Need to talk to your parents about attending the conference tour this year? Our father has written a letter for you to share with them. Download the printable PDF version and respectfully ask your parents to read it. Don’t forget to draw their attention our “Pay-What-You-Can” policy mentioned at the end of the letter.
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May 11th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Thanks! I will definitely be using it to spread the word
1st comment!
May 11th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Thank you so much!, This letter is wonderful for those of us who have a harder time communicating with our parents.
I live in Southern California, and I would really love to go, but unfortunately I will not be on earth for the Orange County conference. Seriously, I will be flying back from Mississippi, in the air most of the day!
I will be praying for you guys and everyone who attends, and of course I will be there in spirit!
God Bless!
May 11th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Thanks!
I’m sure my parents actually would love for me to go…but the cost of a hotel room, meals, and conference might be a bit too much for just one day. I just don’t know…
May 11th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
I love this idea! Thanks guys! Unfortunately I can’t go to the tour because I’ll be away all summer. But I LOVE that you guys and your dad took the time to do this.
May 11th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
What a great letter! I am going to send this to the parents of a freind of mine, since my parents already said that I could go.
Can’t wait to see you there Alex and Brett! You too Mr. Harris!
Sarah
May 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Thanks so much for doing this you guys! I have a hard time communicating with my parents. I’m working on it, but so far relaying my thoughts in an email to my mum is how far I’ve gotten. I think this would be great. Thanks again!
Be blessed,
Taylor
May 12th, 2009 at 6:16 am
Thanks! I will show my parents this…
Thanks again
May 12th, 2009 at 10:54 am
I’m going to be coming to the Orange County one. I am really looking forward to it.
May 12th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
hey i just found this blog and i’m so excited! i worked on the prop 8 campaign in california, and i was so impressed by the young people using the internet and talking with their friends to spread the word about traditional marriage.
i’m young, out of college, but i’m so excited for this movement!
thank you!
May 13th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Wow!! If we weren’t going I would give this letter to my parents. It turns out that we’re going though. I’m really excited!!!!
May 13th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
This is great! I will be sure to pass along the news. I won’t be able to come. I am going to be doing mission work in Africa and Mexico this summer. But I sure will tell others! Thanks!
May 14th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Dude I so totally want to go!!!! I’m definitely going to show this letter to my ‘rents…definitely doing to try my very best to make it!!! God bless you guys, you rock!!!!
May 15th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Sorry, I know this is off topic, but does anyone know of some other place where I could find the recording of the Itzel family singing the Do Hard Things song? For some reason my computer is blocking it.
May 17th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Hey, guys! This is my first time on, but I have heard some of your stuff. The only thing I think is a little off, and my dad agrees, is this whole letter thing. I really don’t think that the kids should be taking this letter to the kids personally. If they’re going to it that way, then it should be in their own hand or they should be communicating. But, I do understand that some people live in hard homes. In a case like that you could have an email address form on which they could put their parents’ email address and then it would be straight from your dad to theirs. A lot of kids would read it first and use it to manipulate their parents. I’ve had friends’ mothers get me to ask if I can do something with their family, and trust me, my dad hates it. He prefers the parents coming to him first. Especially because I’m still only 16 (soon to be 17). Until next year I will still be under his ultimate authority. Even after that, my respect for him will keep me listening to his advice for a long time. I still admire what ya’ll are doing! Keep going! And may God bless you.
~Kay Lynn
May 17th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
I don’t have some immaculate story to tell you guys about all the cool extraordinary things I’ve done quite frankly because i haven’t done anything at all. I was just wanting to let you guys know how much i appreciate that someone feels the same way and even if you don’t take the time to read this message i can know i tried. You guys have already given me strength to make it through my job you guys have planted a seed in my brain that will continue to grow and it will be there everyday for me to look back on and say you know what I’m not just 16 years old, I’m a somebody too. I just began reading your book and it brings tears to my eyes. Your book is inspiring and has lifted my spirit. Thank you for being the ones who believe you can make a change.
Sincerely,
Rae from Oklahoma.
May 17th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
BTW, I don’t really mean to sound critical. I REALLY am AMAZED at what ya’ll are doing. Like Rae, i don’t have a big success story, but that’s not what life is about. Life is living and living is about God, so it takes a life to touch a life. And ya’ll are two lives touching thousands, and doing a great job!:)
~Kay Morris
May 19th, 2009 at 7:44 am
I just posted a review of your book “Do Hard Things” - http://thoughtsfromapauper.blogspot.com/2009/05/do-hard-things-by-alex-brett-harris-my.html
It was an awesome book! I am so grateful to both of you for taking such a strong stand for our generation!
May 19th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
I am enjoying reading “Do Hard Things” and I wish I could come to the conference this year but I am working as staff at a christian camp in CA over the tour dates so I’ll have to try for next year.
Bearing His Image,
Kaylea Bies
May 21st, 2009 at 11:44 am
Here’s a random DHT story! I (yes, it’s about me;)) was behind in my math. If I worked hard enough I might have been able to finish part of my schoolwork (Pre-Algebra) a few weeks after our school year was supposed to be over. (By the way, I’m homeschooled)
I wasn’t too happy about this, so recently, I started waking up extra early and doing four lessons of Pre-Algebra a day! My limit had been two. And now, I’m done with math ahead of our break! I actually finished thearetically before I would have had I not been behind! YAY!!!!!!!!! I know, I know, it’s not that big, but I am feeling very proud of myself for doing the hard thing for me and getting that part of my work done early. Ok, I’m done waisting your time!
Camille
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:41 am
Alex,
My prayers will be with you, especially on Tuesday. I had my wisdom teeth removed last summer so I can empathize with you. Take care and God bless!
A sister in Christ…
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I’ll be praying for you Alex!! I’ve never had a tooth pulled, but I’ve had more root canals than I could count!! Once I get my wisdom teeth in, I’ll have to have them pulled, too.:(.
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:10 pm
I’m currently reading your book, Do Hard Things. It’s really interesting and challenging. Thanks for writing the book. You’ve made me look at myself and look deep inside. In what ways am I just slacking or whatever? You’ve also made me look at the culture and see what it’s telling us. I’m homeschooled so I’ve never experienced public school or the things that come with it. I’m almost a teenager, not quite there yet. My birthday is soon. I’m definitely going to keep track of your blog and recommend the book to my friends. I think that many kids could and will be changed by this book. I’ll try to learn and grow after finishing the book. Keep up the good work and may God help you.
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Alex,
Will be praying for you about Tuesday!
God bless
In Him Alone,
Rachel
May 24th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Will be praying for you on Tuesday Alex! I hope it won’t be too painful.
God bless!
Sarah
May 24th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
I’ll be praying for you on Tuesday too Alex!!
Best of Luck!
Do Hard Things!
~Sarah A.
May 25th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
long letter… i told my parents about it
May 26th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
I have been trying to sign up to get the email updates from this blog and so far it doesn’t seem to be working. Assistance, please?
May 29th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
I might come to the Orange County one with my frends or my youth group hope to see u there
May 29th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
I will be praying for you on tuesday Alex!
God Bless