Conversation this morning:
Me: I’m contemplating having some of that chicken and vegetables we had last night.
Daughter: Do you believe her? She contemplates what she’s contemplating to do!
I love my kids. I love their takes on my personality and who I am. Listening to my kids talk about me is better than looking in a mirror. They are so honest – as children are – even adult children. Besides my husband, they are the ones I can depend on to keep me honest. They will never lie to me to make me feel good. It’s wonderful to have people in your life that you can always depend on to tell you the truth about yourself. They’ll tell if you are being a Rockstar or an asshole. They will be honest. They’ll have no hidden agenda or try to spare your feelings. Why do they do this? Because they love you and really want the best for you. This is unconditional love. And, in turn, I love them that way too. I will always tell them the truth. I will never spare their feelings.
Today my friend posted something on Facebook for Memorial Day. It said there’s only two words for this day:
“Thank you.”
Tonight, here in front of my backyard campfire, with my children, their friends, and my husband and I realize those two words make my time with these people possible. I have the freedom to have a lovely home and spend this holiday with those I love because there are others, who don’t even know me, that put their lives on the line everyday so I can experience this evening. My friend is SO right. There are ONLY two words for this day:
“THANK YOU!”
And so, as another day goes by, freedom to love and live as we please, with whomever we want to love and live with is precious, and…I have written.
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