Some words about the parents-child relationship (2)

My parents passed away years ago. First it was my dad. Once he just told me 'I guess my life is going to end'. This left me speechless as it never occurred to me that he could die. My mom mourned for him a couple of long years and when she finally got over his death she also passed away. Luckily they both could enjoy their grandchildren wich I think was the greatest joy of their last years. It takes time to come to grips with the fact that nothing last for ever even the lives of your closest people, that suddenly you are the oldest member of your family and that sooner or later it is your turn… That's just the way it goes but yet it always makes me a bit jealous (in a good way if possible) to hear about someone, who is lucky to have the chance of being with their parents. I consider this a great miracle of life.
Karen's blog is a living example of this happiness.

“In April of 1957, two of my most favorite people, my parents met. In June of the same year, Dad proposed while on a trip to my family's cabin. Of course, her answer was yes, and on August 23, they were married in Idaho Falls, Idaho. In June of 1958, my oldest brother, J Dee was born and then in September of 1959, Bob was born. Three years later, Susie was born and another year passed Kathy was born. They waited four years before having the best child of all, me.
All my childhood, my siblings told me I was an accident, I was adopted, etc., just because they were jealous of how wonderful I was. I took after my parents, you see, so I had to be wonderful! My family lived between cities in Idaho and Utah growing up, although I have only lived in Utah.
My parents worked all their lives to clothe and feed us and put a roof over our heads. There were times when we were unappreciative, going through those stages, but now that we're grown, we owe more gratitude then we'll ever be able to repay. Not only did they provide for us, but they gave us love, unconditionally. They taught us right from wrong; instilling Christianity and faith in God. They taught us to be kind and think of others in all we do.
The love that my parents have for one another grows daily, even through the rough times and when they get exasperated with each other. They are living proof that true and unselfish love exists. Their marriage not only produced five children, but also 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mom and Dad are the heart of our family and I am proud of them, both as my parents and as human beings. They are my shining examples and I can always count on them, no matter what.
Happy 49th Anniversary, Mom and Dad. I love you with all my heart.”