A couple of years ago in November, I did this “I am thankful for..” and each day I wrote about people in my life that I was thankful for. It got a lot of attention and reads, and I know the people I wrote about truly enjoyed it. Well, this month was one of my favorite people’s b-day. And I told her, that I was going to blog about her, and actually wrote a blog, and than it got too long and wordy, so I saved it and figured I would edit it the next day. Well a couple of weeks have gone by, and between me getting sick and my kiddos getting sick or injured it has been a tough couple of weeks. So here I am, and going to sit here and make myself finish what I promised..
Today, I am thankful for a lovely woman that was and is part of my life. My Aunt Lucinda. You see I grew up with uncles and brothers. I was the only girl for a long time, until my Uncle Junior married my aunt. I was about 5 years old when she came around. And was thrilled when she got pg and gave me girl cousins.. My family was weird during that time; I think there was like 200 of us living in a 3 bedroom house, so we being close is an understatement. Heehee
But when my uncle moved his family back to Denver City, I had the privilege of spending my summers with them. Even though the first time I went, I ended up crying and making my momma come get me, I eventually got used to staying longer each time. (Hey don’t judge, I am a momma’s and daddy’s girl)..
My Aunt was just fun to be around. She was always very loving, and she taught me how to cook certain meals that I make for my family today. She taught me how to put make up on, so that I did not look like a tramp, and she taught me that even when family hurt you, you should always forgive and love them anyways. Each summer I got more and more privileges as I got older, to go to the youth center, and hang out with her cute little neighbor next door. (shh don’t tell my mom)
One of the things that I admire her for though is the kind of mom and wife she is. First of all she is married to my Uncle Junior, even though he is extremely good looking, I know he has not been easy to live with for over 20 something years.. lol She also has two girls who are grown up now. And no matter what her girls have done or do, my Aunt is always right there standing beside them cheering them on and ready to rescue them.
She shows unconditional love.
Recently she was given a precious baby boy as a grandbaby, and I think it is a sweet reminder to momma’s out there, on how not to hurt your children on those tough days, because they will give you grandbabies one day.. =0)
So… Aunt Lucinda, I know I don’t get to see you as much anymore. And our lives are just busy as can be. But, I wanted to take the time to say “Thank You” for being a great Aunt to me while I was growing up. It meant more than you will ever know, and I love you and Uncle Junior to the moon and back. I only hope I can be as good an aunt as you were and have been to me. Happy Birthday! I hope it is the best one yet..
P.S. In case Junior, Brenda, and Crystal are reading this, yall know how blessed yall are, so don’t let a day go by without showing your wife and momma how much she is loved and appreciated..
