April 20th 2014 was possibly that day for me. My dad's surprise 50th birthday party was so profoundly blessed it went beyond my expectations. It was so amazing to see my whole family in such good spirits. I had never seen my mom and dad so proud. My friends that came to show their support made it even more special. Since that day I know everything shifted for the better. My family and friends are more than just people in my life, they are a gift from God and I will cherish them forever.
It feels good to be able to do things for your parents while they are still alive. I was going through Instagram posts last week and somebody posted the question "What was the last thing you said to your mother?" The replies to that post were heartbreaking. So many people will never have the opportunity to do something for their parents because they have passed away. For those of us that still have that opportunity, I think it is so important to show gratitude to the people that raised us. I love my aunt and uncle so much, because I always think back to how good they were to me when I was growing up.
When I was growing up I spent all
my school holidays at my grandparents' home until they both passed
away. I may not remember everything that happened but I do know that I
always felt good and cared for in the hands of my dad's siblings.
Sometimes, even when we don't have much, our mere existence is a
blessing to someone else' life. We need to guard the aura we project to
other people. Kindness really does go a long way and I'm learning that
myself and just hoping that my words, existence or being does not bring
hurt to anybody out there. 
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