It's Friday...and it's absurdly amazing how I look forward to this day every week. Not so much for Friday in and of itself - but because it means that the weekend is here. I love weekends...even though most of the time they are extremely busy. But this weekend - this Father's Day weekend - seems to be surprisingly unplanned. And those are the best kind of weekends. I can sleep in - lay out in the sun if I want to - hang out with friends - and not feel the least bit guilty.
My Dad has been very supportive throughout this journey. (Of course, my Mom has, too, but since it is Father's Day...) He makes it a point to tell me everytime we talk how proud he is of me. I am looking forward to when he comes down next weekend, and I can cook a wonderful dinner for him - liver and onions - one of his favorites - and shower him with attention.
I have been blessed with two wonderful parents - and believe me, I know how blessed I am. I was in high school before I understood that my family was not the norm...I thought everyone had a close relationship with their parents like I did. I was shocked to learn that many of my highschool friends were abused in one way or another - or lived with only one parent - or were neglected. My parents became surrogate parents for many of my friends - and everyone was welcomed in our home. My parents are a big part of the reason I'm succeeding at this. So, thanks, Dad and Mom, for all your support!
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