Family--our deep foundation and life long support

Author
Karla Solano

As we get older life tends to become more complex and sometimes the experiences become difficult to endure. We begin to see our parents get older and more fragile; and it becomes hard to grasp the idea that one day they might no longer be here to give us their love and support. I, for one, had never thought of the day that they may no longer exist on this physical plane; because in my mind I still think they are strong and healthy. But life has a way of showing you how things could change in a split second, when you least expect it.

Today’s events have made me realize how much my family means to me so I would like to share a moment in time when I realized that there is nothing more powerful than the bond family can give…

A simple fall on an icy road can make any strong man feel vulnerable, especially when he sees that a fractured leg will impede him from going about his daily business as easily as he used to; and yet he maintains a strong façade in order not to show his daughters how hurt he really is inside. As I look into his eyes I see sadness and a sense of worry to hear that his leg needs to be operated on. As I look around the room I see my sisters, mom and I just being next to my dad, giving each other emotional support, expressing pure love without saying it and it makes my heart warm to know that no matter how worried we all are, the strength of our love will help him feel strong during this time when he feels the most vulnerable.

I know everything will be ok and with time he will heal, but while I’m going through this experience I can’t help but realize that we must cherish every waking moment with love, gratitude and peace; Enjoying those precious moments with our family, making sure to always show our affection and our appreciation for the strong love bond and foundation that they have given us. Learning to forgive anything that may have caused us to drift away from them and making an effort to re-connect with that life-long support called family.

Family is the most precious thing we can have, for they are always there by our side during tough times and happy experiences. The love and support of our family has no comparison and should be cherished with the utmost respect and care.

I urge all of you to take a moment and make a conscious effort to be expressive of your love for your family. Don’t let a day go by without letting them know how wonderful it is to have them in your life. And if you haven’t talked to your family in awhile, leave your pride aside and show them how much you have missed them and re-connect with them. Life is too short so don’t wait until is too late to let those important people in your life know how much they really mean to you.