Well Helloooooooooo....Thank you for clicking!!! It means the world to me!!! So happy reading to you awesome Friends!!! So if you know me for more than a minute or two, you'll know how much the love of my parents has shaped me. Like most, I cherish the life & times spent with them & without question, my biggest upset was losing them. As my husband & I often say, any fool can make a baby, but being a MOM or DAD takes TRUE selflessness, tough love and ALL OF YOUR heart & soul. I learned this from the BEST!
Miss them? Huh. Total understatement. I've been feeling the feelings more then usual as of late & thought I would share some of my biggest take-aways & lessons learned. I hope you get tons out of the echoes they left behind & digest something you really needed.
So not just these days, but whenever I’m feeling challenged, without fail, my Mom & Dad are in my head, helping me adapt. After enduring a new house build (NOT for the faint at heart) life seems to be tapping us on the shoulder & reminding me just how extraordinary they were. How fantastically they kept it together while navigating my sisters & I through life. While people and stressors and challenges that try to get in the way on the ride life takes us on, they always kept us feeling safe, secure and loved like no other. They were the finest people I know & here are some of the things I love most....so cuddle up & read on!
My parents lead their family by example. When my sisters & I were hurting or felt targeted, they never perpetuated our fears and sadness. They brought light to the situation & empowered us. They lead us to solutions and taught us to give people grace. They could be tough at times, but as life would have it, that's when I saw the most growth. They always held us accountable for our mistakes and taught us to never point fingers or play victim. They never targeted others or attempted to make people small in order to give themselves a level up. If they has something to say, they said it to your face. They were bold & far from passive aggressive. The extent of my father's Facebook knowledge was it's stock value & that's exactly where he liked it. They never worried about what others did or didn't have. They didn't have the time to. They were too were busy cultivating growth & living life the way it should be lived...in service to others and lighting the way for us. They saw the good in everyone & everything. They expressed gratitude everyday. They worked hard, loved selflessly & gave without hope or agenda. Their legacy will live on for many generations to come.
We all know people like this. I was lucky enough to call them Mom & Dad. I thank God for them everyday & would give just about anything to have them back even for a moment. Please guys. Love those around you. Give little energy or attention to negative patterns. Give people grace. Most notably, the tough ones. Try to make every moment count and embrace your grattitude for everything on any given day. You never know what tomorrow will bring.
Have a HAPPY DAY! Harness your power & LOVE THE WORLD YOU'RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE APART OF!
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