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    The Family Letter: How to Intentionally Develop a Culture of Honor, Encouragement & Value With Your Loved Ones
    The Family Letter: How to Intentionally Develop a Culture of Honor, Encouragement & Value With Your Loved Ones
    The Family Letter: How to Intentionally Develop a Culture of Honor, Encouragement & Value With Your Loved Ones
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    The Family Letter: How to Intentionally Develop a Culture of Honor, Encouragement & Value With Your Loved Ones

    By Debi Ronca

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    DO YOU LONG FOR A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR LOVED ONES WHERE YOU BOTH CAN EXPRESS VALUE AND APPRECIATION FOR EACH OTHER?

    ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PROVEN METHOD THAT IS BOTH SIMPLE AND DOABLE?

    Social media and other online platforms have undermined real communication and connection, causing our most meaningful relationships to suffer. Can you relate? This doesn't have to be your story.

    Whether you are raising children or in the magical season of being a grandparent, the practical steps and strategies in The Family Letter will show you how to communicate love, value and empowerment to your loved ones and significant relationships.

    Once you learn the power of thought-filled, life-giving words, you can create a culture of honor in your home and establish a legacy for your loved ones.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateNov 15, 2018
    ISBN9781947279575
    The Family Letter: How to Intentionally Develop a Culture of Honor, Encouragement & Value With Your Loved Ones

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      The Family Letter - Debi Ronca

      "The Family Letter is a proven method of generational transformation. After hearing Debi Ronca speak on the concept of family letters several years ago, I decided to implement that concept in my own family. Not only do we look forward to hearing each other’s hearts as well as the words of encouragement and affirmation through the letters, I can honestly say it redefined the culture in our home. I look forward to sharing this tradition with our daughters’ future husbands and our grandchildren."

      President of Journey U

      "The Family Letter is an amazing tool to help you grow closer with your loved ones. Sometimes it’s hard to know where or how to start changing the tone within your home and family and Debi Ronca has made it so simple. When you put these strategies into practice, you will be amazed at the growth, warmth, appreciation and honor that occurs. No matter where you are at in life, you can begin this journey today."

      Author | Business Coach

      How to Intentionally Develop a Culture of Honor,

      Encouragement & Value with Your Loved Ones

      DEBI RONCA

      Copyright © 2018 Debi Ronca. All rights reserved. Except for brief quotations for review purposes, no part of this book may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from the author.

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      PO BOX 1072

      Pinehurst, TX 77362

      LifeWiseBooks.com

      Cover Design and Interior Layout | Yvonne Parks | PearCreative.ca

      To contact the author | DebiRonca.com

      ISBN (Print): 978-1-947279-56-8

      ISBN (Ebook): 978-1-947279-57-5

      TO MY FAMILY:

      Throughout the years, you have all been a part of this sacred tradition that took place around our dining room table. Years of laughter, shared tears and encouragement still ring true as we gather to celebrate each other’s lives. Thank you for holding this tradition close to your heart, for always wanting to write your letters, and for passing the tradition on to the next generation where your children, my grandchildren, will carry the torch.

      I would like to thank my husband, Michael, for his love and support to follow my dreams. Your unconditional love and encouragement over the years have allowed me to follow my heart and the calling on my life. Without you, my love, none of this would be possible. I have loved raising our children with you, and now we are reaping together the joy filled season of being Nana and Papi. More memories to be made with you, the love of my life.

      Thank you, Melody Barker and Charity Bradshaw, for your wisdom, expertise and inspiration to spur me over the finish line to the completion of my first book. It has been a wonderful experience working with you, and I am honored that you both have chosen to adopt The Family Letter tradition within your own family. Write on!

      Chapter One | A New Mindset

      Chapter Two | The Genesis

      Chapter Three | Rules of Engagement

      Chapter Four | Ready, Set, Go!

      Chapter Five | The Impact

      Chapter Six | I’m Engaged to Daddy!

      Chapter Seven | The Letter of Forgiveness

      Chapter Eight | Letters to the Next Generation

      Chapter Nine | The Perspective

      Chapter Ten | The Last Letter and More

      Keepsake File

      About the Author

      Work with Debi

      Works Cited

      A NEW MINDSET

      UNDERSTANDING THE WHY

      Have you ever stopped to wonder what it would be like to hear what your loved ones really felt about you? Does this thought send chills up your spine, or does it stir up a longing inside of you? Imagine how you would feel if you knew their innermost thoughts about your character, your personality, and all the things that makes you, you. The truth is that everyone, regardless of age, sex or cultural background, has the deep desire to be encouraged, to be recognized and to be inspired by the thoughts of others towards them. Honestly, who would not want to experience this empowerment?

      The power of thoughtful intentional words literally breathes life into us and allows us to soar with confidence in the direction of our goals and the courage to believe and embrace the purposes of God in our lives. Words have power. Proverbs 18:21a NAS says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue." It is a sobering thought to know that our words have that much influence or power. They are considered potent in one way or the other.

      Many of us think our words don’t offer enough value to impact another person.

      I sometimes wonder why we adopt this mindset. Maybe we think our words have no power connected to them. Maybe we say to ourselves, What difference would it make? Or do we think we are being too emotional and don’t want to appear foolish if we share how we really feel?

      While these all could be possible reasons why we hold back, this line of thinking winds up holding us hostage. It is as if our mouths have been sealed with our words trapped in our heart and mind, never released to our loved ones who desperately need to hear how we feel. The mindset of believing our words don’t carry value needs to be transformed. It’s time to adjust our thinking and begin to understand this is more than some nice words or even fluff. Our words impart life, encouragement and instill legacy and value to those who are the fortunate recipients.

      Another issue could be our busy schedules. We may have an encouraging thought or personal feeling about someone, and have the intention of telling them, but the fast pace of life swoops in and steals the moment. We don’t make time to follow through and consequently forget. We end up never conveying these valuable feelings to our family or our friends. The consequence? We live our lives void of affirmation, acceptance and inspiration from loved ones and those we consider close from our inner circles.

      LOST IN INTENTIONS

      These unspoken words, literally life-givers to the soul, are held captive and lost in the realm of good intentions. The fact that today’s modes of communication are more impersonal is another hurdle we need to conquer. Texting and e-mails are crammed with overly simplified emoji’s that have become the method of conveying our most basic feelings and emotions. Happy, sad, angry, dancing, you name it, and you can even purchase more to have an arsenal ready to use when you speak to your friends.

      How many of us now have a Bitmoji that looks like us? We use them to add that seemingly personal touch to our text messages. How convenient. Lots

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