*It’s Tuesday again, and you know what that means. It’s time to dig deep into our hearts and actually say something nice about someone. It’s been great to see all the folks that have participated in this here “Positive Post Tuesday”, and I can’t help but think that it’s bringing people a little closer together every week. That’s the goal anyway.
This week I decided to write about my parents. I put my parents through a lot when I was growing up. There was never a time when I was “pushing the envelope”, as they say, figuring out new ways to cause trouble while yet still avoiding trouble. I went to a pretty conservative Christian High School and typically found myself on the “less of a model student” side of things. Randy and I found ourselves in different types of trouble nearly every day. I know for a fact they went to bat for me more times than I could count, even when the principal told them he was counting the days until I graduated.
But aside from bailing me out of situations I found myself in, my parents always seemed to support whatever decision that I made. If it was something I truly believed in or at the very least didn’t harm anyone, they got behind me and supported me. Even now as an adult, it seems like every decision that I am passionate about (even if it’s moving their grandkids across the country) they get behind.
Growing up I know there were times where my parents chose my comfort over theirs and made decisions based on something that in the end would benefit me. Things like the high price of that conservative Christian high school, was a sacrifice that they made because they felt like it was best for me. And for as much trouble I got in there, it was probably the best decision to keep me out of a normal high school.
All this to say that I think my parents are pretty cool cats, and I’m glad they still manage to put up with the weird things I decide to do. I know that my mom will pass this post around to everyone she knows because she thinks I don’t have nice things to say about them, but in the end I can honestly say that I wouldn’t be who I am today without the love and support of my parents.
Now it’s your turn. Remember how this works? I know there are a bunch of people that read this blog that haven’t participated in “Positive Post Tuesday” and if you haven’t you should. No seriously. It’s cool to see how just thinking and vocalizing (even though you are typing it) something positive about someone can brighten your day and theirs. There’s no reason anyone reading this can’t come up with something nice to say about someone, so let’s see what you’ve got. Remember the rules? (1) Write a post saying something nice about someone. (2) Copy that posts URL address and paste it in this box. (3) Read some other “Positive Posts” and have a great Tuesday. Ready? Go.
*No that is not a picture of my parents, but I plan on getting my dad a kilt like that some day.
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[...] April 15, 2008 Filed under: Uncategorized — tracyedwards @ 9:14 am This post is part of “Positive Post Tuesday” over at my friend, Brody’s blog. And, even though I am talking about his family, he [...]
I know my parents put up with a lot from me as well. They’ve always been like superheroes to me.
i’ve joined the Positive Post Tuesday train too and linked it! Check it out!
Well said, Brody. I have really enjoyed this practice of building others up. And I think it’s important, so thanks for initiating it. And, yes, you have great parents!
Thank you, son. We were glad to do it. You have not really been that bad…We just trusted God for who he wanted you to be. He did a great job, we are proud of you.
Mom and Dad
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That’s an awesome pic of your parents. Are you Scottish!
Great parents deserve great posts! Awesome idea.
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[...] but I’m posting about him tonight anyhow. Jordan always seemed to be so quiet. Once upon a time he wanted to be a monk. I mean, that was a true option for him. It makes me proud, actually, that he loves the Lord and devotes his life to Him. But Jordan isn’t a monk. And he isn’t really quiet anymore. He probably never really was. He was probably observing all those years and thinking about God and watching Josh and I make really crazy choices so that when it was HIS turn, he could avoid discipline, avoid unhealthy dating, and avoid sin altogether. LOL. JK about the last one. [...]
Yeah… I hope that if I’m 89 and my wife isn’t living, that I will be as good with the ladies as my grandfather.
What about the sister!!! just kidding Brody. They are pretty incredible parents!
Why, thank you ,Erin…..We were pretty blessed with you two. We loved it.
Mom