Thoughts Running Through My Head!

Good morning! Actually it is very early morning! 2:45 am and my eyes are open wide! Whenever this happens I always wonder if it is a gentle whisper from God telling me I need to pray. Being that I am not sure what exactly has caused me to wake up, I can only whisper a prayer for protection for those I love and care about!

Ok, so yesterday I told you all that I was working on finding the positives in my life. I realized that I am a VERY proud sister and now today I am going to focus on the fact that I still have both of my beautiful, loving parents and I am SO blessed to have them! In this day and age it is so rare that children grow through childhood and into adulthood with both of their parents still together. I am so blessed that mine never gave up. Giving up was never an option for them. What a great example not only for their children but for the grandchildren as well!

Life was not always easy for them but they learned to always be content. I learned so much from them. Daddy has pastored from as far back as I can remember and Mom was right by his side then and still today! They taught me about God's love and forgiveness, they taught me how to love others and how to be compassionate. I remember growing up the local police department knew that if they had a needy person they could refer them to the Watson's because they knew they would get a warm meal and Mom and Dad would find a warm place for them to sleep.

As a teen, I was the youngest person in our church and my Mom was the next one closest to my age! Most teens today would whine and complain about not having anyone to "hang out" with but you know, it didn't bother me. I learned how to love and respect older people and I learned that they have so much knowledge to share! This is where I adopted my Grandma & Grandpa Young. I have many fond memories of them. Daddy worked nights and it would sometimes get lonely for Mom, Mel and me and we would call Grandma & Grandpa Young to come and keep us company. Cheesepuffs & pickles! What a combination! I miss them!

I am so thankful that my parents are more than just my parents, they are truly my best friends! There is no better definition of "best friend" than Mom & Dad!

Mom & Dad, I want to thank you. Thank you for never giving up on me. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for all of the sacrifices and sleepless nights you have endured for me. Thank you for loving my children as your own. Thank you for teaching me values, beliefs and for supporting me even when.... Thank you for teaching me that in order to be forgiven, I must forgive. There are so many other reasons for me to be thankful for both of you and it would take me forever so I will just end this by saying thank you for loving me, thank you for being You! I love you both, infinity! You may not have a lot of material things here on earth but you have stored up many riches in Heaven!

I will close for now. What reflection will tomorrow bring? I will wait and see where my heart leads me!

Until then,
Beth