Family

I was thinking the other day about the importance of family. I know imagine that me thinking, I am not that deep of a thinker though don't go that far. Really though, the older I get the more I both respect and rely on my family. I know growing up that I gave my parents a hard time, I believe that was called puberty, but I would like to think that I have grown out of that bratty stage by now, my brothers may beg to differ, but back then I was just looking out for number 1 as they say. Now, I put myself about last and try to put everyone else first. I have my mom to thank for that one. I noticed a big difference when my older brother went off to college and the strong bond that we had formed at that time and then when I went a couple of years later, my little brother and I became a lot closer. I also relied a lot more on my parents and family for love and support. I can't tell you how many times I called my mom just to talk because I was at a school where I knew no one and honestly was a little home sick, but you know what, she was always there for me and has been every since, and whether I realized it or not she was there all along, it just took me that long to realize that. My dad is always there too, he is just the more protector type and mom is more of the advice giver. Even now I talk to my parents about once a day, my Grampa and Aunt about once a week, and my brothers typically at least once a week. I value the relationship that I have with them all, I am lucky to have a family that is so supportive of me. When I was sitting that bench at Urbana, mom,dad,grampa,vic, and my brothers and sis-in-law would be there if they could to watch me get the shaft. I mean that is something really small, but to me that made a huge difference. Anyways, the point of this whole post is to never forget where you came from and remember that even when you think no one else is there, your family will be there no matter what. It's the little things that make the biggest difference in our lives. Jason is learning that I am extremely close with my family and that I enjoy spending time with them, luckily he gets along with everyone so that makes things a whole lot easier. And now that Jason and I are together I have another set of support, his parents and family. I am lucky also that they like me, that could have been ugly if they didn't, but what's not to like, just kidding. His mom is constantly showering me with gifts, he has no sisters so she "finally" gets to buy for a girl! ha-ha. More importantly, they are there for Jason and I when we need advice and support and you can't put enough appreciation on that. Family is there no matter what! Hope you have a great day! :)