52 Blessings: Parents
Dear Jane & Calvin,
Last week you reminded me of a funny detail, that I called you Jane and Calvin, rather than mom and dad, until I was almost three. You said it was because I mimicked you, and that's what you called each other.
I have missed you today. A similar feeling as when I used to head off to college; very lonely wondering who would take care of you... and who would take care of me. I have also felt especially grateful for you today. It seems a lot of the things you taught me when I was little have been resurfacing lately. A specific lesson on prayer, a reprimand for lying, a blessing given for comfort, they've all come to the forefront of my mind. I know they were at least partially understood at the time they were given, but the true meaning of what you were trying to teach seems to be much clearer now. Thank you for teaching me.
With all these thought mulling about today, I sat down to watch some of the new Mormon Messages. One of the first I saw was this one.
When Elder Hales said, "Parents, are you there?" I allowed the tears to quietly fall down. That's also the minute you called me dad... just to see how I was doing.
I know the following phrase seems cliche, but know this is the clearest and purest I can say it, "thank you for always being there."
Love, Cali
Last week you reminded me of a funny detail, that I called you Jane and Calvin, rather than mom and dad, until I was almost three. You said it was because I mimicked you, and that's what you called each other.
I have missed you today. A similar feeling as when I used to head off to college; very lonely wondering who would take care of you... and who would take care of me. I have also felt especially grateful for you today. It seems a lot of the things you taught me when I was little have been resurfacing lately. A specific lesson on prayer, a reprimand for lying, a blessing given for comfort, they've all come to the forefront of my mind. I know they were at least partially understood at the time they were given, but the true meaning of what you were trying to teach seems to be much clearer now. Thank you for teaching me.
With all these thought mulling about today, I sat down to watch some of the new Mormon Messages. One of the first I saw was this one.
When Elder Hales said, "Parents, are you there?" I allowed the tears to quietly fall down. That's also the minute you called me dad... just to see how I was doing.
I know the following phrase seems cliche, but know this is the clearest and purest I can say it, "thank you for always being there."
Love, Cali
Comments
We have missed you this afternoon. As we drove in the yard after church Dad said that very thing. "I miss Cali."
Thank you for taking such good care of us this week.
I love you. I appreciate you.
Mom
I love you.