I Can'T (The Incomplete Parent)

People say there is nothing you can't do if you just try. But there are so many things I can't do, it makes me cry. I can't ease all your pains, although I try my hardest. I can't love you enough, although I go the farthest. I can't solve all your problems, some you will have to figure out. I can't choose your friends, but good decisions I will teach you about. I can't hold you close enough, eventually you need to pull away. I can't put into words the way you make me feel, it's better everyday. I can't always understand your ways, I know you need to grow I can't make you love God, but God's love I will show. I can't make you the person I want you to be. But I hope you remember the behavior modeled by me. So when you have children who look up to you, You will realize how much it is that I have loved you. And you'll be able to teach them the many wonderful things that you can't do.