I rather like the fact that sometimes we forget all of the drama, insecurities, and heartache and we can toss around a beach ball in the house and find it fun. We may have broken a whole light row, scared the neighbors with the screaming and laughing, dealt with a rolled ankle, and stepped on the dog a few times, but no matter what, for those short thirty minutes nothing else in the world mattered. We loved each other unconditionally and no judgement was happening. People really do come in and out of our lives. Some only stay for a few short days, some stay for weeks and months. Some years, but in the end most of them if not yourself, will find a reason to move on. I have the privilege of having at least 6 people in my life forever. These people, in the end are all that matter. It is hard for me to grasp that someone can love me so much, but so heart warming to know that they will always love me, no matter what.
My mother is the greatest example I have in my whole entire life. No matter what she will love me for me and not judge me one single bit. She has set such a great example to me and all of my other siblings. If I ever need anything, I just call her and she will be there in a second. We have had our ups and downs but overall, the older I get, the more I realize she has sacrificed her life so I can have mine. My mom will stand up for what she believes in, anytime of the day. She will dance down the grocery store isle with me, and sing opera loudly out of the rolled down windows in the car. My mother is a beautiful human being, inside and out.
My dad is one of the hardest workers I know. When it comes down to it, whatever he is doing.. he will do it good. The first time. My dad is talented in several ways. He can decorate anything like no ones business. He WILL help me pick out my wedding dress, and of course glam up my future wedding. My dad is more on the quiet side but the older I have gotten the more I have realized how strong of a testimony my dad really has and that he had a sincere love for his Father in Heaven. My father is a worthy guy, who is capable of giving me a blessing at any time of need. He has slaved away for my family and there is no possible way I can repay him.
Jairus, my brother who is currently 17 is the rock star of the world. He is one of the smartest kids I know. He speaks a few languages, flies through all of his AP classes, and doesn't even blink an eye when I call him for help with my college homework. My brother is also a gentleman who would never in a million years consider laying a hand on a woman. He will open doors for strangers, make a sad person laugh, and help the old lady with her groceries. Jairus is one of the cutest boys I know with kids. He will genuinely listen to their 15 minute long stories, read them the same book over and over again, and even let them play with his hair. All the cousins love cousin Jairus becuase he is so tender and gentle with the kids. I hope to marry someone who is like this someday!
Emily, where do I even begin? Emily is 16. Her and I have our history of not getting along. But after nights like tonight when we just sit and talk, and really get along.. it makes me realize how great of a person she is. No matter what, Emily will choose the right. What a great example that is to me! She will leave her friends if they are talking about doing something bad. She won't play a sport she loves becuase all of the girls are trashy and she doesn't want to be surrounded by them. She just has a love for our Heavenly Father that I can really see now. So young, but so much maturity in the things she says and does. She is very emotional, which I like to look at in a good way. Much like me. She loves children, will do anything for the people she loves, and likes to have a good time.
Alayna, 15 is something else. In many ways we are the most alike. We find ourselves saying the same things at the same time. Doing the same things the same way, and even looking alike. Alayna is a dedicated girl with so much talent. She will go far. If she wants something, she WILL get it. Nothing can stop that girl. I would like to challenge anyone who thinks they can win an argument against her. Alayna deep down loves her family. I just know it. Right now it is a little harder to see but she reminds me a lot of myself and I know she will come around.
Jessica is 10 and is such a sweetheart. This girl has idolized me her whole life and I am not sure why I am just seeing it now. I completely lost my chance at leaving a good impression. This girl is a girl of my own heart. She will sing and dance with me, anytime...anywhere. She has got style and a sassy personality. I can't wait until she matures into a young woman because I know she will be strong in what she believes in and she will be an example to all of those around her.
My family is just great. Of course we have our good and bad times... often it just feelings like bad times. But when we have nights like tonight, with laughter and love it just reminds me, families are forever. I am sealed to these special spirits and no matter what, they will be here me.
I am so eternally grateful for the family I was blessed with and I can only hope that I can raise my kids the way my mom has taught us. I look up to every single person in my family and they each have changed me for the good. I love them all. I hope that I can live up to their expectations. I hope that they have the best lives. They deserve it. I hope that they can choose to come unto Christ when the times are tough and that they can follow the great example that my mom and dad has left.
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