1970 Engagement PhotoRamon Alvarado and Maria Magdalena de Leon
A couple of Sundays ago Pastor was talking about his parents and how they taught him about Jesus. He encouraged all the parents, especially those not raised in a Christian home, to break the cycle of ungodly living. To bring up their children to know the Love of Jesus and experience His peace and true joy. So in the middle of service I just started thinking of all the things mom and dad has done for us so that we could have more than what they had when they were growing up. I thought of how they made a choice to bring us up to know God. I thought of how different our lives would have been if they didn't bring us up to know God.
I thought of how stubborn Mom was with making sure we went to Church every Sunday, how she kept us from having boyfriends as long as she could to protect our hearts from being broken and how she would threaten us within an inch of our lives about having sex before marriage.
I also thought of dad always working so very hard in the fields and at PG&E to provide us with everything we needed and wanted....clothes, food, $ to motivate us to get good grades, class rings, year books, $ for going to the movies with church friends, college...and even as adults helping us with purchasing vehicles and homes.
Wow! I do not know any other parents like them. None. They have never stopped giving. They have never stopped protecting us. They have never stopped wanting the best for us. They never stop. They are so generous....so full of LOVE. So in the middle of church I started weeping like a little baby. I put my head on mom's shoulders and kissed her and thanked her . Then I looked at Dad and when he looked at me his eyes were filled with tears and I thanked him too.
Elisa...Patti... Ana
We are so blessed.
This morning while driving to school I started thinking of Dad and Mom again since it is Dad's birthday and how much they love us. Then it made me think of God. Wow! If we think our parents love us a lot...HOW MUCH MORE DOES OUR HEAVENLY FATHER LOVE US?
I thought of how stubborn Mom was with making sure we went to Church every Sunday, how she kept us from having boyfriends as long as she could to protect our hearts from being broken and how she would threaten us within an inch of our lives about having sex before marriage.
I also thought of dad always working so very hard in the fields and at PG&E to provide us with everything we needed and wanted....clothes, food, $ to motivate us to get good grades, class rings, year books, $ for going to the movies with church friends, college...and even as adults helping us with purchasing vehicles and homes.
Wow! I do not know any other parents like them. None. They have never stopped giving. They have never stopped protecting us. They have never stopped wanting the best for us. They never stop. They are so generous....so full of LOVE. So in the middle of church I started weeping like a little baby. I put my head on mom's shoulders and kissed her and thanked her . Then I looked at Dad and when he looked at me his eyes were filled with tears and I thanked him too.
Elisa...Patti... Ana
We are so blessed.
This morning while driving to school I started thinking of Dad and Mom again since it is Dad's birthday and how much they love us. Then it made me think of God. Wow! If we think our parents love us a lot...HOW MUCH MORE DOES OUR HEAVENLY FATHER LOVE US?
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"Happy Birthday Vito!"
From Kati and Tori
From Kati and Tori
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Me in Daddy's arms.
FELIZ CUMPLEANOS PAPA!TE AMO MUCHO!
7 comments:
Wow! That is an awesome post, I got tears in my eyes. Most parents want the best for their children but show them in different ways. My parents sacrificed a lot as well to give me everything I wanted and provided me with the financial support for my education.
However, I wasn't brought up believing in God, but little did I know I had nothing to worry about.
I was blessed to marry into a wonderful family and I only hope that we can do the same to our future kids.
Not only did Pastor preach about that, he also said that our parents fought a lot of battles so that we wouldn't have to face them ourselves.
To take a step further, I believe your parents also fought those battles so that our kids and great grandkids and so on won't have to fight them as well.
Happy Birthday Dad!!!
Wow Kati and Tori are so extremely adorable! i can't believe how big they are! i dont remember the last time i saw them!
i didnt know your dad and my dad had the same birthday! that's cool!
Your mom looks so beautiful in her engagement picture!
Yes, we are very blessed. I don't know anyone who had such a good home situation as ours. Our parents raised us in church and taught us the value of a dollar. Not just through words, but they lived it! Sure, Dad was(is) tight, but that is SO GOOD! I find myself saying, "I don't need that." or "Who left this light on?" or "Stop waisting water!" Those are all from my awesome parents. Some people think it's anal, but it's smart and of God. We are supposed to be wise in everything. Should we pray for more money? Of course, but be a good steward of what he is blessing us with now so that he can bless us more in the future.
I don't remember mom threatening us about saving ourselves for marriage... I think it was just a given.
What! You don't remember! I specifically remember mom saying that if we came home pregnant she would kill us then herself. Of course I know she was kidding but the message was CLEAR. And when she would make us listen to James Dobson having discussions and call ins on the radio about premarital sex. Or when she would cut out articles for us to read about teen pregnancy. Hmmm...you don't remember. I remember wanting to tell her "OK OK....enough....I don't want to have sex ever!" (wink wink)
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Citrus mom - listen to what you are saying - "I don't need that." or "Who left this light on?" or "Stop wasting water!" that is so in right now with the environment and being green. I truly believe that the hard work, working hard, and the simple life style in our growing up years prepared us and I wouldn't change a thing because it is what made us what we are today. I thank mom and dad all the time - every time I pass field workers that they allowed me to do better than what they had and sacrificed everything for us, and in their own way taught us about God and life.
Oh my goodness.....I can't type, I can't swallow 'cause of the lump in my throat, and Tori is here watching me. All the memories you wrote about came flooding into my mind. I love our parents so very much. No words can describe the feelings and emotions that I feel for them. I am eternally greatful for all they have done for me. Dad & Mom.....if you ever read this..."Thank You" and I am one of four very blessed women to have you as our parents. I will do my best to pass on the legacy you have given to me to my children. They will love their Father God and will know and love their Vito and Vita FOREVER!!!
Thank you Mari for your post.....it makes me feel closer to home.
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