There
are billions of people on this planet. Billions of people have pasted and
billion are to come. Each and every one of us make an impact in the world
whether one knows it or not. Not just one person has impacted me, but instead I
have learned from or desire something in a little bit of everyone. The 5 main
people that have helped shape, shift, or make me to be the young lady I am
today are my brothers, sister, and parents. I am thankful for their presence in
my life every day, no matter how much of a distance away we might be from each
other at times.
I
treasure family so much. For I have grown up in a puertorican household, I have
more family members then I can count. Although, I may not know them all or be
super close in a relationship with them I know that they love and care for me
as I do right back for them. I have to say the ones that have made and continue
to make a huge impact on my life would be my core family. Like my siblings for
example, my oldest brother Mateo, has always been my protector. I have always
known that if anyone tried to hurt me he would be there to "fix the
problem" even when not asked to. I know the events he has gone through has
made him one strong cookie, but never once have I had to question his love for
me, he would do anything for "his baby girl." Jeremy, the 2nd oldest,
on the other hand is such a goof. He has always been so silly, easy going,
loving, and a great helper. Jere (Spanish nickname that sounds like: hed-eh) is
my teddy bear. He looks big but really he has a heart of a sweet 5-year old
boy; does not always say much but has such sincere love and care always. Now my
sister, Rachel, will probably always be the one I look up to the most. She is
my best friend, councilor, shoulders, and role model. We are only 3 years apart
so though the best and worst roads in life she was and still is here for me
lean on when hurt, lost, confused, bored, happy, or plain crazy! I look up to
her because it seems she always does things the right way when I was not always
as fortunate in the choices I made. She is beautiful from the inside out and I
hope that I can be all the help as she is to me.
My
siblings are absolutely wonderful and we are all very close to one another.
Many people wonder how in the world we manage to be so peaceful and loving to
each other. I say it just goes to show how much we really need each other; our
parents did a great job showing us that. Parents are one of the most impacting
people in a child's lifetime. Whether it for the good or bad, they will have a
huge part on the outpouring of the kids life. My parents definitely are the
reason I am the way I am in many ways. Though every moment for us may not have
worked out the best, I know I love them dearly and am thankful for the positive
things they have passed down to me in their parenting. My dad has not always
made the best choices and has not always necessarily been here in my life but,
I know now that he loves me incredibly and would do anything to make sure I was
well and happy now. My dad is such a giver. He will put someone else before
himself in an instant to have that person pleased without saying a word or
expecting something in return. Now he is here for me and my siblings and will
stop at nothing to give us what we need, even if it is just some time,
laughter, love and support. Mother, oh Mother, she is one special little lady.
Raising 4 wild children can be a heck of some work but she has not and will
never give up on us. She has gone through a mess after a mess all her
life, yet she still finds room to thank God for all the wonderful things He has
blessed her with. Like she says, even if she had to go throughout all the hurts
and mistakes just for 4 reasons she would.... for us, her 4 kids, her 4
blessings. She is the strongest women I know, taking a job made for 2 and
making the most of it. She knows how to run a household keeping it clean and in
tack, that is for sure. I cannot thank her enough for the sacrifices she has
made for us and continues to make. There is no denying that I love my family,
my heroes.
Heroes are not perfect; they are just leaders choosing to make the right
choices that at times are scary to take. So thank you, I love you, and I
will... Forever and Always...<3
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