30 things: Day 3

 

Day Three: Describe your relationship with your parents

 

Wow, this is quite the loaded question.  My relationship with each of my parents has evolved quite drastically throughout the years.  When I was younger, I loved my parents deeply but I really didn't see how they could relate to me and the things that I went through. They were just there.  I knew that they cared about me but they were my parents.  They were old for heaven's sake!

Then, when I was about 14, my outlook started to change.  Because of some personal challenges that I started to face I was able to truly see the sacrifice, the love, and the concern that my parents felt for me.  I was able to see everything that they did.  My dad faithfully drove me to doctor's appointments down in Salt Lake often, they helped me with the less than pleasant aspects of my condition, and they allowed me to talk, rant, cry, and rail about my circumstances.  Then, they would offer oounsel and wisdom that invariably helped me pull through to another day.  They became my confidantes, my best friends, and my cheerleaders. 

Now, my relationship with each of my parents is different.  When I was younger, most of the time I would go to my mom to talk.  We connected well and honestly, I saw her more than I did my dad.  I still talk to her often and I love getting advice from her.  

My realationship with my dad was more that of a buddy to do things with when I was younger.  I loved going on daddy daughter dates and playing games with him.  As I have gotten older and matured more though, he has become the person that I most want to talk to when I am struggling with something.  He is always willing to listen, but then he gives such good advice.  I have been so blessed to have a father who holds the priesthood and who can bless my life and my family's life with it.  I think that is why I love talking to him so much.  He is the steward of our family and has been blessed to receive inspiration for each of us.  

All in all, I feel that my relationship with my parents is excellent.  I love them more than words can express I am realizing as I get older how lost I would be without them.