Thank you, dear parents....

for being part of the miracle of bringing new lives into the world;
for loving the children I have entrusted to your care;
for opening your hearts and lives to these gifts of joy;
for teaching them that I am love by your own loving examples;
for giving them a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on;
for comforting them when they hurt and need extra tender loving care;
for giving of yourselves for them, asking nothing in return, which teaches them unselfishness and self-sacrifice;
for showing mercy, even when they least deserve it, that they might understand My mercy and forgiveness;
for praying for them in all things big and small, that they might learn the power of prayer;
for leaning on Me when your own strength runs out, which teaches them that My grace and strength are always enough;
for never losing faith, which teaches them the rewards of faith;
for holding on to the promises of My Word, that they too might learn to put their trust in Me;
for giving them back to Me, knowing that I always care for My own;
for loving them unconditionally, no matter where their choices may take them;
for helping them grow into men and women we can all be proud of.