Message From A Mom To Her Child....

• I gave you life, but cannot live it for you.
  
  
• I can give you directions, but I cannot be there to lead you.
  
  
• I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe.
  
  
• I can buy you beautiful clothes,but I cannot make you beautiful inside.
  
  
• I can give you love, but I cannot force it upon you.
  
  
• I can teach you to share, but I cannot make you unselfish.
  
  
• I can teach you respect, but I cannot force you to show honor.
  
  
• I can advise you about friends, but cannot choose them for you.
  
  
• I can advise you about sex, but I cannot keep you pure.
  
  
• I can tell you about alcohol & drugs,but I cannot say "no" for you.
  
  
• I can tell you about lofty goals, but I cannot achieve them for you.
  
  
• I can teach you about kindness, but I cannot force you to be gracious.
  
  
• I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God.
  
  
• I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you eternal life.
  
  
• I can love you with unconditional love all of my life.... and I will.
  

[ Author Unknown -- from 'Aiken Drum' (Aiken@AikensLaughs.com) ]