Parents like mine

We all say it. My parents are the best parents and there are no parents like mine. So I decided it is my turn. It is my turn to say why my parents are so awesome and why I love my parents so much. 

1.  After all these years I still can look at them and say I hope I can be as happy as they are.

2.  They set a great example financially. 

3.  They taught me times are tough, but I can be tougher.

4.  They stand out in the freezing cold wind to help me get my house winterized.

5.  They have always made me feel like I'm special, I'm amazing, I'm smart....

6.  They have never made me feel like I was a burden to them.

7.  They are always there to give me great advice, advice that I can trust.

8.  My mom has helped me through so much, even when she doesn't know she is. My dad has always made me feel like I could do anything or be anybody.

9.  They gave me a great childhood.

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST IMPORTANT

10.  They made me who I am today and I owe them everything.

You might ask, what brought about this sudden need to take my turn? Well, my parents came over last night to my house. It wasn't for a visit, but instead to help me "winterize" my yard. I had called my mom and asked her how to turn the water off to my sprinklers. They tried to help me over the phone but it wasn't a success. So when that didn't work, they came over. They helped me get the water turned off and without me asking, they got the swamp cooler done too. As I stood there on our deck last night, as they were both on my roof in the frigid wind taking care of things, I realized how much I love them. I realized how grateful I am for them. I realized that my parents pretty much kick butt in the parent department. I realized that they have given me so much that I don't think I will every be able to repay them. So now you know, not only was it my turn, but my parents deserved the praise.

Until next time...