Do you ever have such a full heart that it almost aches? Well, that's how I am feeling today. My dad has been having health problems and it's all kinda come to a head. It's scary and it seems so
surreal. But I have become so much more aware of the little things. Like the way my dad calls just because he had a feeling he needed to check up on us. Or the way my mom sneaks away with Jadin to play the piano together. I am noticing how patient my dad is with everyone. He is so much like the kind of person I wish to be. And my mom has become my best friend over the years. My heart is so full of love and adoration for my mom and dad. It's so amazing to see them being grandparents to my own son now. I get to see them interact with him the way they probably interacted with me when I was little. My dad loves to take Jadin out to his garden. He tells him all about the different kinds of plants and fruits he's planting. Jadin listens intently and adores his grandpa. My mom snuggles Jadin and takes time to show how much she loves him. I always catch her singing and dancing with him around the room. I love to think of them doing that with me when I was a
baby. They have done such a great job with raising 7 kids. And even though I came last, and have probably been the most difficult, they continue to love and support me in whatever it is I have chosen to do. Even though our time together on this earth is limited, I know that we will be together for all time and eternity. I will get to see my mom and dad again and we will have so many more special times together. We have to never take your parents for granted. Life is so precious and fragile, soak up every moment they are still in our lives. I love you mom and dad!
surreal. But I have become so much more aware of the little things. Like the way my dad calls just because he had a feeling he needed to check up on us. Or the way my mom sneaks away with Jadin to play the piano together. I am noticing how patient my dad is with everyone. He is so much like the kind of person I wish to be. And my mom has become my best friend over the years. My heart is so full of love and adoration for my mom and dad. It's so amazing to see them being grandparents to my own son now. I get to see them interact with him the way they probably interacted with me when I was little. My dad loves to take Jadin out to his garden. He tells him all about the different kinds of plants and fruits he's planting. Jadin listens intently and adores his grandpa. My mom snuggles Jadin and takes time to show how much she loves him. I always catch her singing and dancing with him around the room. I love to think of them doing that with me when I was a 
baby. They have done such a great job with raising 7 kids. And even though I came last, and have probably been the most difficult, they continue to love and support me in whatever it is I have chosen to do. Even though our time together on this earth is limited, I know that we will be together for all time and eternity. I will get to see my mom and dad again and we will have so many more special times together. We have to never take your parents for granted. Life is so precious and fragile, soak up every moment they are still in our lives. I love you mom and dad!
5 comments:
I know exactly what you mean. I feel that same way. I'm hoping that my children or at least one of them will get the chance to interact with my parents. Crazy how its all about the little things and how much they count.
that is spot on heather! i'm really close with my parents so i know how u feel...thank heaven for the gospel and loving parents
I feel the same way about my parents. Your parents are amazing too. Give your mom and dad our love. my girls love your parents like they belong to them. lilia
You are very lucky to have great parents. I was blessed to know your family very well. Loosing my mom really made me evaluate my life and change it for the better.
Sorry to hear that your dad has not been feeling good lately. It's hard being the youngest in the family because we know we won't have as much time with them as the older siblings have. It is scary to think about losing a parent.
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