Thought for today:
"Never was a child so loved, a babe so wanted by its mum and dad. Never since the Lord made the heavens and the earth and sent the world spinning in perpetual motion on an axis of love has the sight of one child's radiant smile failed to light up the universe and shine brighter than a galaxy of stars. For you, my son are everything to your mum and dad. We will always be there for you through thick and thin. We will love you unconditionally, even through right and wrong, though we may not always approve of what you do or condone the manner in which you do it. We cannot promise you the ideal education, employment, house or partner of your choice; merely trust that you will truly learn from your mistakes and life's experiences. What we can give you, son, is all that you will ever need to remain happy and purposeful in your existence. We can give you unconditional love, lifelong respect, eternal trust, a basic knowledge and belief in what is right and wrong and how to instinctively know the difference between the two, whatever the circumstances you face or the decisions you need to make. And though we would willingly die for you, if it ever proved necessary, we will never live for you. We love you too much ever to rob you of your independence or suffocate your individuality. Oh, and we leave you all of your six brothers and sisters who have been reared to share your values. Lash them to your side and make them your beacon of light and never stray too far from the things in life that either please or comfort them; for when the sea rages, it will be their shining love for you that will bring you safely back home to shore." William Forde: June 22nd, 2013
"Never was a child so loved, a babe so wanted by its mum and dad. Never since the Lord made the heavens and the earth and sent the world spinning in perpetual motion on an axis of love has the sight of one child's radiant smile failed to light up the universe and shine brighter than a galaxy of stars. For you, my son are everything to your mum and dad. We will always be there for you through thick and thin. We will love you unconditionally, even through right and wrong, though we may not always approve of what you do or condone the manner in which you do it. We cannot promise you the ideal education, employment, house or partner of your choice; merely trust that you will truly learn from your mistakes and life's experiences. What we can give you, son, is all that you will ever need to remain happy and purposeful in your existence. We can give you unconditional love, lifelong respect, eternal trust, a basic knowledge and belief in what is right and wrong and how to instinctively know the difference between the two, whatever the circumstances you face or the decisions you need to make. And though we would willingly die for you, if it ever proved necessary, we will never live for you. We love you too much ever to rob you of your independence or suffocate your individuality. Oh, and we leave you all of your six brothers and sisters who have been reared to share your values. Lash them to your side and make them your beacon of light and never stray too far from the things in life that either please or comfort them; for when the sea rages, it will be their shining love for you that will bring you safely back home to shore." William Forde: June 22nd, 2013
