March 10, 2005
The Great Gift of Parenthood
"Children are their parents' guests. They come into the space that has been created for them, stay for a while - fifteen, twenty, or twenty-five years - and leave again to create their own space. Although parents speak about "our son" and "our daughter," their children are not their property. In many ways children are strangers. Parents have to come to know them, discover their strengths and their weaknesses, and guide them to maturity, allowing them to make their own decisions.
The greatest gift parents can give their children is their love for each other. Through that love they create an anxiety-free place for their children to grow, encouraging them to develop confidence in themselves and find the freedom to choose their own ways in life." ~ another goodie from Henri Nouwen
I guess this picture kind of connects ... with what Nouwen says above ...
Posted by sivinkit at March 10, 2005 12:25 PMWow! I am happy for you guys! Beautiful Baby! Can't wait to meet her. Hope to see you on Saturday while in KL.
Posted by: Joel at March 10, 2005 10:18 PMHenri Nouwen has a beautiful gift with words!
Yes, if we try not to own them, we free them from our burdens, oppressions, expectations and unrealised dreams. GOD equips them with the wings to fly...
congrats on the new stranger? from what i can see.. she looks cute. it is a "she" right?
Posted by: soph at March 11, 2005 05:59 PMCongrats!!! :)
Posted by: Nick Tay at March 13, 2005 09:46 PM