Im often asked, Why are your kids so good, helpful, and well-mannered? I finally know the answer. Because I deserve it. I have always put their needs and the needs of my significant other, before my own. Ive paid for doctor and dentist visits while neglecting my own health when it was an either/or choice. Ive bought them new vehicles while I rode in junk. Ive fixed their rides while mine fell apart. Ive bought baseball, football, and dance equipment instead of things for myself. Ive paid for them to go to fun places and do fun things, while Ive stayed behind and worked so that they could do those things. Ive supported other mens children and paid bills that had nothing else to do with me except for the fact that I alone am responsible for those beneath my roof and in my care. I have repaired homes for free or way cheaper for those that cant fix their own or have no money, while my paying jobs and bills have fallen behind. Ive missed work to go on field trips or to take care of them when they were sick, and to hold their hands at funerals or be places for them just for emotional support. For my Grandmothers last years, I cooked several meals a day for her, from fresh ingredients, because she didnt like pre-cooked, microwaveable food, I helped her bathe herself, dress, and even dressed her seeping wounds and then had to watch helpless at how selflessly she took her own life by starving herself to death just because she didnt want to be such a burden to me anymore. Thats love. I will ALWAYS do for others and put their needs before my own, and do for them when I cant even do for myself, regardless of all the advice I receive to the contrary. I will always do my best to provide for those in my care. I refuse to let the selfish behavior and poor decisions of anyone else change who I am. I see the fruits of my endeavors every day and realize that my children have learned from my example and are a mirror of who I am. Both my sons and my daughter have always hugged me tight, kissed me and told me that they love me no matter where we are or whos around. Theyve never told me, I hate you. or shown me any sign of disrespect whatsoever. So, yes. My kids are good. Because I deserve it.
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 15:02:48 +0000
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