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From: MaryW
Date: 05-02-2006, 12:35 PM (1 of 17)
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Ok all you mothers. If there was only one thing you could tell your kids, grown or little, what would it be? I will post mine as soon as I can.
MaryW
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Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: joannequilts
Date: 05-02-2006, 01:00 PM (2 of 17)
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My message has been the same since they were little. "Remember me with laughter in your hearts" "For if you can remember me with tears only" "Don't remember me at all" |
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Member since: 12-22-2000 Total posts: 3070 
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From: grandmasue
Date: 05-02-2006, 07:39 PM (3 of 17)
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I have told mine to make sure to leave at least a little bit of time each day for something fun, that you enjoy. If only to pick up a book and read a paragraph or 2 it's enough to give you hope for tommorrow.
Grandma Sue
------------ At the end I am not showing up at my grave all pretty and well preserved...I am coming in sliding, yelling "What a ride!" |
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Member since: 10-26-2004 Total posts: 138 
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From: SheliaHC
Date: 05-03-2006, 08:01 AM (4 of 17)
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I've always told my daughter to live her life and make decisions so that you can always look yourself in the eye in the mirror and have no regrets. Shelia |
User: SheliaHC
Member since: 12-28-2005 Total posts: 95 |
From: Magot
Date: 05-03-2006, 12:16 PM (5 of 17)
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"you make your own choices in life - but actions have consequences. You get no sympathy for self inflicted pain!" (not really true but a whole lot less sympathy!!) love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: Jeke
Date: 05-03-2006, 01:01 PM (6 of 17)
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Mine is Live each day to the fullest, Make the most of each hour, each day, and each age of your life, So you can look forward with confidence and back without regrets. J 
Jay
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User: Jeke
Member since: 11-10-2004 Total posts: 232 |
From: Sherri
Date: 05-03-2006, 04:56 PM (7 of 17)
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Let go of things that you can not change or that do not hurt anybody.
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User: Sherri
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From: Je vous aime
Date: 05-03-2006, 07:41 PM (8 of 17)
| "At the end of your life you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict or not closing one more deal. You will regret time not spent with a husband, a friend, a child or a parent." |
User: Je vous aime
Member since: 08-13-2005 Total posts: 4 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 05-04-2006, 12:05 AM (9 of 17)
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I have always told my girls that I only have one wish for them -- that they are happy. That is how I measure success. That is the only thing that really matters. So far they both seem to be doing well. And both have a social conscience, each in their own way. Dorothy |
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Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: swartzrn
Date: 05-04-2006, 04:25 PM (10 of 17)
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My favorite little saying is "To see the future, look into a child's eyes." To me, their eyes are full of excitement, love, innocence and hope for tomorrow. Julie
"To see the future, look into a child's eyes." |
User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 05-04-2006, 07:51 PM (11 of 17)
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I tell them the same thing I try to live by for myself.. "Live a life that matters."
Sew With Love
Libby |
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 05-04-2006, 11:15 PM (12 of 17)
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If it Harms none, Do what Thou Will! Basically that is what I told them. Live your life to the fullest that you can, have no regrets, as long as you do not harm someone doing it. I could give you the long version of it, but this I think explains it in a nutshell. Summer
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Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 05-05-2006, 11:57 PM (13 of 17)
sorry no kids, but my grandmother always told me she loved me (and not to let the b*****d's get you down.) 
Chrys
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Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: swartzrn
Date: 05-05-2006, 11:59 PM (14 of 17)
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Chrys--sounds like your grandmother was a smart cookie!
Julie
"To see the future, look into a child's eyes." |
User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436
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From: esrun3
Date: 05-06-2006, 11:50 AM (15 of 17)
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I have always told my girls that I only have one wish for them -- that they are happy. That is how I measure success. That is the only thing that really matters. So far they both seem to be doing well. And both have a social conscience, each in their own way. Dorothy That's exactly what I've always told my children! Be happy! Life is too short not to enjoy every day, have a job that makes you happy and a life that does too. Lately with all the death's we've had in the family over the last few years, I've advised them to consider something I'd gotten in an email quite some time ago. At your eulogy someone will tell when you were born, when you died, but what they say about the dash (ie: 10/26/23-11/3/98) is what tells who you were-and the question is, who do you want to be-a kind a loving person I hope but as long as they are happy with themselves and their lives, they were successful. Also that I love them all very much. Lyn
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From: vickki
Date: 05-06-2006, 08:29 PM (16 of 17)
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I have always told my kids "never get angry or have words with each other. Always help each other out .I have never known one of them to have a disagreement. |
User: vickki
Member since: 08-21-2005 Total posts: 374 |
From: Butterflyrf71
Date: 05-31-2006, 06:00 PM (17 of 17)
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My Grandmother died in February. She was the one person I was able to go to when I needed someone. She was a mother to me. When her son left my mother, me, and my brother, she took us in, and made sure we had food, clothing, shelter, and lots of extras! Here is what we (my brother and I) wrote for the "dash" I've never been a person of many words. I don't think I can ever find the right words to describe how great a person she is. So I will try to keep this as focused as possible. She is the one person in my life who has never lost faith in me. An anchor for my soul. A mother, a father, a sister, a brother, a grandmother, a grandfather and a friend. I've never met a more unbaised, dedicated woman in my life. She loves life and her family. She willingly stood by you through good and bad, right or wrong, waiting to catch you if you fell or be the first to congratulate you on your success. She is a truely unique creation of life. One that nobody could emulate. She taught me at a very young age that I too was unique and should not waste my time emulating others. Individuality is what gives us soul and makes us who we are. I don't think there is one person that knew her that can say they've not been touched by her in some way. Her kindness was extended to each and every person she met, even the guy pumping gas into her Gremlin. A true best friend and confidant. One that will never be replaced. She is not dead. She has given us all a small piece of her life that lives forever. We love you Nanny. You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm, and place their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, AV
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User: Butterflyrf71
Member since: 05-02-2006 Total posts: 257 
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