Called my mom just now and had another long, heartwarming conversation with her, as always….
I have not been telling mom a lot of stressful things going on in my life for quite a while now, because she’s stressed out herself with taking care of my dad and my sister. However, I’ve been having so much stress especially for the past few weeks, it was all boiling up inside of me, ready to explode.
I finally vented a whole lot of anxiety and frustrations to my mom (in a nice way, of course. Not using her as a punching bag, unlike some other people…).
I know that I’ve been complaining about my dad more these days. However, I am very protective of my family. NO ONE is allowed to bad mouth (except for me, when I’m venting to my mom or sister) or hurt my family.
So, I was once again complaining about something (forgot about what now, something insignificant) about my dad. And mom defended dad. I was actually so happy she did that. Because as much I want to complain about something I’m unhappy about dad, I still love him very much. So, I’m really glad that mom has his back. This makes me feel more at ease if I want to complain about dad, without having to feel guilty for doing so.
This also got me thinking… my parents have been married for over 50 years now. Throughout the past 20 years, dad started to appreciate my mom more and more. Especially in the past 10 years or so, dad will always tell mom that the wisest decision he has ever made in his life was to marry her, and I agree with him wholeheartedly!
It warms my heart so much to know of this everlasting kind of true love. And as much as I sometimes don’t feel like dad treated my mom right in certain ways, mom doesn’t feel that way. I guess every one feels differently about different things. Besides, I don’t know what happens behind closed doors. Maybe dad is all mushy around mom when no one else is around?
I’m just so happy that regardless of whatever hardships our family has been through and are still going through, we will always have each other’s backs. We will always look out for each other and take care of each other. Been married for over 50 years and still loving each other, my gosh, you hardly hear of romances like this these days!
I dedicate this song to my parents. I hope that everyone can find their “You’re Still The One” to be with forever and ever!
You’re Still The One
~ Shania Twain
Looks like we made it
Look how far we’ve come my baby
We mighta took the long way
We knew we’d get there someday
They said, “I bet they’ll never make it”
But just look at us holding on
We’re still together still going strong
You’re still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You’re still the one I want for life (You’re still the one)
You’re still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You’re still the one I kiss good night
Ain’t nothin’ better
We beat the odds together
I’m glad we didn’t listen
Look at what we would be missin’
They said, I bet they’ll never make it
But just look at us holding on
We’re still together, still going strong
You’re still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You’re still the one I want for life (You’re still the one)
You’re still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You’re still the one I kiss goodnight