I do love my parents. : )
My parents and I have different ways of seeing/looking at things. And I think i've been very hard on them. Hard actually isn't the word. I look on them harshly with very high expectations and I find that of all people, I judge them the most. It's not the way I want to be. But I expect a lot from them.....and when I find that their words don't match their actions, I really take it to heart. And it really influences me. Their actions, as much as I would like to not affect me...do affect me. Their fighting and arguing...have really hurt me. And with each new thing, it adds to the thickness/spaces/gulf between us. Through these thick spectacles I look through.....I dont' really see them...as who they are, who God made them to be, children of God that are learning just like me.

But today.... I was able to take those spectacles off long enough to catch a glimpse... :)
and I saw that God has been answering my prayers all along. I've been praying for my parents for many years...for their marriage, their relationship with one another and with the Lord. How many nights, I've prayed that they may stop arguing. And they haven't completely....stopped arguing...but I know that they are listening to one another and the house I know hasn't been so peaceful from as far back as i can remember. Anyways...I was talking with my mom today (a God-gift) When I heard her share, my heart was full of praise cuz I knew that He's working in my mom's heart! ( I guess He's always been...and I just never take off my spectacles to see it) Things are not perfect now. But oh wow...I just feel it's a miracle how something seemingly impossible...is now...happening...and God's moving us to desire more of Him : ) My mom's sharing/testimony really made me think and want to move on : ) haha isn't that what the Holy Spirit does? He blesses you to bless others...and when you share about Him, others can't help but worship and give God the glory :) Hallelujah : )