Weekend Reflections: Lean on Me
Last week while out snapping pictures of the mid autumn lanterns I managed to capture this shot of Tiger girl resting on the shoulders of R. It got me thinking how important it is for us as parents to be like a rock for our kids.
Our kids depend on us for a wide variety of things. From physical to emotional support and everything in between. We are their caregiver, financial support, teacher and advisor. Their pillar of strength which they look to in times or need. Their refuge when they seek warmth and comfort. A shoulder for them to lean on when their burden gets too heavy to bear alone.
As a parent we build and make the home that they live in. We help create the memories that will be cherished and remembered all throughout their lives and ours. We give them the skills they need and all the help necessary for them to become independent and self reliant individuals. Whatever we do leaves a big impact on their lives in both positive and negative ways.
It is a real astronomical responsibility that we have as a parent to be a positive influence in our kids life. I count it as a blessing from GOD instead of a burden. It is a gift to be able to be there for our kids in times of pain and sorrow. A shoulder for them to lean on.
Have you been reflecting on your role as a parent lately?
September 15, 2012 @ 1:18 am
Nice, totally agree with this entry. 🙂
September 16, 2012 @ 10:36 am
just a while ago i was carrying my nephew like this and it can be tiring so true parent should have a rock shoulder
September 16, 2012 @ 9:16 pm
It’s really very true. The hardest role on earth is to become a parent. 🙂
September 16, 2012 @ 9:27 pm
I miss being a kid when all I experience were the pains I got from playing, the patting of my parents and their hurtful talks when I did mistakes.
I miss them baby-ing me. Too bad, I’m a grown-up teenage girl who is afraid to talk about her sad experiences and afraid to show she’s weak. 😀
September 17, 2012 @ 3:30 am
what a lovely picture… what a bonding indeed.
September 17, 2012 @ 11:56 am
I am a single mom,so being the rock is sometimes hard.But I am their for them in times of pain and sorrow.However sometimes teens don’t want to let you in on how they are feeling or why they are feeling a certain way.
September 17, 2012 @ 12:32 pm
So much of what you said here is what I try to remember when I am losing my patience with my energetic and sometimes-rambunctious boys! Thank you for a wonderful reminder!
September 17, 2012 @ 5:14 pm
Every word you wrote is so very true. love the post!
September 17, 2012 @ 8:48 pm
So true! There is nothing more important that being a good parent!
September 18, 2012 @ 6:29 am
It’s sometimes hard to be that rock when you as a parent are going through your own pain. In my case, I found my daughter to be my rock during my lowest hour.
September 18, 2012 @ 9:41 am
@Amy,
Being a mom it’s amazing how we are able to find the strength to bring us through the day especially when our little ones need us the most. Hope that your kid gets well soon.
September 19, 2012 @ 5:25 am
You have given such a beautiful message. I also know that teaching our children to rely on the Lord will bless them when we are not around. As a teenager, I had a very scary experience and I was literally all alone. No one was there to help me. But I remembered the teachings of my parents and knew I could have my Heavenly Father and Christ with me to help me handle the situation…and they did! Thank you for such a beautiful and timely post.