The other day I saw a mother in church playing the piano, her son sitting next to her focusing on every key that she struck. I could see pride in his eyes. “What a great mom I have.”

As a parent, it is a real blessing to be seen as a model. Every person looks for a role model, desiring recognition, proximity and joy.

“Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1

Written by Christian Pälchen

Go into your garden, or choose a special place with your son/daughter and bury a box. Inside the box, place letters in it with your personal views on how you think the world will be in 20 years’ time and the goals that you have for your life. When you dig up the box in 20 years’ time, it will be amazing to read what you wrote all those years ago.

Treasure those special moments…

Written by Christian Pälchen

“Our lives were forever changed in 2000 when our miracle baby was born. We thought getting her here was the hard part, but her multiple health complications have led to many years of trying to figure out how to navigate life with a critically ill child…”

Critically Loved was created to be a free resource to parents who face similar challenges. At their website, parents can get and share ideas on how to manage their child’s healthcare so that more time can be spent caring for and loving their child.

Find out more at: http://www.criticallyloved.net/

And at: http://www.sendkidstheworld.com/ you will find a way to bring some joy to an ill child by sending them a special message from you.