My Parents - 31 days of Joyful Blessings

Day 2 -

My Mom and Dad.
They are a huge part of becoming the woman, sister, mother, wife, that I am today.

I dont know where I would be with out them! I feel so blessed that God choose this particular set of parents for me. I am their only child together. But I was meant to be here. I was meant to be theirs.

And even though I was raised in a single mother home, I still learned important things from each side of my family. And for that I will always be eternally grateful.
I can only hope that I can instill all the love and affection into my children that was given to me.

I hear stories from friends about how they hate their parents, or never even knew them. I cant even begin to imagine my life with out my mom or my dad.

My mom is seriously my best friend! We may not always agree, but when it all comes down to it, I would not trust anyone else with my secrets or problems. She is my rock! She always seems to have the answer. She always seems to know what to do or what to say. She is strong and independent and so very amazing. She works her butt off for us kids! And now her home is almost an empty nest. Which I know she is secretly dreading. Because she is that awesome of a mom.  She treats my kids as if her own, but with out over stepping those "Grammie" boundaries, and I appreciate that!! I love you Mommy!!

My dad is a huge part of my life, even if I dont talk to him often. He is half of who I am. And I love him. He has some faults but there will never be a day that I dont love and appreciate him.  I know that he knows I love him so much and will be there for him if he should ever need me. Hopefully one day soon, he can meet his youngest grandson and re-meet his other grandkids as well....

And I can write this post without writing about my step parents...

My step mother who was always a driving force of my laughter when I visited my dad. She was wild and crazy and could sing the heck out of a Patsy Cline song! She was a crazy driver, but always had my best interests in mind. Even if it made me sit at a table to eat my green beans - that I used to hate. Or ot buy me that cool flashy toy cuz I pitched a fit.  She was always there for me, and on my side and I appreciate that!

My step dad. I cant believe he stuck around! LOL!!  When he started dating my mom he had to deal with my teenage angst. Poor guy! But he has become such a father figure to me. If I ever needed anything he was there. He is such a kind hearted man! And my kids take to him like glue! I know that if I ever needed ANYTHING, he would find a way to make it happen.  He is by no means a perfect man, but he is a perfect dad! And I mean that! So thank you for all the times you had to put up with my antics. Thank you for caring enough about me to make me think of you as a father. There arent enough words of appreciation for you!