For my Children, for their Children..

I gave you life, but cannot live it for you..
I can teach you things, but I cannot make you learn..
I can give you directions, but I cannot be there to lead you..
I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it..
I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe..
I can teach you right from wrong, but I cannot always decide for you..
I can buy you beautiful clothes, but I cannot make you beautiful inside..
I can offer you advice, but I cannot accept it for you..
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 the facts of life, but I can't build your reputation..
I can tell you about drink, but I can't say "no" for you..
I can warn you about drugs, but I can't prevent you from using them..
I can tell you about lofty goals, but I can't achieve them for you..
I can teach you about kindness, but I can't force you to be gracious..
I can warn you about sins, but I cannot make you moral..
I can love you as a child, but I cannot place you in God's family..
I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God..
I can teach you about Jesus, but I cannot make Jesus your Lord..
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..
- Unknown

I love you till the end of time..