams for you came true What an extraordinary person you have become and as you continue to grow please remember always how very much I love you Mother's Day is every Day because of you

What Moms Learn I gave you life, but cannot live it for you. I can give you directions, but I cannot be there to lead you. I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it. I can teach you right from wrong, but I cannot decide for you. I can offer you advice, but I cannot accept it for you. I can give you love, but I cannot force it upon you. I can teach you to share, but I cannot make you unselfish. I can teach you respect, but I cannot force you to show honor. I can advise you about friends, but cannot choose them for you. I can advise you about sex, but I cannot keep you pure. I can tell you about drink, but I can't say "no" for you. I can warn you about drugs, but I can't prevent you from using them. I can tell you about lofty goals, but I can't achieve them for you. I can teach you about kindness, but I can't force you to be gracious. I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God. I can tell youhow to live, but I cannot giv e you eternal life . [Author unknown]