Day One is all about my beautiful family.
Mom: I am so in awe of how you sought God in such amazing ways when I was just a dream...and how you continued to seek Him as I was growing up. You set a precedence for Sister and I that is just phenomenal. You were always quick to listen and slow to become angry. You always gave me the benefit of the doubt, even if you thought I was making a dumb choice. You'd listen and then gently guide me down the right path again. Your love has always amazed me. You have put up with so much from us girls, and yet, you've never once stopped loving us. I hated knowing I'd disappointed you...because I never wanted you to be disappointed in me. Thank you for loving me gently, for being patient with me, and for setting a beautiful example of how a mother should be. I love you so very much more than words can say.
Dad: Being a married woman and being out of the house has helped me to see more clearly how much you have always loved me. Even when I thought you were being unfair, you were only looking out for me and trying to keep me from getting hurt...because you loved me that much. I know you would have...and still would...do anything to protect me from harm. You helped birth in me a love for all things musical and creative and artistic. You encourage me to use my gifts and develop my talents more fully. You desire for me to live my life solely for God...and made sure I was always in the right environment to do so. You may have been stern with me at times...but all those lessons shaped me into who I am today. Without your love and support, I would be a shell of the person I am today. God put me in your care for a reason; because He knew you would bring me up in the right ways. I love you so very much and I love that you constantly remind me how much you love me.
Sister: You were my first best friend. I can tell by our baby pictures that I loved you very much...even if I did try to smother you at times (hey, 14 month olds don't really know how to handle babies). I love that we have a good relationship. I love that we hardly ever fought when we were growing up...and still hardly ever do...yet, we can still be honest with each other about our feelings. I love that we live in the same town and go shopping together...or get frozen yogurt...or have dinner and play silly games with our husbands together. I love the fact that I can be real and honest with you...and know that you won't judge me. You and I don't always agree on things...and that is ok...because it doesn't change the bond we have with one another. You are the greatest sister I could have ever hoped for, and I feel so lucky to have you in my life. I love you so very much and am so glad you have a wonderful husband who loves you to pieces.
(Note: I know my family is not fond of having their info out in cyberspace, so that is why I did not use names. I will be using initials for most everyone else from here on out...just in case you feel the same way)
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