NOT ENOUGH
Lately I've been thinking about how much time I spend with my family. And the answer that I found was "not enough". I live in the same house with them and I talk to them, but do I really care about them. Well, of course I do, but a lot of times I don't show it. People in our generation, especially us teenagers, are always sooo busy. I know with sports, practices, school, friends, and church, I don't have much time for family. BUT I need to make time for them because they're going to be with me forever. Last night I was watching my younger brother and his friend and I realized that I love him more than I put on. Even though he may make me late to school or argue with me, I still love him and I'm glad that HE is my brother. He's four years younger than me, so of course it is hard to be on the same page as him, but from now on I'm really going to start trying alot harder to be more involved in his life. And hey, who could make a better older sister than me?haha... I also have had a lot of time to miss my older brother, Jared, since he's gone to college. He goes to Purdue, but it seems a billion miles away because I only see him once a week at the most. I admire and look up to him soo much. He came home on thursday and had supper with us. He is such a great older brother and I need to be the same great older sister to my younger brother. I also love my parents so much. They are my biggest fans in everything I do. I was shopping with my mom last night and yes she me bought me clothes. BUT when I was in the changing room, I was listening to this other girl talk to her mom and I was appalled. She was being such a snot. I just don't understand how ppl can be like that and I am so glad and thankful that my mom is willing to go shopping with me. And my dad, he is so smart. He knows the most stuff about sports and history. When it comes to sports, I don't listen to him as much as I should. He's trying to mentor me, but for some reason I have such a hard time taking criticism from him. He's my father though and he loves me, he just wants to help me. Which brings me to my main point. My heavenly father loves me just as much. He loves me so much that He gave His life for me. Lately I haven't spent enought time with him. I do my devotions and pray. He should be my #1 priority, so many times though, HE's not. I was thinking about how many times do I think about God during a day and the answer was: NOT ENOUGH.
I was reading a book and it said that this guy didn't go 15 minutes in a day without thinking about God. That's how i want to be. I want to strive to make Jesus Christ my number 1 priority.
-Dani
posted by Dani @ 9:03 AM
6 Comments:
I know exactly what you mean, especially the sports criticism. I also miss my two sisters very much. There's one problem though...how can you like Alan? He's so annoying! jk:)
yeah i was actually thinking about that the other day. i can't remember the last time i ate dinner with my family, and i "never have time" to go to my brothers' tennis matches and stuff...but then, half the time i'm just out doing things with my friends. i've been thinking about the fact that this is my last year with them, and i hardly have time to talk to them. hmmm, something needs to change.
You are a great gal, Dan-yal. I am sure that you are a great older sister.
I have thought many times about this sort of stuff. (Not being an older sister; being an older brother.) I hope that I am leaving a good legacy on my younger sisters.
on the family note.... we are often guilty of taking those relationships for granted because we know they'll always be there. for example: we'll yell at our family for the littlest things, but for the same thing, we wouldn't yell at for our friends.
i hope this makes sense.
We're all guilty of this, but it's just so hard some times to make the time. And juli "yes" I always seem to get so irritated with my family for the littlest things...
Danielle... I love your family too!!! Especially Alan Pal! and brother Matt 2!
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