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.