My son texted us that he had a tough week. He had four exams all in the same week and was worried how he had done. I searched for the right words. I wanted to encourage him. I wanted to let him know that we were proud of him and to cheer him up.
Of course, my wife had just the right words. Three simple words. She told him: we love you.
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Very inspiring quotes. Thanks for sharing
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Yes, here’s a little secret Sadje, I often pick quotes for my Saturday post that I need to hear too. These all spoke to me. Love the idea of overcoming whatever life throws at us!
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Oh yes, I agree, we gravitate towards words that speak to us.
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Me, too — I love that you both select things that speak to you…and then we all benefit! Thank you! 😉
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Thank you for sharing these, Brian. I can relate to overthinking words of encouragement. Your wife definitely has the right idea.
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Oh, I never know what to say. Can think of words of encouragement and comebacks hours later … but not in the moment!!!🤣🤣🤣
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Great words of wisdom. I try to send my granddaughter some image with an inspirational quote for each day. She is in her third year of college. I think we need to give our young people additional encouragement during those difficult times. Saying, “I love you,” is also good.
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😎😎😎😎
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Love inspiration for this fall weekend.
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Your wife is a wise woman. I will remember those three words when I need to encourage my children.
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Oh, I agree with you, I married out of my league, much smarter and wiser than me. I freely admit that! Very fortunate. Thx EA!
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Moms are amazing, aren’t they? 😊
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Yes, they are!
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Oh, I love these quotes. I feel the encouragement – and I’m sure your son does as well. Hope the exams turn out well!
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Yes, he’ll find out this week. I’m sure he thinks he did worse than he really did.
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Sometimes, the simplest phrases are the most encouraging. 😊
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Yup, simple is better.
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I heard a song lyric that included “I’m always in your corner”, and immediately texted it to my daughter. Not afraid to borrow when it’s good!!
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Yup, such a great message. Always nice knowing others are there with you.
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Love conquers fear. Love conquers all!
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Yes, love does conquer all! We forget that but it really does.
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Brian, thank you so much for the encouragement my friend. Your wife put it simply and powerfully. Your other quotes of overcoming fear are spot on! 🤗💖😎
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Your wife is awesome, y’all are a great team.
Send him some cookies or hearty food and that will do the trick too.
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Yes, a classic move on my part. I’m giving him a lecture. I’m missing all the signs. I’m telling some long-winded story about climbing Mount Everest. I’m mentioning all the movies I can think of from Rocky to Remember the Titans. And my son’s like, ya, ya. My wife comes up and says we love you. And it’s “Aww, mom, thank you, just what I need to hear.” Ugh. Thank God for my wife. Ha, ha.
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LOLOLOLOLOL that is so funny!!!! Bless your heart. Your wife is like step aside ameatur. Love it.
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Oh yes, definitely!
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