one of the nice things about getting older is that you become much more appreciative of your parents. When you're older, you're mature enough not to 'see your parents as the enemy' any more and to appreciate them in a new light. When I landed in Bali that glorious day (almost a month ago - but it feels like years) and saw my parents waiting at the arrival gate, I made a decision then and there to just love them as they are. I think I'm finally starting to learn that acceptance is the key to families working. I can't change my Mom and Dad and as much as I'm sure I disappoint and worry them with my anxiety and depression - they cant change me, either...so I deliberately chose to just accept and be grateful for who they are. I took in Dad's shiny, bald head - covered in beads of sweat from the Bali humidity, bless him. I took in his bright blue eyes, red cheeks and daggy lop-sided grin. He was in his usual 'overly bright clothing' which consi...
Father God, Thank you. Thank you for every blessing in my life. Please help me to see the small blessings and to always hope for the big ones. My life is in your hands. Amen xx