Mom and Dad:
Dear Mom and Dad;
I came across this today:
Tell me, I will forget. Show me, I may remember.
Involve me, and I will understand.
-Chinese Proverb
And it made me think of all the things that have gone on between us, good and bad. I dont know why all of a sudden it was just on this day that ive been thoughtful but that quote just kinda jumped out at me. And I wanted to take this time to say thank you for being there when I needed you to be not only my parents, But my friends. The last few years we have grown more like a family than ever before. Now that Im Away, I dont always get to show it. But I want you to know. I love you guys. I miss you guys. You have been the ONLY constant thing in my life, and Im thankful for that. And no matter what has happened you have stood by my side. So to that: THANK YOU.
As your oldest son, I want you to know if there is anything that I can do to help out at anytime, you both know that you can count on me...And I know that you know that this isnt new. I know your worried about me alot, But I want you to know that Im fine... and without referencing the past, Im over it. I dont want you to get any doubts or worry about what happens when I return home. Ive had more than enough time to maturely get my life in order, and get up from the fall I have taken.
I have someone I want you to meet... and when I come home in april/may Im looking forward to seeing you all again. No im not going to go out and marry this person right away, but im not going to say that I havent thought about it. I cannot help how things happen, and I dont want you to be upset that I feel for someone. Its not deju vu and Im taking it as slow as I can...even though Im mature and mentally ready for any next step that comes my way. I Only say this because I want you to be aware of what I think about... I dont want you to be in the shadows of my life...even though I know youll be as you always are: Open armed and open minded...full of your experience and advice to share.
Love your son,
Take care,
Eric
I came across this today:
Tell me, I will forget. Show me, I may remember.
Involve me, and I will understand.
-Chinese Proverb
And it made me think of all the things that have gone on between us, good and bad. I dont know why all of a sudden it was just on this day that ive been thoughtful but that quote just kinda jumped out at me. And I wanted to take this time to say thank you for being there when I needed you to be not only my parents, But my friends. The last few years we have grown more like a family than ever before. Now that Im Away, I dont always get to show it. But I want you to know. I love you guys. I miss you guys. You have been the ONLY constant thing in my life, and Im thankful for that. And no matter what has happened you have stood by my side. So to that: THANK YOU.
As your oldest son, I want you to know if there is anything that I can do to help out at anytime, you both know that you can count on me...And I know that you know that this isnt new. I know your worried about me alot, But I want you to know that Im fine... and without referencing the past, Im over it. I dont want you to get any doubts or worry about what happens when I return home. Ive had more than enough time to maturely get my life in order, and get up from the fall I have taken.
I have someone I want you to meet... and when I come home in april/may Im looking forward to seeing you all again. No im not going to go out and marry this person right away, but im not going to say that I havent thought about it. I cannot help how things happen, and I dont want you to be upset that I feel for someone. Its not deju vu and Im taking it as slow as I can...even though Im mature and mentally ready for any next step that comes my way. I Only say this because I want you to be aware of what I think about... I dont want you to be in the shadows of my life...even though I know youll be as you always are: Open armed and open minded...full of your experience and advice to share.
Love your son,
Take care,
Eric