As we round the corner into the holiday season, I (like every other blogger) am taking a look at what I am thankful for. I could say my faith, my health, my citizenship . . . a number of wonderful things that I am VERY thankful for.
But the one I would like to mention specifically is my parents. I really could not ask for better parents. My parents and I have (and have always had) a wonderful relationship. I hear so many horror stories about people who have a falling out with their parents, people whose parents are unaccepting or have no respect. Teens who fight with their parents and children who are beaten by them.
Not only are none of these the case for me, but we love each other VERY much, and we have very active, open communication. Most days I feel as though my day isn’t complete if I haven’t at least touched base with Mama and Daddy. More often than not Mama and I have 1/2 hour to an hour conversations every day. There are some days where we may call back and forth 2 or even 3 times in a single day.
I have always felt this way about my parents, but this Thanksgiving I am particularly thankful for them. I graduated college, and they have supported me emotionally and financially. When I was so miserable in the graduate program I was in, they listened to me crying like an idiot over the phone, and then when I said I wanted to drop out, they supported me fully in my decision. I cannot imagine what the past few months would have been like without their love, respect, and assistance.
I aspire to be the kind of mother that my mother is, and I hope to one day find a man as honorable and loving as my father. And if I’m lucky, we’ll be great parents like the ones that I have been so blessed with!
This post is also posted at Reading Red Letters, my faith blog!
I'm Lindsey, and thanks so much for stopping by Suspension of Disbelief.
You were blessed, indeed. I do not have such fond memories, but I will share yours. Here from BCs.
That’s a very sweet post. I do hope you are sending your folks a link to it. I’m sure they’d love to see it. Sounds as though they are lucky to have you too.
being a parent is such a tough job. To find the right place — to back off when needed… to push when needed.
I wish I’d had four years of “parent college” to teach me how.
Perhaps the best teacher is a good parent.
I agree! a) I adore my parents (even with the ups & downs in our relationship; I grow closer to them every day) and b) your parents are incredibly kind and generous people, and I know they love you very much.
…and I’d say that even if I weren’t going to Vegas
You are indeed blessed with terrific parents Linds and the best thing about it is that you don’t take them for granted! I know too many people who have terrific families that just assume that’s the way it is for everyone (even though we all know that is not the case)
By the way … your parents are also blessed with a kind, considerate, thoughtful daughter
Hugsss to you and your family!