Unconditional Love my beautiful parents

The evidence of the life long bond, and unconditional love that my parents have for one another has truly shown itself.  These two people have gone through the rocky road we call life together, always holding strong, keeping  faith in their family and the foundation they have created.  Even during the toughest of times the union they hold together has beat the odds.  Now they face the most difficult, trying and absolutely unthinkable times.  The love they posses for each other is so humbling, it makes me see clearly what we are put on this earth for.  There is no question that they are connected through mind, body and soul.  The perception of your parents changes throughout your life.  When you are a child they are your everything, you have complete trust in them to take care of you and nurture you, they are your lifeline.  As you grow up you start to pull away, you want to explore the world, they stand by and do the best they can to keep you safe, lead you in the right direction, make sure you know that they love and support you.  Once you become an adult you start to see your parents in a different light.  Suddenly they become two people who are more then just your parents.  You see that they have a relationship apart from what you see as your mom and dad, they have each other.  What they have together is what created you, and it is special and unique.  Once you have children of your own that is when you really start to know and understand your parents for the amazing people they are.  As I have become a women, and mother my relationships with each of my parents has grown and blossomed in ways I never could have imagined.  I have been lucky enough to see how much they love each other, and how they would go to the ends of the earth to be with and protect one another.  Since my Dad has been sick I have seen the most intense love, compassion and dedication I could ever imagine two human beings having.  They honor and treasure every moment  they have together.  When Dad is tired and needs to lay down, my mom is right there laying next to him.  When he opens his eyes day or night she is not out of his sight.  When either of them are scared the other one is there to hold comfort and love the other one.  If dad is in pain my mom actually feels it to, it hurts her you can see it in her eyes.  And when she is sad, he feels equally sad that she has to go through such emotion.  I could never explain to them or anyone else what the impact of their love for each other has on my life. They are my inspiration to be married for 30 years, to be a profound leader and teacher to my children, and to love with all of me heart and soul.

My little goof ball!

Ok, to me one of the most classic pictures!!  When we were in Mexico these masks were everywhere and Kindrick thought they were the best thing ever invented!  He would not take the darn thing off, not even at dinner.  We were walking around shopping and this little mexican boy who didnt speak a lick of english saw kindrick in his mask, they meet eyes and it was like they just connected instantly.  They ran up to eachother and just stood there looking at one another, two masked super heros.  

Kimber

From the day she was brought into this world we have all known that Kimber was born with an old soul, wise beyond her years and full of wisdom to share with us all.  She is truly such an amazing child!  She never stops surprising me with how insightful she is, she always has such a unique outlooks on world around her.  This has been such a transitional year for her, she has gone from being somewhat unsure about herself, always feeling just a little different from everyone else, to embracing the little special person she is!  I am so proud of her, she makes me look at life through different eyes.  Through her I am able to see things in ways that are eye opening and inspiring.  I love that she has realized that even though some people think she is different, it is perfectly fine to just be herself.  I am nearly 30 years old and I still have troubles in that department.  She has really started to embrace who she is, and doesn't care who likes it or not.  She has made one really close friend at school, and they are just adorable together.  They were both kind of outcasts from kindergarden until this year (3rd grade), and now they just have such a special little friendship, and they feel comfort in each other.  The great part is that now lots of the kids who never really wanted to include them are starting to see what awesome, and cool little people they are and now want to get involved in what they are doing.  She is trying to start a band right now and is being quit picky about who the potential band mates  are going to be.  Her love for music is so neat to watch, it really makes an impact on who she is.  At just 8 years old she will go into her from pull out her journal, turn on her ipod and go into a world of her own for hours at a time.  Something I'm sure we all wish we could do ourselves every once in a while.  Kimber has been so strong throughout everything we are going through with my dad.  Her genuine concern for everyone and their feelings is amazing.  There have been times when she catches me in one of my breakdown moments of just bawling my eyes out, and she is so compassionate and comforting.  Her and I talk everyday about my mom and dad and what we are all experiencing emotionally.  She truly is a little rock, and I feel like when I was blessed with her God gave me a little angel of my own.

Our new blog....finally

Ok well I finally created a damn blog!  I love looking at everyone else's, and since I don't really use myspace it is nice to get our pictures lives out to anyone who wants to see what we are up.  As most people who know me already know it has been a rough time in our family.  My dad has lung cancer that is very aggressive and we just found out about 2 months ago.  Wow has it been a roller coaster since then!!  Life is different to me now.  I don't wake up in the morning with the same outlook that I did two months ago. I look at my children with even more love and wonder then I thought was possible, my friends who have always meant the world to me suddenly stand for so much more, prayers consume me in a deeper way then I knew they could, there is a new meaning when I think about my parents and how intense their love and commitment is to each other and their family, and when I look into the eyes of the man I love I see a future different from what I ever thought was possible.  Yes, life has changed and everyday I don't know what will come next, but what I do know is that I have to take a deep breath when those memorable moments come along and take it all in.