It\u2019s not about trying to be a perfect parent to my kids; it is about trying to provide a love that is perfect for them.<\/strong><\/p>\nBecause it is the love that sticks with them.<\/p>\n
It is the love that they pass on.<\/p>\n
It is the love that will endure, even after I am gone.<\/p>\n
My friends, let go of distraction and perfection so you can LOVE\u2014love without conditions and without restraint.<\/p>\n
Live \u201cHands Free.\u201d Love \u201cHands Free.\u201d It\u2019s the eternal, forever gift that YOU, and only you, can give your children.<\/p>\n
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Your \u201cHands Free\u201d challenge today is this:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nFocus on the color of their eyes.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nMemorize the sound of their voice.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nHug until your arms grow tired.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nSay \u201cI love you\u201d until your voice grows weak.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nIt is not about the mistakes of the past, nor is it about the person you were yesterday. It is about the choices you make today, and how you want to be remembered.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nLove them. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nJust love them.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nThat is all.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/em><\/strong>End of story.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
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