My dad and i werent ever close...he left mom and i when i was 1, and was an alcoholic my whole life...i saw him every once in awhile..what i thought was enough...when i found out that he had cancer, i wouldnt accept the fact that in reality i was going to lose him...i started to appreciate him for who he was then, but it was too late...now that hes gone though, i regret not visiting him more and appreciating the fact that i even HAD dad...i realize now that u need to appreciate ur parents regardless of their flaws b/c without them, u would be nothing!

my mom and i are getting closer and closer it seems every year..i guess as im maturing im understanding a little more. i respect and admire her like u wouldnt believe. shes been through some shit, raised 4 kids on her own...no matter what she always put us first and made sure we had what we needed to survive. i dont know what im going to do without her..

i love 'em...i wish parents were forever :wtc: