Moriah’s Love Language

This week I gave Moriah the online 5 Love Languages Test. Her answers surprised me at first. She was filtering everything through what she would like to hear from her friends and this was the outcome:

But when I told her to add “from Mom and Dad” to each question the outcome changed:

Moriah LOVES giving gifts and receiving gifts. This past Christmas she spent her own money and bought gifts for her Dad & me, her teachers, & friends. She loves to give! How can I bless her without breaking my bank account?

* I can let her choose the dessert to bring home to everyone

* Gum & mints are Moriah’s favorite

* When I see something that she needs, present it to her like a special gift

* Write her notes on her mirror or around her room

Because she feels loved through quality time:

* Sit down and watch a show with her

* Take her to the store with me

* Play a game with her

Father, help me to love Moriah in the way she needs love. You know her inside and out. Thank you that you’re the one leading, guiding, and teaching my beautiful daughter!

A Mama who wants to run with sparkle,

Heather Leigh

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