Foundations, if you don't stand on firm ground you will fall every time. I thank my parents for giving me a foundation strong enough to make it through the storms. I don't think I have ever given them enough credit for my strength but it comes from the love that they gave me over and over. My Mom and I fought while I was growing up but I think that is because we were so strong headed. I don't like to budge. I am stubborn. Growing up I remember if I believed in something I would stand up for it no matter how hard it was or uncomfortable. I think I lost a little of that as I got older. I lost that fire that caused me to stand tall no matter what... I am not sure when it happened... I think it was gradual. You get married, and you become a couple you are no longer a separate being and then you have children and I live for my kids... they bring me such joy and they are my greatest accomplishment. I listen to songs about wanting to leave your mark on the world... I will be satisfied that my children, strong, healthy, full of life and giving love to families of their own will be all the mark I need to leave. I hope that I have built their foundation to be strong enough to keep them standing. I hope to be here long enough to help them if it cracks because that is truly the greatest purpose in life, giving of yourself to ensure the happiness of others and in doing so you find great joy and happiness for yourself.