Forwarded by Lessan, little bro, who seriously needs to get into the parenting scene soon:)
"While they are at your side, love these little ones to the uttermost. Forget yourself: Serve them; care for them; lavish all your tenderness on them. Value your good fortune while it is with you, and let nothing of the sweetness of their babyhood go unprized. Not for long will you keep the happiness that now lies within your reach. You will not always walk in the sunshine with a little warm, soft hand nestling in each of yours, nor hear little feet pattering beside you, and eager baby voices questioning and prattling of a thousand things with ceaseless excitement. Not always will you see that trusting face upturned to yours, feel those little arms about your neck, and those tender lips pressed upon your cheek, nor will you have that tiny form to kneel beside you, and murmur baby prayers into your ear.
Love them and win their love, and shower on them all the treasures of your heart. Fill up their days with happiness, and share with them their mirth and innocent delights.
Childhood is but for a day. Ere you are aware it will be gone with all its gifts for ever."
by George Townsend
3 comments:
THANK YOU Martha! This is the very quote I have been wanting to put on my banner for ages, but have erm..tucked it away in a very safe spot. Somewhere that I am sure is very sensible and appropriate and that I will no doubt one day discover, when I am not actually looking for it. Thanks so much for sharing.
Martha joon,
That was one scary experience...I'm glad you saved the day. But at the same time, I'm struck by how much you know about child medicine. See where I'm going with this? I am thinking that I'll be calling you quite often in the future.:) Give my love to your family. ~Jacky
Okay, my earlier comment was obviously meant for your "A Harsh Reminder" entry:)
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