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1. I’m proud of you. And even if you weren’t so fantastic, I’d still be proud.<\/p>\n

2. I believe you.<\/p>\n

3. The way you _____ is such a perfect addition for our family. God knew just what we needed when He gave us you.<\/p>\n

4. I know you and I haven’t been seeing eye-to-eye lately. But I want to let you know that I accept you whether I agree with you or not, and I’m committed to working on our relationship so we both feel understood and secure.<\/p>\n

5. I can’t believe how _____ you are. I can’t imagine the plans God has for you!<\/p>\n

6. You know, you may not feel very _____, but God knew exactly what He was doing when He made you the way He did, and it was just how He wanted to express Himself. I love you just the way He made you. And I wouldn’t have wanted Him to do it any differently.<\/p>\n

7. No matter how royally you mess up, I’ll always be glad you’re mine, I’ll forgive you, and I’ll love your socks off.<\/p>\n

8. I saw how you _____. I’m so proud of you.<\/p>\n

9. I forgive you. And I won’t bring this up again, okay?<\/p>\n

10. I want to hang out with just you tonight. What do you want to do?<\/p>\n

11. I remember when I _____. I felt so _____. I don’t know if that’s like what you’re going through, but it was a tough time for me.<\/p>\n

12. I’m sorry. Will you please forgive me for _____?<\/p>\n

13. I got you this, just because.<\/p>\n

14. Lately I’ve really seen you grow in the area of _____, like when you _____.<\/p>\n

15. Yes, there is food in the house.<\/p>\n

16. I admire the way you _______. In fact, I could learn a lot from you in that area.<\/p>\n

17. That was a really wise choice.<\/p>\n

18. No chores today.<\/p>\n

19. I trust you.<\/p>\n

20. You’re really growing into a young man\/woman of character. I can’t tell you how exciting that is!<\/p>\n

21. Go ahead and sleep in tomorrow.<\/p>\n

22. I had no idea you could do that! You impress me.<\/p>\n

23. What do you think?<\/p>\n

24. I canceled your appointment with the dentist.<\/p>\n

25. I love your dad\/mom so much! He\/she is so _____.<\/p>\n

26. I love being around you.<\/p>\n

27. I’m so glad you’re home.<\/p>\n

28. Thank you!<\/p>\n

29. I love doing _____ with you.<\/p>\n

30. You are one of the best gifts I’ve ever gotten. I am so humbled God gave me you.<\/p>\n

31. I feel so proud when I’m with you.<\/p>\n

32. You handled that so well.<\/p>\n

33. I made your favorite _____.<\/p>\n

34. I’m trusting that God will take perfect care of us. He’s always done it before! Can we pray together about this?<\/p>\n

35. With God’s help, your dad\/mom and I will never, ever get a divorce.<\/p>\n

36. That looks great on you.<\/p>\n

37. If I were in your shoes, I would feel so _____. Is that how you feel?<\/p>\n

38. Would you turn your music up?<\/p>\n

39. You are so well-disciplined in _____.<\/p>\n

40. I sent you a big ol’ care package in the mail.<\/p>\n

41. That was so courageous.<\/p>\n

42. Do you feel like I’m understanding you?<\/p>\n

43. If there were one thing you could change about me as your mom\/dad, what would it be?<\/p>\n

44. You have some real gifts in the area of _____.<\/p>\n

45. Let’s go to Grandma’s!<\/p>\n

46. It is so cool to watch you grow up.<\/p>\n

47. Just wanted to let you know I’m praying for you.<\/p>\n

48. I miss you, but I’m glad you’re having a good time!<\/p>\n

49. You make me so happy just by being you.<\/p>\n

50. I love you so much.<\/p>\n

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