everybody loves the G’s
As you will soon find out, the past few weeks have been very interesting for me. Because I’m a fan of suspense, I’ am going to keep you guessing as to why for a little while longer… In the interim, I’m excited to dedicate sometime to write about some of the amazing people in my life who have been there for me through the challenges of the past few weeks.
Here it goes.
First and foremost, my Mom. Everyone says that their Mom is the best; I don’t know how this could be true because mine truly is the most incredible person I have ever known. She has so much love for me and my sisters, some days I wonder how she can have such a big heart in such a little frame. I could list off all the cliché things she does for me, as most daughters would be able to do, but I think the best gift she has ever given to me (other than this beautiful life) is her ability to believe and trust me more than I do myself. She understands my goals, encourages me to reach them, and supports me through the entire journey. I love you, Mom. Thank you for everything you do and everything you are.
Dad, Daddio, Papa, Man of the house. You have a lot of names and roles, but through it all you’ve been the constant push I’ve needed to pick myself up and keep going. You cheered me on from the sidelines in my soccer days and I used to say that I didn’t play as well if you weren’t there yelling at me. This stands true in my day-to-day life. Without you around to make sure I ask the right questions and understand the bigger picture, I don’t know what I would do. You are the hardest working person I have ever met and you would do anything and everything for your family, especially me. Thank you for being you, my Dad. Your little girl will always love you.
Mother number two, yes Stacey, this is you. We’ve never been in the same place at the same time, literally. When I was born, you were in elementary school. When I turned eight, you were 16 and wanted nothing to do with me (which I completely understand), and when I was 16 you were a Mom. Now I stand here, freshly 23, and I have more respect and understanding for who you’ve become and the great person you are. Through all our differences, you’ve always looked out for me and been there when I needed you. You are the epitome of a big sister; nobody could be one as good as you. As you’ve always been around for me, I hope you know how much I will always be there for you. You deserve nothing but greatness, don’t settle for anything less.
Jaime, oh Mimi, where do I begin. Even if I wish you were around to hang out more often, I hold great comfort in knowing you’re only a few blocks away. You’ve been such an inspiration for me and as much as I’ve heard it before, I never really understood how alike we really are. As I get older, I realize what a compliment this really is. You’re hard working, you go after what you want and you don’t settle for anything less than you deserve, don’t ever change. Thank you for being there for me, opening my eyes to possibility and being my sister. I don’t know what I would do without a sister and friend like you in my life.
Jody, you’re my best friend. Some days I think you know me better than I know myself. You believe in me more than anyone. You are there for me at anytime of the day or night to chat, you listen better than anyone and you never judge. You are an incredible person and my greatest wish in life is that you learn how amazing/fantastic/incredible you really are. I could go on for days and days about the amazing individual you are, but I don’t have the time or space. I wish the world for you; I thank the world for you (and Mom and Dad for having me so I was able to be a part of your life, but whatever). Thank you for continuing to amaze me, I hope everyone has the opportunity to have somebody in their life that is as special as you.
Jacob, you changed everything. You may never understand the impact you’ve had on my life and this family, but let me tell you it is a massive one. I never knew so much love could exist for a little boy. I love being able to live life through your eyes. Your innocence, your smile, your heart, your determination is all so evident at seven years old. I hope as you grow older, you continue to know and understand how much this family loves and adores you and know that we will be there for you whenever and wherever you need us, especially me. You are the most special boy I may ever have the pleasure of sharing my life with.
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Words will never quite describe how great my family is. This is only the beginning of me making sure my family knows just how much they mean to me on a daily basis. I love you all!
