See this guy right here? He’s my biological father and I had the opportunity to meet him for the first time since birth. I always figured that I would be somewhat angry then day I meet him face to face, but when the time actually came, it was a somewhat different experience. As he walked towards me, he had a giant smile on his face, and when I put my hand out for a handshake, he pulled me in for a hug. I’m not going to lie; the reunion was very awkward. It was full of silence and staring at each other. But this experience taught to appreciate what I have in life. He left his family and what he had, and instead carried around a baby picture of the son he’s never had the chance to hold. But he seems to have his life together now with his wife in Guam and im happy for him. This experience also taught me to cherish what life has given us. Although I never grew up with my biological dad, I know who my true father is. I know who was there to raise me as his own son and guide me through life like any dad would.
This is my mother and father. They are perfect for each other in every way. He treats my mother the way any wife should be treated. He loves her and all her children. We all embrace him with open arms as our father.
Now look at this family. When I say family, this is an important term in my life. We are a happy bunch. Although we have our bickering here and there, at the end of the day, we all love each other because we will always have each other. And although I do not have a full-blooded sibling, I consider all of them to be my true younger siblings. I love them all to death and wouldn’t want anyone else.
Aside from my family at home, I also have my extended family. They are not only my cousins, but they are like brothers and sisters to me as well. They are always there for me when I need them and I will always cherish the time spent with this clan :)
And finally, I am also thankful for my beautiful girlfriend. The love of my life; My best friend; My second half; My everything. I would never give up on her and I would never even dream of leaving her. I can’t imagine my life without her, and I wouldn’t be able to imagine what it would be like to leave behind the love of my life. After growing up without my dad, I told myself that I would never do anything like that to anyone I loved. And now I’m 4+ years with my first girlfriend, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Although meeting my biological dad was an important moment in my life, it turns out that it was not a turning point in my life. No matter what, I would never trade the life I have for anything else because I love how my life turned out so far.
Life has many lessons to teach me, but I’ve learned that life is better when you make the best of what you have. It is easy to focus on the negatives, but once you learn to turn your attention to the positives aspects, life will become much better. Love is something to be cherished, whether it is for your parents, siblings, family, special somebody. So love life, and enjoy what you have in your life.
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