My father is a retired marine turned engineer. He will argue this point because "marines never really retire" however he is not one of those salty old dogs that still relates everything in combat terms, so- still hip. He is awesome, and the most incredible role model of a man I could think of. He definitely set a standard for hard work, loyalty, and the types of people you want in your life. My parents have been married for 24 years now and are the perfect "old couple" but still goofy and fun.
My mommy is incredible. How lame is it that I am tearing up trying to actually describe my parents, because that is just how incredibly awesome they are. My mom has sacrificed just about everything for us kids, she was a stay at home mom when we needed her to nurture us, and has since picked up a stressful full time position (at the high school) so she could still maintain our schedule and be there when class is done. She has also sacrificed her sanity in the form of becoming a cheer mom, a debate mom, a softball mom, a SUPER mom all for our sake.
I told you they were awesome.
My brother and I are 14 months apart, he is the oldest, and just graduated from the University of Washington,and is now moving on to think big thoughts and do big things. I am very proud of him.
My sisters have the most incredible sense(s) of humor. They are farther apart in age that my brother and I are, and there is a 5 year gap between me and my next little sister. They have the perfect way of reminding me that life is fun, the problems I have now are fleeting and trivial, and that someone is watching, so make sure you set a good example.
Without all of them, I would be a very different woman.
I am grateful
I am lucky
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