August is my birthday month. I've decided to write once per day about someone or something that has had a profound influence on the person I am today. Today, day #1, is about my parents.
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Mom and Dad adopted me when I was a newborn. Growing up Carolyn was pretty good - we had some money, took nice vacations, hung with the politicians (and probably got to do some out of the ordinary things because of that) and basically had it good. Mom was very cautious, Dad more of a risk taker. Mom was a teetotalling disciplinarian, Dad was a social guy who liked to have a good time. Interesting dynamic that continues today.
What traits did Mom and Dad possess that I now claim? Well....I don't think I'm much like my mom. I love her and am grateful for the leash she tried so hard to keep me on....but we're serious opposites. She's a worrier, a glass-half-empty kind of person. Perhaps those traits are so prevalent, and were so prevalent in my upbringing, that I've gone in the opposite direction. I don't tend to stress about much and always try to look on the bright side. My dad is practical, hard-working and has always prided himself on being honest. While these weren't always traits I embraced I'd like to think that I've come full circle to them.
Mom and Dad moved to Olive Branch almost 5 years ago to be closer to me, Dennis and the girls. My girls are their only grandchildren. It's nice having them close by....and probably best since they're not real young anymore.
Probably the coolest thing about Mom and Dad is that they'll celebrate 60 years of marriage this year. 60 years!! What an example! I know that they've had their ups and downs, but they've pushed through. Congratulations guys.
That's all for this tribute. I love my parents - they've poured so much into my life and I'm glad that we're still a big part of each other's lives.
About Me
- Carolyn
- Olive Branch, MS, United States
- I'm a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister and a friend. I work, I play, I laugh, I smile and I cry. I love to read, to ponder and to write. These are the thoughts I feel inspired to share...by no means all of them, just some of them.
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Hit it right on the head! Much love to Bernie & Dot (do they know I call them that?), and CONGRATS on 60 years - I had no idea! :) Sure glad they picked you from the many who needed adopting, 'cuz you've been an awesome part of my life, for sure!
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