Thankful You’re My Child

There’s a beautiful way to show love and appreciation to your child.
“Thank you for being mine.”
Even when they dawdle, even when they test your patience, even when you’re cleaning up messes that only a parent could understand—still, you say, “Thank you for being my child.”
Because that’s how children grow.

One father who traveled to Mongolia with his son said,
“I’m just grateful that I’ve laughed so much in the three years since he was born.”
I’m thankful that you came into this world as my child.
Thankful that you taught me what love truly means.
And simply grateful that you’re here.