BEING A PARENT IS A SPECIAL GIFT

by Deanne Laura Gilbert

Being a parent

is such a wonderful thing.

It's a joy beyond compare,

a happiness no words can describe.

As you guide your child

through the problems of life,

and offer the encouragement

needed to achieve so many things,

you will need an abundance

of patience, kindness,

and understanding,

but everything you give

will be returned tenfold

in love and appreciation.

Being a parent is a special gift

that blesses your life

with happiness, love,

and a lifetime of memories.