Moving Forward

Love and support

So, I get to go home soon and I can't wait. It's wierd that everyone else is home and done with school and I'm still here. Class is going well though. It's going by really quickly, which is great.
I was talking to my parents yesterday and we got to talking about me heading to Italy for a little while and what it'll be like. I suggested that they come so I can give them a grand tour and they loved the idea. Mostly though, I know that they loved that I'm happy and excited about it. There have been a million times in my life when I've taken advantage of my parents, or dissapointed them without knowing it at the time and they still love me and support me in all I do. I can say hurtful things or just be a spoiled brat, yet they still love me and give me all that they can.
I was thinking about this and how lucky I am to have parents who support me and each other in all aspects of life. I've been thinking a lot about how independent I've become since I was 16. The reason that I'm so independent is because my parents loved me enough to let go of me and do what I wanted to do at a younger age than most. They trusted me to stay in IL and finish high school when they had to move to AZ. I learned a lot of things the hard way, but it was by my choice. They aren't really the type to say "I told you so" and this is something I am really thankful for. I mean when I think about it, I've screwed up a lot, but they've always been here to pick up the pieces. In saying that I'm independent I don't mean that I'm not close with my parents, but I've learn to live without them hlding my hand. There are still so many days when I call home crying because I don't know what I'm doing or I didn't know what to expect in a situation, but they are always ready to drop what they're doing and do whatever they can to fix things for me.
I almost wish i wasn't as independent... but if I wasn't I wouldn't have the knowledge that I do. I just want to encourage you to tell your parents that you love them today. Thank them for everything that they've done in your life (especially the stuff you don't even realize they've done).
And take the time to thank God because if my earthly parents love and support me this much, just think of how much more my heavenly Father loves me and wants only the best for me.
Some will tell me I'm lucky, but I just say that I'm loved.

posted by Moving Forward @ 7:05 PM