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14 years of saying the same 5 words

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 by Ronell
Handwritten inscription on the inside cover of a journal reading happy, successful, healthy, godly, wealthy

I found a journal in the garage last week, 4 of those words in my daughter’s handwriting. What it shows about how children adopt their parents’ values, and which children never get the chance.

Categories Personal Tags Essays. Tags: parenting, first-generation college students, mentorship, values
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