Emmanuel

How a child learns

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, she learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame, she learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement, she learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness, she learns justice.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval, she learns to like herself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world.
(Dorothy Law Nolte)

12202008 Trinoma

Photo of a photo

May 2007

A child's heart

a child's heart is full of love
bearing all the burden


holding on to every promise
even the uncertain..


a child's tears happy or sad
are real from within


the cries come from his soul
brought on by confusion..


a child thinks of only good
no matter what has happened


hold a child close
don't ever let him go


unconditional love
is all he asks for


to ignore that
is to tear at God's core..


a child's heart is full of love
not to bear the burden


but to love life to the fullest
ever so certain..

Eman