人的嘴唇所能发出的最甜美的字眼儿，就是“母亲”；最美好的呼唤，即是“妈妈”。

 

——纪伯伦

 

Reflections of a Mother

 

I gave you life, but I cannot live it for you.

 

I can teach you things, but I cannot make you i learn.

 

I can give you directions, but I cannot be there to lead you.

 

I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it.

 

I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe.

 

I can teach you right from wrong, but I can not always decide for you.

 

I can buy you beautiful cloths, but I cannot make you beautiful inside.

 

I can offter you advice, but I cannot accept it for you.

 

I can give you love, but I cannot force it upon you.

 

I can teach you to share, but I cannot make you unselfish.

 

I can teach you respect, but I cannot force you to show honor.

 

I can advise you about friend, but cannot choose them for you.

 

I can advise you about sex, but I cannot keep you pure.

 

I can tell you the facts of life, but I cannot build your reputation.

 

I can tell you about drink, but I cannot say "no"for you.

 

I can warn you about drugs, but I cannot prevent you from using them.

 

I can tell you about lofty goals, but I cannot achieve them for you.

 

I can teach you about kindness, but I cannot force you to be gracious.

 

I can warn you about sins, but I cannot make you moral.

 

I can love you as a child, but I cannot place you in Gods family.

 

I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God.

 

I can teach you about jusus, but I cannot make jesus your lord.

 

I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you eternal life.

 

I can love you with unconditional love all of my life...and I will!