Soaring with Eagles (not chickens)

After being a mom for 21 years I've taught many lessons to my children, and have learned quite a few (from them) as well.

All in all, I HAVE GREAT KIDS!

I know, I know...every parent says that about their children, but I...REALLY DO HAVE GREAT KIDS, and everyone who knows me, and knows my children, says the very same thing. Absolute BLESSINGS!

How did they get to be the wonderful people who they've become thus far? Well, I give credit to God first, and then I do my part.

I've taught them to ALWAYS put God FIRST.
I've taught them to have respect...for others, and for themselves.
I've taught them to have compassion for others. And I've been brought to tears many times when I have witnessed that compassion being displayed. Talk about a "proud momma moment".
I've taught them that the ONLY One greater than they are is God.

The list goes on and on.

Another thing I've taught them is to watch who they hang around.

Even the best of kids can find themselves in trouble if they surround themselves with trouble. So I'm always telling them to be mindful of who they're hanging around with and what they are doing when they're with certain people.

My 13 year old son is the one who I really try to instill this philosophy in. He makes great grades in school, speaks often in church, is interested in things that most kids his age don't know anything about and is an all around good kid. Oh, and did I mention that he's already written a book. 300+ pages!!!

So I have this saying that I came up with and I think he gets it. I tell him this:

Soar with EAGLES, not CHICKENS because chickens get ate.

I know, "ate" is not the grammatically correct word..."eaten" is, but I like it the way it is. We've NEVER had eagle for dinner. Eagles soar, and are too swift to be caught and served up on anybody's plate. Chickens however...well, just ask yourself this...when was the last time you had CHICKEN?

Have I made my point?

So, that's just a small bit of my "motherly wisdom" that I have imparted upon my children.

Hopefully that wisdom will resonate with them long after they become mothers and fathers themselves.

One can only hope.

Let the DIALOGUE begin! Do you have any unique words of wisdom that you share with your children, or anyone else who you think needs to hear them?

Talk to me!

Til next time...