Reference Guide

I like Pinterest. I am on daily. I may have an addiction. However it's a healthy one. Pinterest has brought us many a new meal plan, craft idea, decorating tip, and even a little motivation. I see on there though "15 things every mom should tell her son", "20 things every boy or girl should know" and so on. It got me to thinking... there are things I'd like my boys to know that maybe I haven't thought to tell them. I don't think I can however put them in any order or limit the number to as little as 15 or 20! It may require multiple blogs, but I do want them to have something to reference now and again, you know, when I 'm not around to remind them. So boys, this is for you, the start of your very on reference guide. Remember, I can't limit the number or choose an order so...

Do what is right, NOT what is easy.

I believe in YOU.

Remember to take a minute not to ask God for anything-but thank Him for what you do have.

NEVER use the word gay in a derogatory manner, it's ignorant.

NEVER use your fists to solve ANY dispute. One wrong punch could take a life and it could be yours.

You are strong, you are brave, you are smart, you are kind, you are handsome, you amaze me, you are funny. I am ALWAYS here for you, I will ALWAYS love you, no matter what.

Home is always safe, even if no where else feels that way.

Help others.

When you are afraid, nervous, heart broken or just need me and I'm not there, HE is always. PRAY.

Boys and men can do laundry, dishes and cook.

You become like the people you spend the most time with-choose carefully.

When you feel like you are drowning in life, don't worry, your Lifeguard walks on water.

If you don't go after what you want you will never have it.

Never look down on someone unless you are helping them up.

Real girls don't look like Victoria Secret models.

You have manners, use them.

It's ok to have heroes with big muscles and uniforms-Big Poppy, Walter Payton, Michael Jordan-but know there are heroes who kicked butt because of their brains- Albert Einstein, Dr. Martin Luther King, Neil Armstrong-

You are never to old to hug/kiss your mom.

Arrogance and self pity are unacceptable-somewhere someone has it far worse and someone will always have more.

Dance like nobody is watching, it's good for your soul.

Please be honest. The worst thing about being lied to is knowing you weren't worth the truth.

If it's important to you, you will find a way. If not you will find an excuse.

If you don't ask the answer will always be no.

What if you only wake up tomorrow with what you thank God for today?

Attitude is everything.

If you don't step forward, you'll always be in the same place.

You have recognizable similarities being brothers you also have undeniable uniqueness. You are you- held accountable by your brotherhood.

I love you.

Thank you God for blessing me immensely.