To My Sweet Girl- A Letter from Terri

My sweet girl,

You're growing up in an age where social media has slowly taken over the planet. It's one of the primary sources of communication, connections, acceptance, and the (lengthy) list goes on.
While I believe there can always be good found in this medium, I worry. I worry for your soul and how this "world of technology" could affect it.

I know we were created to be fulfilled by love and am fully aware that our need to be loved and accepted runs deep. One day, when you're old enough to know what social media is (yikes), you're going to ask to create an account. I'm dreading that day. I worry that you may be swallowed up in the glossiness this pseudo world tends to create. It doesn't necessarily have to be as doom and gloom as I'm making it out to be, but I've been there. The days in which I've felt pressured to only share the best moments, even if they're not really happening. The temptation to validate my worth and beauty by how many likes and comments my photos receive. Yet somehow, I'm always left wanting. Not satisfied, not validated, it's never quite enough....

My sweet girl, what I really need you to know is that when you have Christ, you already have the full approval of the only one that will ever matter and that's always going to be Jesus. Don't believe the lies, don't give into the temptation because it will always lead down a path of deception. You're beauty and worth are found in your identity in Christ! I would love to say that you could always find that in us, your family, or your dearest friends. While it's so true that we love you in a most profound way, we are not perfect and could never love perfectly. That perfect love was only reserved for Christ to give you!

Never forget...

Love you so deeply,
mama.

 

 Terri McHugh is a wife, mama of 3 and photographer. You can follow her on IG @terrimchugh.  Her blog XOXO, Terri can be found here.

To My Dear Son- A Letter by Kaye

To my dear son:

Your journey has just begun, and as I watch you enjoy life every single day, I can only hope that your uncontrollable laughter and insurmountable joy in the little things remains a steady part of your childhood, teens, and adulthood.

But, sadly, I know better.

There is going to come a time when laughter is only left for those moments with your best buds, sometimes even just one buddy. A moment when tears will stream down your face, not because you don’t want to take a nap or are throwing your biggest and best tantrum for that toy you are inevitably going to get, but because you are hurting so deeply from something that someone said or did.

I want you to know that I’ve been there before. I still remember hurtful words that were said to me. I still have leftover feelings of resentment and anger. I still carry some of those wounds with me today.

At one point of my life, I thought the best way to combat all those negative feelings was to reflect back the very thing that hurt me. I became mean, spiteful, and ignorantly proud in my own opinions. But the truth was, I was never meant to become that.

And neither are you. Always stand up for yourself in the best ways you know how, but know there’s a distinct difference between standing up for what you believe in and making someone feel less than.

You might be teased because you’re different than someone or be tempted to make fun of someone that’s not like you, but no two people are exactly alike. Nope, not even twins.

Think of it this way: You and each of your friends have different superpowers! How cool it that?! So choose to celebrate differences.

Always stand tall in knowing that you are amazing. You are enough just the way you are. You are important in this world. Don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise.

I love you always,

Mama

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Kaye can be found on Instagram @littlegoldenpenguin. You can visit her inspiring blog at www.littlegoldenpenguin.com.