Dear Kids,
There will be times throughout your life when you believe you need to fight your own battles without asking for help.
While the sentiment is commendable, and can be looked upon as a strength in your character, it can also be viewed as pure stubbornness.
Now, I realize the three of you know everything (this is said with pure sarcasm), however your dad and I have been around for awhile. We have lived an eclectic life, with wide-ranging experiences in many different areas.
We know a few things.
Also, we don’t mind helping out every now and then. This is the same for your grandparents, other family members, and friends.
Accept help, be grateful, and reciprocate the support when possible.
Now…. if you are relying on family and friends to continuously bail you out – build a doghouse one weekend, then put in a fence the next, we have other problems.
There’s a balance of standing on your own two feet, while also accepting help if you find yourself in a bind and unsure of what to do next.
Family helps family.
There were times in my life when I didn’t ask Grandma and Grandpa for assistance because I didn’t want to be a burden to them. I thought that by calling and asking for help, I would have been causing them undue stress and should just take care of my own problems.
I was mostly wrong in this.
It wasn’t necessary to struggle along without calling for help with attending doctor’s appointments with the three of you, or getting a ride to and from work when a vehicle occasionally broke down. Mom and Dad would have gladly come running to my aid, and also would have enjoyed feeling needed.
Your dad and I are always just a quick phone call away. Same as your grandparents.
If we can lend a hand, we will.
Love you lots!
Mom
Goals for Today:
- Watch Game #5 in the World Series
- Eat Leftover Olive Garden (I know… my sugar is going to soar.)
- Text Uncle David and Let Him know We Can Help With Chores This Weekend (Family Helps Family.)