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We learn so many valuable lessons in life. Unfortunately,we learn some of those lessons too late and some of them don't register with us until later in life. As a kid growing up in Northern Illinois my life was so much different than the lives my parents were raised up in. We were not rich but we had all we needed and were provided for by hard working parents that did what they had to do to give us the necessities of life. I am grateful we were not raised like most of the kids in today's world. We were not spoiled and did not think that we had to have the best of everything. We appreciated everything we had and knew that if we wanted something in this life we had to work for it. My dad worked 2-3 jobs to make sure we were dressed nice for school and church and had 3 meals a day around the table with the family. (imagine that!)
No, our lives were not perfect ( I am speaking on behalf of all my dear cousins who had a good ole Holt boy for a father) There were turmoils and hard times for all that had dealings with the Holt/Williams clan. Lots of emotional conflicts and ghost of the past that filtered in and triggered many outbursts that sometimes did not end well. We have all endured them and if I may speak for all,we have turned out to be exceptional people! I don't think you will find too many people left in this harsh world that are as loving and sensitive as us Holt's. Yes I said it,we are wonderful folks that have weathered the mental issues without the help of a psychiatrist or psychoanalyst (for that would be a sin!) I think we turned out to be pretty cool! We are generous,caring,family oriented and most of us are hard workers that are willing to lend a hand if needed and trust in God for His guidance.
So what is the point? We have learned from these things and grown. I want to give us all a pat on the back for being tough,honest and understanding despite our past. We did not become serial killer's,nut cases,or any of the other things that most people use to defend themselves of their bad behaviour. We didn't blame our mother's or father's(maybe once in awhile) we just got on with our lives as best we could and were grateful for what we had. As a result I think we have started bonding with each other more over the past few years and I know I am starting to feel a little "clingy" as our family shrinks in size. And so that is my point! We need each other! Don't let petty things come between you and your family members. It is not worth it! We need to hold on to each other and treasure our time together. We have a gift,a big bunch of great people with a wild mix of issues that have managed to still love each other!
So here is a recap,it's okay to be a little nuts,deal with it and don't inflict it on other's. Now if you'll excuse me I think I will take my medication and take a nap! Love You!
No, our lives were not perfect ( I am speaking on behalf of all my dear cousins who had a good ole Holt boy for a father) There were turmoils and hard times for all that had dealings with the Holt/Williams clan. Lots of emotional conflicts and ghost of the past that filtered in and triggered many outbursts that sometimes did not end well. We have all endured them and if I may speak for all,we have turned out to be exceptional people! I don't think you will find too many people left in this harsh world that are as loving and sensitive as us Holt's. Yes I said it,we are wonderful folks that have weathered the mental issues without the help of a psychiatrist or psychoanalyst (for that would be a sin!) I think we turned out to be pretty cool! We are generous,caring,family oriented and most of us are hard workers that are willing to lend a hand if needed and trust in God for His guidance.
So what is the point? We have learned from these things and grown. I want to give us all a pat on the back for being tough,honest and understanding despite our past. We did not become serial killer's,nut cases,or any of the other things that most people use to defend themselves of their bad behaviour. We didn't blame our mother's or father's(maybe once in awhile) we just got on with our lives as best we could and were grateful for what we had. As a result I think we have started bonding with each other more over the past few years and I know I am starting to feel a little "clingy" as our family shrinks in size. And so that is my point! We need each other! Don't let petty things come between you and your family members. It is not worth it! We need to hold on to each other and treasure our time together. We have a gift,a big bunch of great people with a wild mix of issues that have managed to still love each other!
So here is a recap,it's okay to be a little nuts,deal with it and don't inflict it on other's. Now if you'll excuse me I think I will take my medication and take a nap! Love You!
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