I will forever be my parents little girl, but since getting married 14 years ago, our relationship has grown to one of equality.
Growing up, I was raised to respect my parents in all things and to do what I was told. This was not any different than any of my friends bringing up, so I complied. There were not any rebellions staged by me because I didn't like the system, it was what it was and I didn't think anything of it.
My parents were raising me based on Biblical scriptures and principals and were instilling those same values in me. They were never terribly unreasonable - well maybe in my 13 year old mind over the issue of dancing - but we got along beautifully - and STILL do.
Since being married, I haven't lived near my parents very long. In 2004 we moved back to Louisiana for 2 years and I loved being close. Every Saturday was spent with my mom - eating at Chick-Fil-A and venturing out for shopping. Most Sundays were spent gathered around the dinner table with the whole family.
I talk to my mom almost every day and my dad a few days a week, so it doesn't really feel like we live that far away. I see them about 3 times a year, wish it was more, but it's not.
I love them and know that all of the decisions that were made when I was growing up, were made with the future in mind. My experiences have made me who I am today and I will be forever thankful.
So, Mom and Dad, thanks for all that you did to ensure that I would grow into who I have become today.
Growing up, I was raised to respect my parents in all things and to do what I was told. This was not any different than any of my friends bringing up, so I complied. There were not any rebellions staged by me because I didn't like the system, it was what it was and I didn't think anything of it.
My parents were raising me based on Biblical scriptures and principals and were instilling those same values in me. They were never terribly unreasonable - well maybe in my 13 year old mind over the issue of dancing - but we got along beautifully - and STILL do.
Since being married, I haven't lived near my parents very long. In 2004 we moved back to Louisiana for 2 years and I loved being close. Every Saturday was spent with my mom - eating at Chick-Fil-A and venturing out for shopping. Most Sundays were spent gathered around the dinner table with the whole family.
I talk to my mom almost every day and my dad a few days a week, so it doesn't really feel like we live that far away. I see them about 3 times a year, wish it was more, but it's not.
I love them and know that all of the decisions that were made when I was growing up, were made with the future in mind. My experiences have made me who I am today and I will be forever thankful.
So, Mom and Dad, thanks for all that you did to ensure that I would grow into who I have become today.
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