I have been surrounded by amazing people my entire life.
You hear a lot about my hubby. Big Daddy, Troy if that is more comfortable to say.
I’m not the only one that calls him that. He’s been a Daddy so to speak for many kids over the past years. A father figure for several. I would say amazing.
Of course there is my Mom. Orchid. As beautiful as the flower itself. A young woman in the 60’s that chose to keep me Although plans fell through and she would be a single parent. Made my life a good one. Chose the perfect man to help raise me. Taught me to cook and encouraged me to be able to take care of myself.
She too is amazing. God rest her soul.
My Daddy, Dudley. The man who accepted me as his own. I was a Daddy’s girl. To this day, before I make decisions I ask myself it would make my dad proud. As a pregnant 17 year I was scared. I was living on my own determined to be a great single mom. He was the one who packed my things and moved me back home. He said “you are not having this baby without me.” I knew I had disappointed him with my choices, but he was the proudest grandpa I’ve ever seen. Truly Amazing. God rest his soul, I lost him 5 months later.
My cousins, growing up together, they truly are your first best friends. Sharing time and secrets. Racing through childhood together.
Family holidays at the grandparents. Life puts time and space between us, but sharing on Facebook has made it possible to watch them and their families grow. Amazing
Childhood friends, you know the ones, they are considered family now.
The ones you haven’t seen or spoke with for 10 years and the day you do it seems like no time has passed.
I have friends that held my hand in that maternity ward, reassuring me I could do it.
Held me when my daddy died.
Babysat for me so I could work and not worry about daycare.
Loved me when I felt unlovable.
Married me and let me go, staying friends.
Remind me they are glad I’m a part of their lives.
Texts out of the blue, reminding me someone thinks about me.
Fed me pizza.
Took care of me after eye surgery when I was blind and drugged.
Told me I was beautiful.
I could go on. My friends are amazing.
Another man entered my life over 20 years ago. George. My biological father. He searched for me and then waited. Hoping someday I’d knock on his door.
A man I never knew existed. Another story I’ll save for later.
Sent me a sweet 16 birthday card and gift when I was in my 30s because he wasn’t there when I celebrated.
He is where I got my stubborn streak.
He gave me away when I married Troy.
He is the one who named me Lorene Marie.
He is amazing.
I could ramble all day telling you all the amazing people in my life. I’ll have to continue another time.
My children deserve a page to themselves.
It’s time to get moving and dressed for another day in paradise.
Go out and be amazing today!
Blessings my friends
Lorene