Sweet Memories

I miss my relatives from Thailand. Especially, my sweet aunt who favored me always wanted the best for me. She desired success for my future. She is a professor at a prestige college in Thailand. I remember when I talked to her on the phone, and told her I was pregnant (as a teen) she sighed... oh no! I knew she was disappointed but she quickly recovered and made the comment of I was strong and I can still finish school. Though I didn't believe her, I agreed and said I would finish school. As we continue to grow and learn who we are, I look back on the sweet memories of promises and affirmations I said I would do. To be true to yourself is to accomplish things you know you can or cannot do. As I remember the good memories, I realized I have already taken such steps to be who I wanted to be as a kid. I wanted to be a nurse or doctor, a counselor, a Sunday school teacher, a nun, a princess who marries the prince, a mother, and a leader in church.
Its funny, I am going to school for nursing and ministry. I have done the Sunday school teacher and Chaplaincy program. I have a wonderful husband who calls me the queen of the house, and really smart kids (smart ass too). I have the experience of most of these except the degree, and acting as a church leader. I do plan to get a Ph.D in the long run. I just chose to take the really long way. So in honor of my Aunt from Thailand, I pray for your happiness and say Thank You for how you have loved me.
(This pic is of me as a 4 yr old celebrating with my Aunt receiving her Doctrine degree.)