If there could only be one thing in life
for me to teach you,


I would teach you to love...


To respect others
so that you may find respect in yourself.


To learn the value of giving,
so that if there comes a time in your life
that someone really needs, you will give.


To act in a manner that you would wish to be treated,
to be proud of yourself.


To laugh and smile as much as you can,
in order to help bring joy back to the world.


To have faith in others, to be understanding...


To stand tall in this world and
to learn to depend on yourself.


To only take from this earth
those things which you really need,
so there will be
enough for others.


To not depend on money and material things
for your happiness,
but to learn to appreciate the people who love you,
the simple beauty that God gave you,
and to find peace and security within yourself.


To you my children,
I hope I have taught all of these things,
for they are love.


~Author Unknown~