I Can Do Hard Things
Unfortunately everyone gets challenges, including children, and so I've had this discussion a lot with my children over the last little while: "You can do hard things!" You can do things that are hard for you to do. These might be things that are easy for others to do, but for you they are hard, and that's OK, because you are a capable individual, and you can do things that are difficult....
As I noticed these discussions were becoming frequent, I decided it was time to have a visual reminder of this great thought. (Not only for them but also for me....)
"I Can Do Hard Things"
As I noticed these discussions were becoming frequent, I decided it was time to have a visual reminder of this great thought. (Not only for them but also for me....)
"I Can Do Hard Things"
"I Can Do Hard Things" Quote
As I finished making the sign yesterday, two of my children came up to me separately to discuss its meaning:
Child A: "I can do hard things."
Mom: "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...."
Child A: " No Mom! It's I KNOW I can, I KNOW I can...!!!"
Mom: "You are so right. Sorry...."
Child B:
"FACE IT...Nobody owes you a living.
What you achieve or fail to achieve in your lifetime
is directly related to what you do or fail to do.
No one chooses his parents or childhood
But you can choose your own direction!
Everyone has problems and obstacles to overcome
But that too is relative to each individual"
(from The bottom Line by Keith Kennedy)
My kids are so smart, aren't they?
I can't take any credit for this: they learn this stuff (including the poem) at school.....
Child A: "I can do hard things."
Mom: "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...."
Child A: " No Mom! It's I KNOW I can, I KNOW I can...!!!"
Mom: "You are so right. Sorry...."
Child B:
"FACE IT...Nobody owes you a living.
What you achieve or fail to achieve in your lifetime
is directly related to what you do or fail to do.
No one chooses his parents or childhood
But you can choose your own direction!
Everyone has problems and obstacles to overcome
But that too is relative to each individual"
(from The bottom Line by Keith Kennedy)
My kids are so smart, aren't they?
I can't take any credit for this: they learn this stuff (including the poem) at school.....
Subway Sign: I Can Do Hard Things
The quote: "I can do Hard Things" is attributed to Elaine Dalton.
She said: "I had a small plate inscribed with a motto that read, “I can do hard things. That little plate bearing that simple motto gave me courage. But now if I could change that motto, it would read: “In the strength of the Lord, I can do all things.””
Read the original talk here....
I believe "I Can Do Hard Things" also fits in perfectly with Philippians 4: 13
"I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me."
She said: "I had a small plate inscribed with a motto that read, “I can do hard things. That little plate bearing that simple motto gave me courage. But now if I could change that motto, it would read: “In the strength of the Lord, I can do all things.””
Read the original talk here....
I believe "I Can Do Hard Things" also fits in perfectly with Philippians 4: 13
"I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me."
Tutorial: "I Can Do Hard Things" Subway Art Sign
- I'm including some step-by step instructions on how I made this sign.
- The board came from the backyard, where it has been sitting in our old outbuilding/barn/chicken coop (that is kind-of leaning....) for as long as we've lived here.
- I just cut it to size then painted it white.
- A sister of a friend made the vinyl print for me: Thank you Shantel!
- I added the source of the quote to the back of the plaque, and included the file for this at the bottom of this post (just download and print)
- Go through the slides to see what tidbits of info will be helpful for you when you make your own subway art
Thanks for stopping by!
Crystelle
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We can do hard things
I made one for my friend as well, however, she wanted one in the more tan/brown tones. So using the same techniques as in the tutorial for the black/white sign, I made the above sign for her, using brown/black as the first layer, and tan as the second. I hope she likes it!
Crystelle
Crystelle
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