"For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your
faithfulness reaches to the skies. " Psalm 57:10
Ten Practical Ways to Say I Love You
1. Pray for your student
Pray that their love for Christ and others will grow as their knowledge
grows. Pray for their friends and professors.
2. Send them a care package, including homemade goodies
Remember, even local students need a surprise in their mailboxes now and
then!
3. Keep them connected
Send regular e-mail or letter updates with day-to-day family events, the
activities of siblings, hometown newspaper clippings and church happenings.
4. Make your college student feel at home
Wait until after their first visit home to transform their old room into
an office. Welcome them home with their favorite meal and a special place
to relax. Invite their college friends to visit too.
5. Support their activities
Attend when you can, and when you can't be there, make sure they know you're
thinking of them through a phone call, e-mail or card.
6. Make a phone call
Phone calls are a welcomed excuse to put off studying. Weekly, planned phone
calls are also great.
7.
Send money
College students are notoriously broke. Even $5-10 in the mail will bring
a big smile to your student's face.
8. Surprise your student
Hide notes in backpacks, books or coat pockets while they're home for a
visit. Send flowers.
9. Visit
Get a glimpse into your student's world by meeting their friends and professors.
Just make sure dinner off-campus and a trip to the grocery store are on
the agenda.
10.Offer advice
College students will appreciate that you don't want to interfere, but don't
hesitate to share your words of wisdom on crucial matters.
