today started out as just another saturday. as i was getting ready for work, i missed a call from my sister. i called her back and she asked if today was the anniversary. took me a second to realize what she was talking about but i asked her what the date was, and sure enough, it is.
7 years ago today, my dad passed away. and 7 years later, i can finally say im standing on my own ground. took me a few years of being completely lost and and reckless to find myself again, but i did it. part of the reason that song lyric is the headline is because its one of my dad’s favorite songs. its always been a reminder to live your life the way you want to. not for anyone else, or to prove anything to anyone, but because its what you want. no matter what anyone tells you about life, you have to figure things out for yourself and find your own way.
after reading the note my sister wrote, it really made me look back at all my family and i have gone through and where we are now. because of how strong my mom and sister are, we made it through a lot of hardships and long time of struggling. because of the amazing support we have from all the people we consider family (blood related or not), we have been able to, and will, get through anything.
now that i’m away from home, and have been for a year, i appreciate every person who’s been there and is still there for me now. i appreciate all the hardships my family and i have been through because its only made us stronger. i’m thankful for my family and for their continued love and support while i’m away from home. my life has never been easy, and i wouldn’t have it any other way.
dad – i know you’re watching over us. and i’m sure you know how much we miss and love you. not a day goes by that we don’t think about you. and as reg said, “[we] are holding it down. we’re gangster.”
reg, ma, and javs – i cant say this enough…THANK YOU for everything. love you guys!!!
to everyone tagged in this note – THANK YOU for being a part of my life, and thank you for the continued support. let’s hope i can come back home sooner than later! i miss you guys!
