This I Believe–Pamela
Posted by jefferson8 on March 4th, 2008
I’ve always asked myself what my parents ever teach me in life. The answer always came out unknown. Ever since the very first time I asked the question and came out with no answer, I was deeply disappointed. There was really nothing to look up to in my family because it seems like everybody doesn’t show any good qualities. It’s a dysfunctional family. And I’ve never thought that that doubt and dislike would soon change into a belief in blood is thicker than water. In the summer of 2007 I was bound to a doctor’s appointment in Chicago. It was meant to happen for just a day but things got unexpectedly complicated and the appointment extended to over a week. In order to go to Chicago, I had to be separated for my family for a period of a week and live with distant relatives that live there. I was looking forward to it since I was finally spending time away from my family. However things don’t always go as expected. The first couple days came and felt awkward. The absence of my family’s presence and the alien surroundings that came to me when I woke up was saddening. I had to admit, I was homesick and more than that, I miss my family. One afternoon as I was trying to entertain myself by reading a Gardening magazine a startling question came to my mind. Do I have family? It made me laugh for the first part but an overwhelming sadness soon came afterwards. Then the idea deepened as I started to think how lucky I am compare to other people in this world. Everyday numbers of children turn into orphans. These kinds of people don’t have a brother or a sister and some might even have no family at all. These people are the ones with nobody to care for them, nobody to love them, to nobody to depend on, no family. I was in bed the next day, thinking myself to sleep. I’ve only been here for five days and it seems ironic to miss my family already when I don’t even like them that much. I started pondering for reasons why I feel this longing for them. At that moment I just started thinking about the bright side of the family. My brother can be such a jerk to me, and he’s the member of the family who I dislike the most. I realize he’s the one that teaches me to be tough and he gives spunk in my life. I learned that having a perfect life isn’t the real meaning of happiness because nothing’s really perfect and happiness really is appreciating what you have. The last night I stayed in Chicago I have concluded my thoughts. My family might not be the best in the world but they are considered a gift and blessing to me. No matter how your family makes you angry or sad, just learn to see through their flaws and learn to like them. I believe that they’re your foundation in life and no matter how much they don’t meet your expectation of a perfect family, they’re there for you. Just like the saying, blood is thicker than water.
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March 4th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Very well written, and you mkae great points. The way you talked about your brother reminds me of my sister.
March 4th, 2008 at 11:52 am
I thought your essay wsa really deep and it was on point, you rocked it keep up the good work kiddo!! ♥♥♥
March 4th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
hello pamela,
March 4th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
i know how you feel. i always want to be a way from my family. i was a way from my family for almost a month. i always wonder if i had a family. i like to help out people that are orphan my best friend in the whole world was orphan. i help him out as much as i can. that is all we can do. and every one should be thankful for every thing they have in there lives.
March 5th, 2008 at 11:20 am
i like it a lot u had a lot of good reasons.and it made it better n_n nice i like it good job !!
March 5th, 2008 at 11:27 am
true that aha =]
May 1st, 2008 at 12:24 pm
This year I am a senior at Charlotte High School, and it took me this long to understand the things that you do now. I admire your outlook about your family, and wish that I could have acquired it sooner. It defiantly would have made life up until now easier. I also use a quote from you, “having a perfect life isn’t the real meaning of happiness because nothing is really perfect and happiness really is appreciating what you have”. You did a great job on your speech - the only thing I could suggest is maybe slow down a little bit because at the beginning you went pretty fast, and I had to pause it and read it. But other than that, great job!