I know I've said it before, but I think I need to say it again.
I'm the luckiest girl in the world. God saw something so special in me that He decided to give me to two of the most kind, loving, funny and smart people in the world. I'm not sure what I did, or what I'll ever do, to deserve to be their daughter, but I'm sure glad I did it.
My parents have loved me and supported me through everything I've ever done. From pigtails to pig shows, they were always there for me. My own personal cheering section. They had hugs and smiles for a job done well, and they shared tears and disappointment when things didn't end up the way I'd hoped they would.
They've always trusted my judgement, and they've molded me into the strong woman I am today. But they've also always made sure I knew that if I needed a soft place to fall, their arms were always open to me.
I've never felt like I couldn't talk to them about something, though many times I do keep things to myself. It's not because I don't trust them, it's simply part of my personality. Really, it's a testament to them and how they've raised me to be so independent.
But there are times when I don't know what to do. When I'm faced with a situation so confusing and scary and unknown that all I want is my mommy. And she's always there. Day or night. She's just a phone call away and she's there for me when I just want to talk. She gives me her special pep-talk and helps me laugh the tears away.
And then she hands the phone to Daddy.
And Daddy always makes me laugh. He always has a calm, level-headed perspective and he always tells me that I'm his little girl and that he'll always love me.
And really, what else could a girl ever need?
5 comments:
Well, once again you have made your mother proud and yet made her cry all at the same time. You have been doing that since Oct. 2, 1982. Your dad and I have always known how we are the lucky ones...having such a wonderful daughter. When you were a little baby lying in your crib...I would lay in bed and cry and ask your dad if he thought that you knew how much we loved you. When you went off to college I asked him that same question. And today I hope that you do know how much we love you and have always loved you! I love you more than all of the wheatiebies in all the wheatie bins in all the world. You ARE my favorite daughter!!!
Mom :o)
aw! I miss you guys and love you so much!
Kristi
And today, the Peil girls have made us all cry. Then we called our own mothers - who later handed the phone over to daddy.
~Lynette
can I borrow them for just a minute?
Oh wow -- you just said everything that I have thought about my own parents before. And your mom pretty much covered how I feel as a new mom...the laying awake wondering if he has any idea how much I love him hit really close to home!!!
- Kristi
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