Mother would always observe and take it in with a sly smirk on her face. I would often ask, "what's so funny, Mom?" She would say, "oh, nothing." But I KNEW it was something and for the Life of me I could never get her to reveal what it was. But, she knew that I would figure it out one day. At the time, I just wish I knew.
I know what my kids are going to do even before they do it. I anticipate their actions with my reaction prior TO their initial action. In other words, I'm already waiting with my response before they venture down "question boulevard."
You see my Mother was Smiling at the fact that what she saw in my children is what she saw in me. I would soon learn that what YOU see in YOU is nothing short of "Your Kids In You."
Your mannerisms, your gestures, your goals, your ambition, your drive, your spirit, your anger, your moods, your Love, your Life, your heart, your soul, your mind, your EVERYTHIHNG or lack thereof!
Oft times, children imitate their atmosphere. No rhyme or reason other than the fact that its "what they know." So, if you do not like THEIR behavior, then you need to change yours.
"Your Kids In You," so "I" got Baptized AGAIN, to afford them the opportunity to bare WITNESS.
"Your Kids In You," so "I" quit smoking those funky cigarettes that were attempting to rob me of my health, longevity and my presence in my children's lives and to not encourage THEM to smoke.
"Your Kids In You," so "I" subtracted Corey 100% and then added my children 100% because in order for it to all add up, you need to reduce some of the "other" stuff.
"Your Kids In You," so "I" went back to college to complete my Bachelors Degree to teach them the importance of an education and to lead by example.
"Your Kids In You," so "I" demonstrate INDEPENDENCE so that they never feel the need or allow dependence to manifest.
"Your Kids In You," "I" allow their ears to hear me Pray for them, so that one day they will Pray for others.
So, what do you see in your kids that is speaking loudly to YOU?
Well, it is because of my wonderful and beautiful Mother that I was smart and brave enough to change the things that I did not like, to change them for the better, with all of my might.
From up on high, I still see that sly little Smile,
I finally figured it out Mother, even though it might have taken me a while.
"Your Kids In You," will ALWAYS tell you, exactly what you need to do.
Love and My Mother are My Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are My Motivation!
Love and My Mother are My Celebration!
Love and My Mother are My Dedication!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
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