Reflections of a Mother... {Insp}

"Reflections of a Mother... "

I gave you life, but cannot live it for you.
I can teach you things, but I cannot make you learn.
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 take you to church, but I cannot make you believe.
I can teach you right from wrong, but I cannot always
    decide for you.
I can buy you beautiful clothes, but I cannot make you
    beautiful inside.
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 the facts of life, but I can't build your
    reputation.
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 warn you about sins, but I cannot make you moral
I can love you as a child, but I cannot place you in G-d's
    family.
I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with G-d.
I can teach you about G-d, but I cannot make G-d
    your Lord.
I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you eternal
    life
I can love you with unconditional love all of my life.....
    and I will !!!

Always , Mom
Received on Sun May 9 09:30:46 2004