This is my first time ever writing a “From the Desk of,” so let’s see how this goes.
When I was told that it was my turn and I could choose anything I wanted to write about, my mind began to wonder — how crappy this weather has been, college life, spring break. So many things crossed my mind. Then it came to me.
Why not write about the thing you have the strongest passion for? The words will come out so easily.
I got it: family.
Family is defined in the dictionary as “a group consisting of parents and children living together in a household.” Although that is very accurate, I hold a different definition of that word close to my heart.
Family, to me, means love and support. The people who surround you and support you. From the time I was born and still to today, my family has been my rocks and the people who give me unconditional love.
Growing up with two older sisters allowed me to make countless memories with them that we talk about now and laugh and wonder what we were thinking.
My sisters are my best friends and also my biggest critics. They tell me when I am wrong and when they know I can do better, and even when I don’t match and they refuse to go out in public with me. I wouldn’t want it any other way and, now that I am older, I appreciate our relationship and value what we have.
My parents — I would not be the person I am today without them. They have always been my biggest fans and never let me believe that my dreams were out of reach. They have shown me the value of adventures and love and there is no price for lessons like those.
I think what everyone appreciates most about their parents is the endless love they give you. Leaving for college and being away from my family for the first time was difficult. Even being an hour away we still hold that bond closely, and I never seem to forget how lucky I am.
Although some people may have a different definition of family, that is okay. I think anyone who loves you and cares for you can be your family. When life pushes you down and breaks you, I find it comforting to know I have people to lean back on. Life is uncertain and never guaranteed.
Never be too busy to remind your “family” you love them.
So I challenge you to pick up the phone and call them and say “I love you” and “thank you” before you have to regret it and say “I should have.”
For the first “From the Desk of,” I chose to write about my family because I think it is important to take a step back from our crazy everyday lives and appreciate the people who make them so special.