Things I Know For Sure

I have been working on a list of "Things I Know For Sure" and this morning I added 3 new ones, bringing the total to 18. I plan on publishing them in a Cherish Bound book to give to my children but I want to make sure the list is complete before I write it. I've been working on it for about 6 months. It seems to be easy for me to write my thoughts in this blog so I will practice here. My list so far:

1. Prayer works.

2. I will never stop loving my children.

3. Having children changes you.

4. Having grandchildren changes you even more.

5. The elderly are sometimes left here on earth to test how we will treat them.

6. You will do something as a parent that you swore you'd never do.

7. I am not responsible for someone else's actions.

8. Forcing others to do what you want is Satan's plan.

9. I can't change anyone but myself.

10. Love is the most important thing I need to learn in this life.

11. What goes around comes around.

12. Struggle makes you strong.

13. I don't need to be perfect. I just need to do my best.

14. You learn the most by doing.

15. Happiness has nothing to do with "things".

16. Giving away your money (tithing) makes you wealthy.

17. Being honest in everything is HARD!

18. Preparation brings peace.

I have stories and thoughts to go along with each title. I also started writing in my Cherish Bound Gratitute journal. Sunday's seem to be quieter and I'm better able to reflect on these important items.