I was on my Myspace checking out an old blog I wrote right after my Papaw passed away. While reading it I realized how much I miss him. It reminds me just how important family is to me. They are the ones who helped me shape me into the person who I am. My family is also what keeps me going when I'm unmotivated or going through a rough time. When I don't want to continue with my homework, like right now, I always think of Papaw, Memaw, my cousins-Bill, Mike and Rob, and of course my parents, and Logan, but especially Papaw and Memaw, and know that they're watching me. I don't want to disappoint them, so I know that I must keep truckin on. We, they're grandchildren, were their pride and joy and the last thing in the world I want to do is to disappoint my family.
At the end of the day, no matter how bad my day was, or who I'm unhappy with, I always know that I have my family there for me. Of course I have friends too, don't get me wrong. But it is my family who has been there from the start, and for me that start was rough. Three months in the hospital and a hard first few years couldn't have been possible without the support and love of my family, especially my parents. As I write this Mom and Dad are in London, as Dad had to go for work. Mom, obviously didn't have to go. But who wouldn't turn down a trip to London! They also deserve a trip across the world together. They never did go on vacations just the 2 of them when raising our family. And now that Kell and I are out of the house, it is definetly their time to enjoy life for all its worth! They deserve it, 24 years of raising a family is hard work, especially between Kell and I (for different reasons :)).
While my family is small, 5 cousins in all, no step-siblings, I wouldn't ask for it any other way. It is all I've known and it's great. I feel close to my parents, sister, nephew, niece, all my cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles. I don't think everyone can say that about their family. Now after writing this, I realize that I fall short of keeping in touch with all of my family. So starting now, i am going to try to keep in touch better. Even if it's a short email or call, it's worth it. Because all in all, no one knows when it will be our last day!
Yea, that's all. I'm just thankful for a wonderful family who I know i can always call on! I love you!
About Me
- Kerrie
- I'm a junior at WSU studying health and fitness education and minoring in Psychology. My plan is to go to grad school after undergrad, hopefully in Tennessee at UT, U of Idaho, or Colorado State.
2 comments:
Such words of wisdom! :) I know for one I can relate with all of what you wrote there, no question about that. Expect a chat some time very soon when I find you on-line and have more than a minute to spend having a quality conversation. Hugs Kerrie! -TS
Family is an amazing thing. It too is what keeps me trucking down the road sometimes. But what an amazing and wonderful thing to be our drive and our destination. I love you and it makes me smile when I read words like these that show me what an amazing woman you are and are becoming.
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