Who in your life do you most look up to?
BlazinEmerald
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I like all this getting to know each other stuff ....... plus... I'm just plain nosey :laugh:
The people I most look up to in my life are my parents. I know it sounds cliche' but it's so true. I hope when my kids are older they have a fraction of the respect I feel for my parents.
When I was 4 yrs old my parents became foster parents. Over the past 24 years they have fostered over 100 children , and can tell you all their names. They have adopted 7 , a sibling group of 4 and just recently another sibling group of 3. They give everything they've got... and then they give some more. I remember once meeting a family at church. We didn't have much but they had less. We had an old car in need of a few repairs but it ran. My dad fixed the car so it ran like new and mom and dad then sold it to this family for 1 dollar :bigsmile: The best part is, this isnt a rare occassion thing. They live everyday at their best doing what they can to have a better life, community and world around them. Gosh I love them , and miss them everyday. Living in another country totally sucks some days, and Im having a mushy I miss my mommy moment
The people I most look up to in my life are my parents. I know it sounds cliche' but it's so true. I hope when my kids are older they have a fraction of the respect I feel for my parents.
When I was 4 yrs old my parents became foster parents. Over the past 24 years they have fostered over 100 children , and can tell you all their names. They have adopted 7 , a sibling group of 4 and just recently another sibling group of 3. They give everything they've got... and then they give some more. I remember once meeting a family at church. We didn't have much but they had less. We had an old car in need of a few repairs but it ran. My dad fixed the car so it ran like new and mom and dad then sold it to this family for 1 dollar :bigsmile: The best part is, this isnt a rare occassion thing. They live everyday at their best doing what they can to have a better life, community and world around them. Gosh I love them , and miss them everyday. Living in another country totally sucks some days, and Im having a mushy I miss my mommy moment
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I like all this getting to know each other stuff ....... plus... I'm just plain nosey :laugh:
The people I most look up to in my life are my parents. I know it sounds cliche' but it's so true. I hope when my kids are older they have a fraction of the respect I feel for my parents.
When I was 4 yrs old my parents became foster parents. Over the past 24 years they have fostered over 100 children , and can tell you all their names. They have adopted 7 , a sibling group of 4 and just recently another sibling group of 3. They give everything they've got... and then they give some more. I remember once meeting a family at church. We didn't have much but they had less. We had an old car in need of a few repairs but it ran. My dad fixed the car so it ran like new and mom and dad then sold it to this family for 1 dollar :bigsmile: The best part is, this isnt a rare occassion thing. They live everyday at their best doing what they can to have a better life, community and world around them. Gosh I love them , and miss them everyday. Living in another country totally sucks some days, and Im having a mushy I miss my mommy moment 0 -
My dad.
He's been strong for me my entire life-- I grew up with an verbally and physically abusive mother that tried to stab him in front of my when I was 9 -- He never backed down, and never stopped protecting me.. even when it was too late to preserve my innocence. He fought for my life when I was too tired to do it myself, and he is the ONLY reason that I'm still breathing. He held me when I was dying, cried with me and prayed with me, and didn't stop until I was out of the woods.
I love you, Dad. Manda 0 -
My dad.
He's been strong for me my entire life-- I grew up with an verbally and physically abusive mother that tried to stab him in front of my when I was 9 -- He never backed down, and never stopped protecting me.. even when it was too late to preserve my innocence. He fought for my life when I was too tired to do it myself, and he is the ONLY reason that I'm still breathing. He held me when I was dying, cried with me and prayed with me, and didn't stop until I was out of the woods.
I love you, Dad. Manda
oh geez, I love your daddy too. We are truly blessed. 0 -
Your parents sound amazing!!! I'm the same, I look up to my parents as well. I love them so much for everything they did for us, and everything they still do! Even still, even though my siblings and I are grown, they still take care of us. I mean, we all work and pay our own bills but they are always there to keep an eye out for us and lend a helping hand. In other words, they still put us first, even though we don't ask that of them. They are the perfect example of what a parent should be. Their job will never be done. My mom is one of my best friends, and I hold my dad on the biggest pedestal!! My Grandma and Grandpa Brooks also played a huge role in my life growing up, they were wise, and inspiring. I have so many memories of them, and still miss them so much everyday. They both have passed now, both from lung cancer, I wish so badly that my own children could have met them! They were amazing!0
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I think it would have to be my parents! My mother passed from ovarian cancer when I was 3 years old, and my dad really took care of me and my older sisters. He ended up re-marrying again, and my "bonus" mom is AMAZING! She has loved us like her own, although she never had children. I gave both of them ":devil: " growing up, but as an adult with two children of my own now, I can appreciate all they did for me and my sisters. They are truly amazing! Today happens to be their 30th wedding anniversary, and I couldn't be happier for the both of them!!:happy:
I my parents!! 0 -
:sad: Gosh, I love your daddy, too! GO, DAD!!!My dad.
He's been strong for me my entire life-- I grew up with an verbally and physically abusive mother that tried to stab him in front of my when I was 9 -- He never backed down, and never stopped protecting me.. even when it was too late to preserve my innocence. He fought for my life when I was too tired to do it myself, and he is the ONLY reason that I'm still breathing. He held me when I was dying, cried with me and prayed with me, and didn't stop until I was out of the woods.
I love you, Dad. Manda0 -
I am my own hero
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The person in my life that I have most looked up to is no longer with us. My highschool friend Jef was truly an amazing person. He was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy at an early age and by the time I met him he was wheelchair bound and losing use of his arms. As long as I knew him he never complained about his situation and never once did I hear him ask "why him". He had an amazing gift for poetry that could move even the hardest person. His unselfishness was something that always floored me. Here was someone that could easily given in to self pity with his situation but he never did. He was the one to cheer someone up if they were down and do anything in his power to make it a better day. His bravery about death was astounding. He lived beyond what the doctors expected and he never stopped reaching for his goals in that time. At his memorial there wasn't enough seating for all of the people there. People were gathered outside and there was not a dry eye in the place. He had touched so many lives in such a profound way. I will never forget him and the many lessons he taught me. I love you Jef and miss you everyday.0
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I love reading your stories! How cool.
God brought a unique pastor into my life in the 80's, "Doc" Maloney. He was highly educated but had fire in his bones. His two main qualities were that he loved God passionately & obviously loved people, too. God used him to change the direction of my life. Though he died four years ago, I still think about his example & words several times a week. I phone his dear widow a few times a year to maintain those family ties.0 -
My mother My father was a raging alcoholic and was really emotionally abusive to her. He died when I was 11 due to the alcoholism. My older brother and I were AWFUL after he died. We did drugs, drank, ran away, had sex (not together)..u name it! My mother also has panic attacks and can't drive more than a few miles by herself and we lived in the sticks, so needless to say she went through absolute hell. Through it all she was a great mother and still is my best friend. If I only have half of the patience and kindness that she has I'll be lucky 0
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Nice to see such a great post today, Blazin.:happy:
I'd have to say my mama. Always taught me the value of hard work, and showed me how to overcome adversity. She's one in a million who gave everything to us kids, yet had nothing herself.
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My daughter. It sounds strange because she's only 5 months old, but before I had her I was in a dark place. Having her changed my entire life and my outlook on everything. Shes taught me so much about what true love means without ever saying a word. Shes all the sunshine in my world and she taught me that there is more to life than I ever knew.
I love my little Brooklynn, I will always be grateful to her for the purpose and love that she has given me, and gives me everyday- 0 -
My daughter. It sounds strange because she's only 5 months old, but before I had her I was in a dark place. Having her changed my entire life and my outlook on everything. Shes taught me so much about what true love means without ever saying a word. Shes all the sunshine in my world and she taught me that there is more to life than I ever knew.
I love my little Brooklynn, I will always be grateful to her for the purpose and love that she has given me, and gives me everyday-
They absolutely DO change everything don't they. Just can't imagine not having my son , he makes me laugh and smile everyday.
p.s Brooklynn was the name my sis had picked out if she had a girl She had a boy in April and they named him Peyton 0 -
REALLY! Kriskabob said she liked my daughters name too, I dont know where I got it, but I love it!0
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My parents. They are no longer here with me but what a wonderful childhood I had. I am who I am because of their love for my sibs and me. Then there I my lil sis. She is a single mother, works full time, is going to school to make a better life for her children, and still has the time to show the same love to her children. I love them all. 0
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LOl, I was gonna name my baby Brooklyn if he was a girl, or Paisley!! But nope....another boy!!!My daughter. It sounds strange because she's only 5 months old, but before I had her I was in a dark place. Having her changed my entire life and my outlook on everything. Shes taught me so much about what true love means without ever saying a word. Shes all the sunshine in my world and she taught me that there is more to life than I ever knew.
I love my little Brooklynn, I will always be grateful to her for the purpose and love that she has given me, and gives me everyday-0 -
My sister,
She's just 26 years old, has a 7 year old son with MANY neurological problems including autism and a rare form of epilepsy that is virtually untreatable. She also has a 2 year old daughter to care for and she does it all beautifully. I hope I am someday as awesome a mother as she is. :flowerforyou:0
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