When I think of men in my life it is easy to think of both of my grandfathers and how influential they have been. One has taught me to be strong, to take care of me for me. The other taught me to be smart, to never stop laughing with life. I love these two men and cannot imagine who I would be without them.
BUT, there are two other men that are extraordinarily special to me. Unlike my grandfathers, I have had MANY ups and downs with these two men. I have similar, yet extremely different relationships with them. The similarities? I look at both of them as my best friends. They are funny. We can sit and throw jokes around like a baseball in the summertime. They are both honest. They tell me when I am wrong, when I am right, when I am out of line, when I am not well, when I need their guidance. I appreciate that, I love that about them. I can go a week without talking to them and know that when I call they will be there. I love them both with my whole heart! The differences? Let’s start with the one I can lean on for anything. He has my back and I have his. When we need to escape life we run to each other. This man is smart, diligent, unique, intellectual, and just plain different. But that’s what I love about him. He has his own opinion on everything and anything. You either take it or you leave it, there is no changing his mind. This can be frustrating at times, but when I think of the big picture it just makes me more proud to have him in my life and by my side. Who is this man? My brother. Saving the best for last, the other man is one with a heart larger than ten football fields put together. When I think of him, I think of love. Every time I see him I have a smile on my face. I think every other sentence that comes out of his mouth is a joke, who wouldn’t want to be around him all the time!? He is silly, charming, smart, and so damn loving. No matter what I do in life he is there by my side, cheering me on. He sees the light in everything I do, even if I don’t. Growing up he taught me right from wrong. He put a smile on my face and some warmth in my heart when I was down. He told me to get back up when I fell. He cheered me on when I was on top of the world. He has loved me from the second I was born. Who is this man? My Dad. Without these two men I would not have gotten through some of the toughest times in my life. I am so thankful for them every day. With lifelong nicknames such as “Big Sis” and “Daddy’s Little Girl” who couldn’t be thankful. I love you Dad and Brett! Never stop being you.
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3/23/2019 12:30:43 pm
What a lovely tribute to the men in your life! I love that bottom picture of you and your brother! I am sure you wouldn't trade those two little nicknames for anything in the world! Thank you for sharing them with us.
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Natasha
3/23/2019 02:40:58 pm
I love this metaphor: "throw jokes around like a baseball in the summertime." You really convey how important these people are to you.
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Tracey
3/24/2019 07:07:30 am
I agree with Natasha about the baseball simile! And using this writing challenge to appreciate the people in your life is a wonderful approach.
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