Parents: Remember what they and life teach you

I was just scrolling through facebook as you do on a page called Humans of New York after a very lazy day of self pity after a night out. And I was touched by some of the stuff I was reading. More so to the point of tears. These were  tears of sadness. People who know me know that it's not easy to get a tear out of me. But for missing him, I'll cry. My dad. My strong, loving dad. He past away 11 days before his 46th birthday and 12 days before my 10th birthday. I remember the time I heard the news and how so sudden it was. It hurts whenever I think about it. It hurts. 

Whats the greatest thing he ever taught me? Sadly I don't know exactly. Some of my childhood memories are a bit of a blur but I do have some many memories I could share with you and maybe in that I'll discover something he taught me. He was always so proud of his children. And us of him. So protective, loving and caring. For that I loved him. If I can put memory and memory together I'd say something that he taught me and possibly what I could live by is just to have strength and confidence in yourself and to enjoy life cos sadly it's clearly just not long enough and you just never know what will happen. Live today like it's your last I've heard before. And do you know what, the love and the 'caring-ness' he showed us is something I will do for my children if I ever have them. That. That is something he taught me. Not in so many words, but through action. He probably didn't know at that time that that he was teaching me something. But 11 years later I'm sitting here and I remember that. Thank you dad. And also if you're naughty you'll be in great trouble. You never wanted to be in trouble with my father!

Parents go through a crazy amount for their kids. I can happily say this because my mum is the perfect example of this. I'll never be able to thank her enough. We have so many of our moments, mainly because I've grown up and have a mind of my own but beneath all that is everything she has done and still does for her children. I realise I do sometimes take advantage but after this maybe I really shouldn't. 

You should at some point be able to answer some of these questions?

What's the greatest thing your mum ever taught you?

What's the greatest thing your dad ever taught you?

What is your best memory with your parents?

If you can't well then atleast spend some quality time with them if you should be so blessed to still have them in your life. But of course families are not always perfect but if you can you should. Cherish the moments. 

Only when you're older do you realise like okay fine they were right.

Happy Friday.