**This is something I will add to/change at times. If you don't follow, this is written to baby Burrow to be given sometime later in life...if I don't write these things down I will forget to say them and then forget what they were! If you are a parent (or even if you aren't) I would love comments/suggestions...wisdom (or random thoughts about life) should be shared ;-) **
I want you to know...
…that music is the ultimate healer. Good times, bad times, it doesn’t matter. Embrace it. Music will walk you through your life and sometimes be your best friend.
…that your dad is the best person you will ever know. Hands down. No contest.
…that someday in the future we, as your parents, will disappoint you and it will be a difficult day for you. Just know, we knew it was coming and we aren’t proud of ourselves. Our parents weren’t proud of that day either. It’s just a part of life.
…that seeing the world is what makes you a whole person. People may tell you not to leave home and that everything you need is here, but they are wrong. If they had gone far, far away even just once they would know. Home will always be here when you get back. Home makes you who you are…everywhere else shows you what you could be.
…that laughing at yourself is the best way to deal. Having too much pride is toxic.
…that you should treat your family like company and your company like family (care of none other than Paula Dean)
…that life is short. It’s so very short. Don’t be afraid to be yourself. Don’t stop at status quo. Be daring when at all possible.
…that making good friends is an absolute necessity. They will be your family when you your family is unavailable, they will be your level of accountability when you falter, and they will see in you what you might not see in yourself. Being a good friend means returning the favor.
Thanks Jana! Those are some great suggestions to live by! I Love your blog!
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You are going to be the best mom!
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite post yet! Pickle is so blessed!
ReplyDeleteThis made me all teary eyed! Jana, can I borrow some of your wisdom for my hypothetical children?
ReplyDeleteAdorable!! Pickle will appreciate this one day!
ReplyDeleteI read this and I thank God that you're my daughter ... that I have lived with you, love you, been through the good and bad with you, and that through it all we're still the best of friends. Pickle already has a best friend AND a mom in you. Your insight always amazes me and makes me so proud to be YOUR mom. I couldn't love you more!
ReplyDeleteI don't have children yet, but I love this. What a fantastic idea. So touching. Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!
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