Africa's Blog

Two moms & Two daughters - sharing life, travels and more!

Day 24 – A letter to your parents

By

WOW……..I have sure being putting this post off!!  NOT because I don’t want to write it but because I don’t feel I can do my parents the justice they deserve in a letter.  What they have done for me throughout my 31 years on this earth is truly above and beyond what is in a parent “job description.”

They have always supported me and my three brothers in all we did, and they still do.  They were the parents who were at every game, match, race, etc. that we had.  They were the cool parents so our friends always wanted to come over to our house.  They put us first 200% of the time.  They were strict, but they were reasonable.  I admit I got away with a lot, I was the baby and the only girl………hehe!!  🙂

I can continue to go on and on with all they’ve done for us and all I know they’d still do for us, at the drop of a hat.  But I think you get the point, they really are two of the best parents a child could EVER ask for!!!
I owe them so much, so much I know I could never repay!!  I just hope, and I pray, that when I am fortunate enough to bring a child into this world that I too can provide my child with everything that they have provided for me.  So many people say that they want to be able to give their child more than what they had growing up, for me this would truly be an almost impossible feat.  I refer not only to financial means and possessions, I refer to the amount of love we were provided with, the constant support, the shoulder that was always there to cry on when we were SURE our world had fallen apart. I refer to these things, the things money cannot buy!! No matter how hard times were, knowing that you always had a rock solid family to fall back on sure helps you keep your sanity!!

Then there is the part of my life where I ‘came out’, where I had to tell my parents that I was a lesbian, almost the hardest thing I have had to do in life.  My parents were there for me, sure there was shock, confusion, the questioning, etc.  all of the normal reactions I think most any parent would have when a child comes out.  However, none of that lasted for very long, they came around to the fact that this is WHO I AM, and this is, HOW I WAS BORN!!  They still love me completely unconditionally, they support me in my lifestyle and they work as hard as they can to truly understand ME, my lifestyle, and my life in general.  I could ask for NOTHING more!!  How could I?
They support mine and Jeanna’s plans to grow our ‘family’ by bringing a child into the world and I know they will love our children just as much as they love their 9 other grand-kids!!!

I honest to God, 2000% mean it when I say, I LOVE YOU MOM AND DAD!!!! THANK YOU BOTH FOR EVERYTHING YOU’VE DONE FOR ME AND FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR ME!!!!  Thank you for all you have given me and all the opportunities you have provided me with.  I just hope that I make you proud to say hey, “Debbie Mc Loughlin is OUR daughter!!!”


Lots of love and kisses
YOUR DAUGHTER, DEBBIE!!

My parents and I
Me and my Mom (something was FUNNY!)
Me and my Dad
The best parents in the world!!!

Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    That was awesome to read! I didn’t know you are thinking of starting a family as well! We are too…

  2. Bino says

    Thank you so much my darling girl, we have always been proud to call you our daughter same with your three brothers you are all four my babies and always will be. It gladdens the heart to know that all your effort for your children is appreciated. Love you and miss you so much, cannot wait for February darling.

  3. Brae says

    So glad you have supportive parents! I dont’ think I could do my parents justice in writing them a letter either. But I think you put your feelings into good words, and it works wonderfully!

    I’m here from MBS, and I’m now following you on GFC. I’m also off to go leave you an alexa review. I’d love a follow and review back!

    Thanks
    Brae

  6. mr. Freddy's Mom says

    You are a sweet daughter!

    Thank you very much for your comment on my blog.
    I’m now following you via twitter and ”like” you on Facebook already.
    I would to follow you on GFC too, but I don’t see any button here.

    Btw, I’m new on Alexa Blog Hop, I don’t understand how does it work, because you told me
    you did a review for me there. I hope you could help me. Thanks!

  7. synz says

    Hi!

    Thanks for the visit and review. I appreciate it a lot. I also made a review for your blog. By the way, about this 30 day challenge of yours, did you just made it by yourself?

    • africa18 says

      Hi!! 🙂 No I found the challenge online and copied it!! if you want to copy it from my site and do it, please feel free to go right ahead!! 🙂

      Thanks for the review and stopping by!!

  9. Jana Hartley says

    Wow, you have left nothing unsaid. That is is awesome and something you will never regret. You obviously have fantastic parents. I do too and I know what a great blessing that is.

    You visited my blog today and I wanted to say thank you for coming by. My name is Jana and I am returning your follow from the Alexa hop. Love your blog and most especially your letter. Thanks for sharing. On my way to review. Jana http://www.adoctorandanurse.com

    • africa18 says

      Oohhh I loved your blog!!! Definitely will be back more!! Thanks for stopping by mine and for the lovely words!!! They really are amazing parents!!!

    • africa18 says

      Thanks so much for stopping by!!! I will be over to your blog, and if I haven’t already done one, I will do a review as well.

      Thanks again!!

Blog Affiliations

Blog Meets Brand
Mom It Forward: Blogger Network
The Network Niche

Blog Affiliations

Everywhere

Find Your Influence

What’s gone before…..

Categories