The children have been a wonderful gift to me, and I'm thankful to have once again seen our world through their eyes. They restore my faith in the family's future.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Children brought joy and renewed faith in the future. Viewing the world through them restored hope in family continuity.
- In plain terms
- Her children gave her joy and hope for the future through their perspective.
- What can you take from it?
- Children can renew optimism and faith in the future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What renewed your hope in the future?
- How do children change your perspective?
Another view
It assumes children always restore faith, which isn't universal.
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