Family: (noun) A basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered as a group; whether dwelling together or not.
Today I am thankful for my family. Specifically, my mom, my dad (rest in peace), my 2 sisters, my husband and my 2 kids. Sure you could throw in the in-laws, cousins, aunts and uncles and grandparents. But today I am thankful for what I consider my "immediate" family. Without my family, I wouldn't be the person I am today. I have been blessed with a wonderful childhood, a loving husband and children of my own.
My parents are my foundation. They raised me in a strict atmosphere, but made exceptions when I deserved it. Being as strict as they were gave me the self control I would need growing up and the confidence to get though the tough times. My dad taught me about working hard and my mom taught me about faith. Together, they taught me to be an optimistic person.
My own sisters are my anchors. I love that even though we all live far away from each other, we still manage to keep up with the daily ins and outs. It's amazing what social media, text messages and email can do!
My husband, who I have known since high school is my daily reminder of thanks. We are a team and best friends. He loves me completely and that's all I can ask for...
My kids... What to say about my kids! I am so thankful for them because without them I don't know where I would be. They are my reason for waking up in the morning and my excuse to watch cartoons. They remind me to forgive and to be patient. I want to raise my children to be good and honest people and in order for that to happen, I have to be a good and honest person too.
Where would we be without our families? There will always be tough times, but somehow we get through them with the help from our family.
"Family is just accident... They don't mean to get on your nerves. They don't even mean to be family, they just are."
-Marsha Norman-
Today I am thankful for my family. Specifically, my mom, my dad (rest in peace), my 2 sisters, my husband and my 2 kids. Sure you could throw in the in-laws, cousins, aunts and uncles and grandparents. But today I am thankful for what I consider my "immediate" family. Without my family, I wouldn't be the person I am today. I have been blessed with a wonderful childhood, a loving husband and children of my own.
My parents are my foundation. They raised me in a strict atmosphere, but made exceptions when I deserved it. Being as strict as they were gave me the self control I would need growing up and the confidence to get though the tough times. My dad taught me about working hard and my mom taught me about faith. Together, they taught me to be an optimistic person.
My own sisters are my anchors. I love that even though we all live far away from each other, we still manage to keep up with the daily ins and outs. It's amazing what social media, text messages and email can do!
My husband, who I have known since high school is my daily reminder of thanks. We are a team and best friends. He loves me completely and that's all I can ask for...
My kids... What to say about my kids! I am so thankful for them because without them I don't know where I would be. They are my reason for waking up in the morning and my excuse to watch cartoons. They remind me to forgive and to be patient. I want to raise my children to be good and honest people and in order for that to happen, I have to be a good and honest person too.
Where would we be without our families? There will always be tough times, but somehow we get through them with the help from our family.
"Family is just accident... They don't mean to get on your nerves. They don't even mean to be family, they just are."
-Marsha Norman-
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