10. They adopted me. They didn't have to but God led them to me and vice versa.
9. They kept me. When they realized that I had so many issues they could have given be back and actually considered it, but they realized God had given me them, and they decided to stick it out. They didn't have to do that.
8. They didn't spoil me. As much as I resented this as a child, I fully believe it has made me appreciate the value of a dollar and saving for what one wants. They didn't have to teach me this.
7. My mother didn't work so that she could be there for me every day when I got home from school. She didn't have to do that.
6. My father worked hard until he was 67 to provide everything he could for our family. He didn't have to do that.
5. They allow me to live in their house rent free so I can pay my own bills and for my own food. I realize it is their house and that they don't have to do this.
4. They allow me to pursue the career of my choice rather than forcing me into what they think is best for me. They don't have to do this.
3. They allow me to make my own mistakes and to learn from them. They don't have to do this.
2. They love me even when I freak out, even when I am angry, obstinate, mean, or PMSing. They don't have to do this.
1. THEY GAVE ME THE LORD. They introduced me to the One who gets me through even when they can't. The One who loves me more than even they can. THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO DO THIS, but I am darn glad they did.
I love you, mom and dad :)
Wonderful blog site, Lauren. I read all your posts this morning and am very impressed with where you're going here. You have a true voice for this topic and I know it will be of great encouragement to parents and people with bipolarism and autistsm. GOOD WORK!!
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