A Carer’s Prayer 

Help me give the children the best of myself, cherishing them on good days and bad.
Teach me to accept them for who they are,
to listen to what they say;
to encourage their goals;
let me laugh with them.
Let me give them a place where respect is in the cornerstone,
integrity the foundation,
and that there is enough happiness to raise the roof.
May I give them the courage to be true to themselves;
the independence to take care of themselves,
and the faith to believe in a power much greater than their own.
Let them know they have limitless love, no matter what they do.
See that their responsibilities are real but not burdensome,
that my expectations are high but not overwhelming and that my thanks and praise are thoughtful.
Help me teach them that excellence is work’s real reward,
Above all, let me ground these children so well that I can dare to let them go.
May they be so blessed.

Amen. 

Amy Buckmaster - Religious Education Coordinator