Tonight, my mother guided me through making her amazing chicken pot pie. This afternoon, I rode with my father to pick my brother up from school. During the school year, my sister and I talk on almost a daily basis. We are far from the picture perfect family but we love each other.
This summer I had planned to be in Greensboro for summer school. Financial aid didn't come through. That was one of the best misfortunes to ever happen to me. At first I thought "I can't deal with being at home all summer." And I am probably going to think that all summer. But I realize that this time is what I need. I may never again have this opportunity. I am scheduled to graduate in May 2010. After that, it's off to the work force, most likely in the North Eastern region of the USA. Then it's time to get married, go to grad school, and have kids (with small intervals of time between each). Before I know it, I'll be alternating from holiday to holiday; one at my in-laws's, the next at my family's. And my siblings will be going through the same thing. Aside from family reunions and funerals (both are bound to come, sad to say for the latter), how often will my parents, my brother, sister, and I be together after this summer? So this summer, I'm going to spend as much time as I can with my family. I don’t care if I have to fund a trip to the beach out of my own pocket. We are going to enjoy each other’s company and I will cherish these memories forever.
Not taking my friends for granted at all (I have undeniable love for all of you), but none of you have been there since 1987. Deryle and Phyllis Daniels, Sr. held me in their proud arms on the night of December 3. Nor have any of you been there since 1989. Aja M. Daniels was there to watch me blow out her first birthday candle for her. And I can count those of you who have known me since 1991 on 1 hand. I have watched Philip A. Daniels grow from a chubby baby to an up-and-coming Aggie. So maybe I'm not in summer school at UNCG or on some resume-building internship in Manhattan, but today I learned the greatest lesson I could ever learn right when I needed to learn it – When it comes to family:
Endure the annoying times
Enjoy the awesome times
But love all the times.
Enjoy the awesome times
But love all the times.
Today is the day; how are you going to act?
I really enjoyed this blog. And I honeslty was in the same situation when a lot of the things I wanted to do for the summer fell through. However, I am loving spending time with my family. And these are the precious moments that we will some day realize mean the most. I also like the fact you have outlined your future. It is great to know that you have things you are looking forward to, especially marriage and grad school being some. Never give up on your dreams and Im sure you will accomplish each and everything your heart wants to. :-)
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