........... Anyways. I asked my Mom what my next blog should consist of. Her reply was simple: "What are you grateful for?"
That's a little ridiculous, I think.
There is so much to be grateful for; I don't even know where to start.
I think I will only choose one thing today, for the sole reason of being exhausted and not wanting to ramble on forever. So here it goes.
I HAVE THE MOST DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY.
We fight like cats and dogs; Most of the time for no reason other than being cats and dogs. Here is the lineup:
Mom: Pitbull
Dad: Jack Russell Terrier
Grace: That annoying little prissy cat
Nola: Ankle Biter
Me: Rottweiler
I think the above is quite accurate, based on the demeanor and overall behavior of each family member. But, that's just for fun.
My parents have done SO much for me, and I thank God every day that I have them for parents, no matter the ups or downs we have. They teach me life lessons every day.
We fight like it is World War III. We slam doors, stomp around, scream until we need to catch our breath, pack our bags, and drive away angry. We say things that we cannot unsay and do things that cannot be undone. We don't need swords to fight; our tongues cut each other deep enough. But, at the end of the day (or week), we all put our grown up pants on and deal with it. Through the rough times, my parents have taught me how to argue, fight, yell louder than you can, stomp around, break things and pay to fix them, and be angry. However, they have also taught me to love, forgive, hold my tears in and my head up, stand my ground, laugh it off, and brush my shoulders off at the end of it all. They have taught me that life is too short to stomp around angry. They've given me wisdom through their words and actions that I could not have gained anywhere else. Through the life they have given me, my parents have instilled depth in me; something I otherwise would lack if not for what they have shown me. I am grateful, I love my parents, I learn something new every single day, and my Mom and Dad greatly contribute to it; to me.
And yes, my friends, life lessons and arguments that can be heard around the block are things to be grateful for. It means it's real.
Signing off for now,
Simply Sam.
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