Because I love you…

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Because I said so…Blackbird

Don’t these words sound familiar to us, especially when we were growing up?  “Because I told you so” doesn’t sound like a reasonable answer for our kids, now does it?  Not for mine.  As I was growing up I didn’t like this answer so I was in trouble by questioning it.  It never made sense to me and it still doesn’t make sense.  As a parent, from time to time the phrase does cross my mind but then I ponder about its meaning.  There’s no meaning to it!  It’s a simple phrase of authority.  Yes, authority is important but not as a boss over our kids but as discipline to gear them through the right path.  I often find myself explaining the “why” behind telling my daughter what she needs to do or why we do certain things.  I summarized the reason in this poem.

Because I Love You…

(for my girls)

Do your best, not because I told you so but because I love you.

Study hard, not because I told you so but because I love you.

Do well in school, not because I told you so but because I love you.

Live life to the fullest, not because I told you so but because I love you.

Cherish the memories, not because I told you so but because I love you.

Forgive others, not because I told you so but because I love you.

Love who you are, not because I told you so but because I love you.

I love you, not because I told you so but because I love you.

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Melissa May Gama Bean
Reflecting on the many blessings I have I can say that I'm fortunate to be in God's favor. I have two beautiful daughters that have brought a change of life to our home. My husband and I have known each other since we met in the fifth grade. We call ourselves elementary sweet hearts. Our lives have brought us together in ways we never imagined. Living life together has made the journey easier and well worth the memories we share. Currently, I am a second grade teacher and I hold a bachelors in sociology and a masters in education administration. As an educator, I have become an advocate for children and teachers. Believing in others that they can achieve anything they set their minds on helps them succeed. People today need to be compassionate about what they do for a living and that's me-I am a compassionate, strong willed woman who will aim high in achieving success and helping others achieve their own goals.

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