I feel totally blessed to have the people in my family that I do. They have taught me so many important values, I would be nowhere if not for them..Here are two of them that have been in my thoughts and prayers lately.
POPPI :
my awesome grandpa! He's currently going through the fight of his life right now with stage 4 non-hodgkins lymphoma..and it's spreading :( boo. What's truly inspiring about him is the fact that I haven't heard him complain ONCE! Man, what strength he must have to put on a brave face and just continue to live life to the fullest. I thank my Heavenly Father every day for this amazing blessing I have. I hope one day, when faced with dire circumstances, I too can stand up and trudge through everyday thankful to be alive and surrounded by family. I love you Poppi! Stay Strong!
OMA:
This amazing woman has gone through hell in her life ( pardon my french ;) ) She grew up in Holland during WWII and the reign of Hitler throughout Europe. She saw many good people lose their lives at the Nazi's hands, and almost lost her own. She survived a concentration camp..She survived coming to a new country and not knowing the language. She continually fought to stay alive, and pursue a better life. She struggled, and fought her way to come to America ( LEGALLY..no fence jumping..tee hee) to live with her sweetheart. She is so strong and is so loving. She has remained so strong throughout my poppi's battle with cancer. I wish that when I have my own family I can be half the lady she is...
well editing and more to come...but for now...MOAB!
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