Love, 4 letters, 1 syllable and one of the biggest meanings.
I love many things in my life. Nothing more than I love my boys. Their faces bring me the biggest JOY that anyone could ever imagine. When they are with their dad, I look at their pictures constantly. They give me purpose and meaning. What I do, I do for them.
The rest is in no designated order....
I love photography. I love being able to create a lasting memory. I love to hear a client say "OMG I LOVE THIS SHOT!" When I walk into someones house and see a portrait that I took hanging up on their wall it gives me chills. That my work is good enough to be shown in their home.
I love my mom. Plain and simple and if I could give her the world I would. She deserves more joy and happiness than anyone I know. She is patient and giving and has shown me what it is like to love my boys unconditionally.
I love my sisters. Without them I don't know where I would be mentally. I know we always do not see eye to eye on things, but we have developed a relationship that goes beyond that. We understand each other and know that no matter what we are SISTERS. Anyone who knew me with them when we were younger, knows I couldn't stand to be around them. But as we have grown up the age difference doesn't seem to matter any more. They are my best friends and more importantly my sisters.
I love my brother. My brother is undoubtedly the best big brother there is. Even now as we are adults, he is still the BIG brother who wants to protect me and is always there for me. And I am excited to see what an influence he will play on my boys as well. As Caleb gets ready to play football this year, I know my brother will be a great mentor in this area.
I love my DFM friends. Distance doesn't matter. What matters to us is that we love each other, we always are there to listen to one another. I am grateful they came along when they did, and they have listened to some crazy rants and stories from me but love me just the same. And some of them are just as crazy as me!
I love my job. I am grateful to work at a company that appreciates me. There is a dynamic at my job that cannot be duplicated. I would be lost without this place.
I love Mike. He has been my one true friend through all of the crap that has gone on. I wouldn't be the person I am today without him and the life we have lived. I know if I have a bad day he is there to listen, not judge and help me feel better. I am truly happy that he is happy and am grateful that our friendship has sustained through the drama. And I am glad he is my baby daddy! My boys are blessed to have such an amazing man as their dad!
Sometimes the word LOVE is thrown around loosely ... but if I tell you I love you... it means I love you and would do anything for you. Does it mean I won't make mistakes? NO.... Does it mean that I won't hurt you..... NO mistakes lead to hurt. I just know that the love I have is real for those around me. One day I hope to find someone who loves me back with the same regard.... but time will tell!
