When I got out of Baby Ruth's at Pine Cove, I realized that I was kind of roaming the state of Texas all alone. My family was in Bartlesville, and I was traveling all over the place. There were about three days that I felt so alone and just bummed out. Through those three days I started a journey of truly realizing the importance of family. Sure, I have always adored my parents and little brother, but this took it to a new level. The whole idea of the family unit became so clear to me and so special. I realized how blessed I am to have the supportive parents I have who trust me and love me unconditionally.
I love seeing my parents because they are walking right along side me in this journey. They are so encouraging and uplifting and simply fun to be around. I love just sitting and watching a movie with them or talking about life. They are my biggest fans and I am so grateful for them.
I guess the point of me writing this is that if you have a kid or kids who maybe don't seem to get some of things that you are teaching them right now in life, whether it be elementary, junior high or high school, give them a month in college and they will understand it all. I daily see things that they were trying to teach me. Things like consistency, hard work and contentment. I have a long way to go and I mess up a lot, but I know that besides God, my parents will always be there for me.
Clique? Well, I'm just starting life on my own and suddenly the clique becomes very profound.
Family, what a gift from God!
3 comments:
So I only have to wait about 7 more years until my big man and big girl realize how wonderful I am????
Hee hee...
You are truly blessed with an amazing family. They love you so much, and I've watched your mom stand by your side as your biggest cheerleader. I'm so glad that college has given you that perspective, and that is NOT cliche!
I agree with Dalene...I mean Mrs. Fisher...haha
It is NOT cliche! I learned that my family members are my best friends during my second year of college. I had a terrible year following my summer at Grace, and my family was literally what brought me through it. I am so grateful for them.
What a blessing this post was for me!
Thanks for sharing your perspective and for giving us moms and dads a glimmer of hope for our children actually understanding what we are trying to teach them at this point in their lives.
It was very encouraging for me!
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