It takes wisdom to know when to say no. But it also takes courage to recognize when saying yes could change someone’s world, even in ways we can’t see at first.
Children rarely remember the rules we set or the times we insisted on fairness. What they carry with them is how we made them feel—safe, valued, and loved.
The Quiet Night That Spoke Loudly
I thought I was teaching her about rules and responsibilities. Instead, she taught me something far more enduring.
That night, in a quiet living room, a seven-year-old girl reminded me that presence matters more than perfection. That love isn’t measured in hours or dollars, but in the steady assurance of being there.
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