Parents...

There are so many things to be thankful for in this life and one thing that I definitely thank God for is my parents.

I believe there comes an age where you truly appreciate your parents, after the tantrums of the toddler years and the talking back and rebellion of the teenage years you finally start to see just how much they've done for you. Now granted not everyone is so blessed with a fantastic set of parents, you just need to watch the Jeremy Kyle Show to see how broken some homes really are, but I have been well and truly blessed.

I didn't always used to get on with my parents and there have certainly been times where I disliked them more than anything-probably a predictable teenage stage. But I do truly love and respect them and thank God for such great parents.

I may be past the teenage years but I don't think you ever stop needing your parents or at least wanting their comfort. I came home tonight a little bit emotionally shaken up and all I did was sit down next to my Mum and pour my heart out. It's not always been like that and needless to say I am a pretty guarded person, but there are just some times that you need your Mum and I don't believe I am too old. My Dad soon joined us and the two of them said so many wise things that I would be a fool to ignore them or even take them for granted.

My parents have been the most amazing parents-they continually support me even when it gets tough-emotionally and financially; they love me unconditionally and give me the most incredibly wise advice (whether I choose to listen or not!). It's even better that I can pray with them and that they love to pray with me too. I love the fact that I can run to either of them and they will willingly pray for and with me, their prayers are so comforting.

I love my parents and I am so blessed to have them. They have been such an incredible example to me throughout the years of a loving marriage, that although has its highs and lows works so so well.

So...here's to you Mum and Dad for the amazing example you've set us children, for the love you continually pour out, for the tantrums, rebellions, back chat and rudeness you've put up with and for you're continued support in pray, in words, comfort and financially.

I love you.