Merry Christmas!
I'll avoid the cynical post about how people should be nice all year. We've all heard it at one point or another, and I really don't feel the need to complain about it. :)
I hope this does not come off as bragging. People do not use LJ so much these days, so I have kind of started (once again) putting personal stuff here as a way to clear and word my thoughts...though most of the time, privately.
There are times when I step back and look at my family, and I'm like "Wow! I can't believe how great these guys are!" This happens several times a month too! No matter how hard the times, they are there, and as great as they are. Yes, they stress the heck out of me, putting me in charge of the finances. Yes, they ask me to do countless minor tasks that they should know by now no matter how many times I have taught them. Yes, they ask for financial help as well despite my own funds dwindling, but they are still wonderful.
They trust me completely as I trust them. I am open with them about /nearly/ every aspect of my life. They don't need to know the TMI stuff, and frankly, I don't want to know about theirs either! They have come to terms and accepted that I am gay, and have openly defended me against family and friends...they've even given advice to other members of our family whose children have come forth and said they were gay or lesbian or even Bisexual.
They love Scruff_E_Coyote very much too! They always ask about him, how him and his family is doing. By 'they' I mean my mother, father, brothers, sister, and even my nieces, and uncle. They do notice how extra happy and bouncy I am when he is around. They will ask me when he is next coming down...I don't even need to ask if he CAN come, he's just welcome and can stay as long as he'd like. We are given privacy and take off randomly to visit friends or just go out. I feel kind of spoiled with how accepting they are, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.
I was so happy to tell Scruff about my nieces asking about him. "When's he coming to visit? He's so much fun to talk to! He's so crazy and silly!" Granted, they didn't say them in those exact words, but I'd rather not quote them. :P That was the gist of what they said.
I feel I've been somewhat of a downer the past week or so. The holidays seem to do that to me despite things being decent. Even if Scruff were here, I might have an inkling of that feeling in my head. But I am thankful. And if I could, I would spoil each and every one of my family members the way they want to be. There are many of you out there who I would also like to show my gratitude for, but I don't have the words or action. You people, even some of the ones who I am not severely close with, are my second family...and I care about you a great deal even if I may not be obvious about it. I feel saying things online is a cheap cop-out...but hey, at least ya can't see my eyes fill with tears as I say it. I am also a horrible gift-buyer. Sure "It's the thought that counts" but many of you know, I over-think and triple-guess myself! :P
My folks gave me money today to buy what I want. Funny thing is, I can't really think of anything I want to buy (apart from using it for gas money to visit friends). So I'll probably turn right around and buy them something they want. Mainly my mom since my dad doesn't really have the want or need for anything material. Family drives me crazy, but I'd be very lost without them. Guess that's all I wanted to say.
Merry Christmas!
I hope this does not come off as bragging. People do not use LJ so much these days, so I have kind of started (once again) putting personal stuff here as a way to clear and word my thoughts...though most of the time, privately.
There are times when I step back and look at my family, and I'm like "Wow! I can't believe how great these guys are!" This happens several times a month too! No matter how hard the times, they are there, and as great as they are. Yes, they stress the heck out of me, putting me in charge of the finances. Yes, they ask me to do countless minor tasks that they should know by now no matter how many times I have taught them. Yes, they ask for financial help as well despite my own funds dwindling, but they are still wonderful.
They trust me completely as I trust them. I am open with them about /nearly/ every aspect of my life. They don't need to know the TMI stuff, and frankly, I don't want to know about theirs either! They have come to terms and accepted that I am gay, and have openly defended me against family and friends...they've even given advice to other members of our family whose children have come forth and said they were gay or lesbian or even Bisexual.
They love Scruff_E_Coyote very much too! They always ask about him, how him and his family is doing. By 'they' I mean my mother, father, brothers, sister, and even my nieces, and uncle. They do notice how extra happy and bouncy I am when he is around. They will ask me when he is next coming down...I don't even need to ask if he CAN come, he's just welcome and can stay as long as he'd like. We are given privacy and take off randomly to visit friends or just go out. I feel kind of spoiled with how accepting they are, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.
I was so happy to tell Scruff about my nieces asking about him. "When's he coming to visit? He's so much fun to talk to! He's so crazy and silly!" Granted, they didn't say them in those exact words, but I'd rather not quote them. :P That was the gist of what they said.
I feel I've been somewhat of a downer the past week or so. The holidays seem to do that to me despite things being decent. Even if Scruff were here, I might have an inkling of that feeling in my head. But I am thankful. And if I could, I would spoil each and every one of my family members the way they want to be. There are many of you out there who I would also like to show my gratitude for, but I don't have the words or action. You people, even some of the ones who I am not severely close with, are my second family...and I care about you a great deal even if I may not be obvious about it. I feel saying things online is a cheap cop-out...but hey, at least ya can't see my eyes fill with tears as I say it. I am also a horrible gift-buyer. Sure "It's the thought that counts" but many of you know, I over-think and triple-guess myself! :P
My folks gave me money today to buy what I want. Funny thing is, I can't really think of anything I want to buy (apart from using it for gas money to visit friends). So I'll probably turn right around and buy them something they want. Mainly my mom since my dad doesn't really have the want or need for anything material. Family drives me crazy, but I'd be very lost without them. Guess that's all I wanted to say.
Merry Christmas!