I have been thinking about family a lot lately. I guess between starting my own and the holidays lurking it is inevitable. I have been thinking about the things I want to teach my children and niece's and nephews and someday their kids. That made me think about what I have learned from my family.
The Women (just to name a few)
Grandma Petty=kindness. She was kind to people that I would have struggled with
Grandma Ikenberry=honesty. She always speaks the truth in a way that's true to herself
Mom=hard work and perseverance. She has the best work ethic of anyone I have ever met. She always does everything 110%
Aunt Carrie=ambition. She has shown me that I could have anything I wanted if I put my mind to it
Manda=friendship. She always will be my first best friend. She knows more about my laughter and tears than anyone else
Andria=laughter. Although my time with her was short the fun and games we shared as children will be with me always. She was also the first loss I had ever had. I am still learning forgiveness
The Men (my father's)
Grandpa Petty= physics. he always told me when I stood between him and the TV that I made a better door than I did a window;) he was right
Papa Ray=aspiration. He has always been so supportive of me and made me feel like I could do anything
Uncle Dan=dependability. He was always there whether it be advice, life lesson or to dress up in a red suit and walk up a steep hill so that I could meet Santa Claus
Uncle Denny=honor. He taught me about fighting for something I believe in
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Oh boy! I love you so much it hurts. Always be true to yourself and keep on believeing in the truth of life. It sometimes hurts to be a woman in this world but it is always worth it to be a good mother and wife.
Love, Grandma Ike
I had to laugh at Grandpa Pettys physics lesson! That was said to everyone who stood in front of the TV. I also agree that Janet is the hardest worker I know. She will give of herself and dig holes in your yard until it is to dark to see what you are planting!
Grandpa Petty told me the same thing!
I just wasn't smart enough to know it was physics.
love ya!
We have such a great family! I agree with Grandma Petty I think that trait was passed to my mother also and I wish I had gotten a little more of it.
Great Words. Please add to your list:
Uncle Rick - When you don't like where you are, go back to school and get an education. Then buy one of those gay cars.
Cousin Jenn - Row, ride and love.
Aunt Carol - Keep singing and help the rest of the world love music as much as most of us do.
Aunt Barb - Stay one of the family and keep taking pictures of all of us.
I'm sure that there are kind words out there for the rest of the family.
MUD
I know, I could have gone on forever because I have learned a great bit from every single one of you! I miss you all so much and will do my best to take the pieces I have of all of you and instill them in my children.
Do you know something you aren't telling? Child or Children? Or, is this a future prediction. Either way, we love you and know that you and Keith are great parents. MUD
Only the one for now, but I do plan on having another in a couple of years.
I am still working on forgiveness also. Its harder than I ever imagined. I sometimes wonder if I will ever forgive. Is it ok not to forgive something like that?
I hope so because I don't think I can either. I think she would want me to so I have tried, but it took me a few years just to stop being angry at God. Lucky for us He is a little better at forgiveness than I am!
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