Sunday, April 17, 2016

"Thank you" two words I don't say enough

"Mom can I have this, Dad can I do that," I'm constantly asking my parents for things. Whether it be asking them to buy me something, take me somewhere, or asking them if I can do anything for that matter; there is always something I seem to need. However, no matter what it is they find a way to come through for me. 

There are numerous tasks that they do; whether it be big or quite minuscule, they always try their hardest to get it done. 

They take off work to come to my games, they haul me around to rodeos, pay my entree fees, and even risk the chance of getting home later from a rodeo just so I can see my boyfriend a little longer. If it's important to me, it's important to them. At times they make their life harder so mine can be easier. 

I have come to the realization that at moments I ask way to much of them. I've also realized that because they have continually given me all they can, I hit a point where I began to expect them to and not be as grateful as I should be. 

I'm ashamed that I've allowed myself to act that way. I have extraordinary parents. Most people would not do half the things for their children that my parents do for me. I am truly thankful for them and all they do. Not only am I lucky, but I'm blessed with these two wonderful people. 

I'm sorry mom and dad that I don't say this enough, but thank you for all that you! I love you guys!!

2 comments:

  1. Your parents seem like wonderful people. You shouldn't be ashamed that your parents are willing to do these things for you. It means they love you and they care. I saw the post they tagged you in on Facebook and it said "I don't know what where going to do with our lives when she graduates". That means that everything they do for you is out of love and they enjoy giving you things and making you happy, it is what parents are for. It's good that you're able to recognize how much they do for you because some kids never see that and just want more.

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  2. I know what you mean, Alexandra. It's extremely easy to get out of the habit of gratitude and take things for granted. I look back on different dinners or outings I've had with my family or friends, and I have to wonder. Did I even say thank you? Of course I was thankful, but I forget so often to make sure to say that. It's not very hard, but it goes a long way. Thanks for the reminder. I have some people in my life that are well overdue for some thank yous.

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