“From the time you were very little, you’ve had
people who have smiled you into smiling,
people who have talked you into talking,
sung you into singing,
loved you into loving.
So, on this extra special day, let’s take some time to think of those extra special people.
Some of them may be right here,
some may be far away.
Some may even be in heaven.
No matter where they are, deep down you know they’ve always wanted what was best for you.
They’ve always cared about you beyond measure and have encouraged you to be true to the best within you. Let’s just take a minute of silence to think about those people now.”
Fred Rogers, ordained Presbyterian minister and beloved host of the the long-running children’s television show, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood