• Sep. 20, 2007
Starfish

"A man saw an old woman stooped over on a beach covered with starfish. He asked her what she was doing, to which she replied, "I am throwing the starfish back into the sea - if I don't, they will dry up and die."

Laughing, the man said, "But Old Woman, there are so many starfish on the beach, you can't possibly make a difference."

She picked up a starfish and threw it back into the sea. Then looking at the man, she said, "I just did to that one."

I was thinking of this well-known story today in relation raising children.  Sometimes it's easy to look at EVERYTHING we have to teach them, show them, guide them into...and we get overwhelmed and think we can't possibly do it all. 

The truth is: we can't! But each time we teach them just one little thing, are making a little bit more difference in their lives.

 

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• Sep. 20, 2007
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Posted by 4sweetums

I have always loved that story. I have been sick all week and my kids are sitting in front of PBS already(on their second show). I needed a little reminder like that. I am sure they will learn something today even if it is not at our normal speed.
Blessings,
4sweetums

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• Sep. 20, 2007
Thanks, Alex!

Posted by Anonymous

You are making a difference in your childrens' lives, one lesson at a time! God Bless you today and always, Sarah

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