Who Do You Appreciate More In Your Life?

@Chevee (5905)
United States
August 25, 2008 7:47am CST
I was raised by guardians, my mother passed when I was 12 years old. Having said that.. Who do you appreciate more in your life?I appreciate my uncle (a uncle by marriage) he was kindest, sweetest man I ever have known, not only me everyone could count on him for anything, if he only had a dime to his name if you needed it he would give it to you. He taught me how to drive and help me got my drivers license, he helped me get my first car. I remember once I had to go to the hospital and my grandmother (his mother-in-law) called him to take me to the hospital no hesitation he arrived. His wife my aunt (my deceased mother's sister) on the other hand always wanted you to give her something if she did anything for you. Not my Uncle Curtis he never asked for a thing. PS.. He was also the handyman of the family he could fix anything. Cars, plumbing, lay tile, you name it he could do it. I really miss my Uncle Curtis he died a few years ago.
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@mayka123 (16584)
• India
25 Aug 08
This sounds just like my Uncle who brought me up from the age of 1. He was always Daddy for me. And he was very distantly related. His wife was my dads cousin. But that did not stop him or his wife and children giving me all the love that I needed to grow. My Daddy is no more but today I am closer to his kids than my own biological family.
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@Chevee (5905)
• United States
25 Aug 08
Reading all of these responses are great. Honestly all of them are bringing tears to my eyes. If I don't get a chance to respond to all I would like to say Thanks to everyone I work nights so I don't get a chance to get on MyLot much during the day. Again Thanks to ALL of you.
• United States
25 Aug 08
I apreciate my dad most of all. I have always been a daddy's girl. My dad and I can talk about anything. He's the one I go to with my problems,and he is always there for me even if it's just for a shoulder to cry on. He is now in his 70's and lives in Michigan in the summer,but in the winter,he and my mom pack a little suitcase and come down to their winter home. Their winter home is situated on our 3 acres here in Florida.We don't charge them anything for electricity,rent ect. We just want to be with them. My dad also is very smart and always wants to tinker around the house and yard. I let him do whatever he wants and if I'm having a good day,I go out and help him.My dad is always trying to give us money and help. We always tell him no and he used to make it impossible to tell him no. But now what I do is if he gives me money,I give it to my mom to keep and when they get home in the spring,she gives it back to him!!I can't even think of losing my daddy or my mom for that matter,it just makes me cry. God Bless the good people in our lives.
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@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
31 Aug 08
I appreciate my mom so much! I hope she will be happy every second
@fifileigh (3615)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Holy Spirit...
@MOMMASAM (1004)
• United States
31 Aug 08
i was wondering why kind, gentle people who'd give you the shirt off their back(like your uncle) are married to such different people (like his wife, your aunt)? my mother and father were flip opposites of each other. it sounds like curtis was a wonderful, wonderful man. almost like a father and mother rolled into one person. i'm glad you had this great person in your life. we'd all like to have had an uncle curtis in our own lives.
• India
25 Aug 08
Ho sorry about your mother and also your uncle only few people will be seen like that as your uncle my friend who can do all types of works in their life mainly helping others when they are really in need and helping them till they succeed. please mention your uncle name because only that will say his presence.
@Chevee (5905)
• United States
25 Aug 08
Thank You..His name was Wille Curtis, we call him Uncle Curt.
@tlb0822 (1410)
• United States
26 Aug 08
I appreciate my fiance the most. He has bent over backwards to give me what I have wanted. When I got pregnant and I wanted a house, three months later I got one. Not saying I'm really like spoiled, he just takes very good care of his family. He works constantly to provide a good life for us and our daughter. This man has made sacrifices in order to take care of his family, and is just a wonderful partner, and a magnificant father. I love him very much, and I often tell him how much appreciate what he does for his family.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Aug 08
you just described my uncle Earl and my late hubby. i had 2 men like that in my life. both gone. i miss them terribley.
@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
26 Aug 08
Hi Chevee, Your Uncle sounds like a jewel. I think I miss my Dad the most. My mom was so busy trying to raise 9 kids, that she didn't have time for nurturing. My dad was the loving parent. But I miss talking to my mom. Both my parents were amazing people. They both worked hard to raise their children and I know how much they loved their family. leenie
@magojordan (3252)
• Philippines
26 Aug 08
The people I appreciate more in my life are those who are there for me at the hardest times in my life. They are my friends who are always there for me no matter what. I'm so grateful to have them.
26 Aug 08
I really appreciate my family and friends i couldnt choose just one that i appreciate the most
• United States
26 Aug 08
Your uncle sounds like a very rare and wonderful person. You were fortunate to have him in your life. As for the person I appreciate the most, it would have to be both of my parents. My father was a very calm, even tempered man who taught all of his children the value of patience. He also had more common sense that anyone I've known. I never saw anyone put anything over on him. My mother is feisty and cute and oozing with book smarts. She taught us the value of knowledge.
@peach25 (188)
• Philippines
26 Aug 08
I'm sorry about your mom and uncle, you are very lucky to have to have them in your life. For me, I appreciate my parents a lot. My mom is really ill but she always think about me, she is willing to sacrifice just to be give me my needs, and my father, he is not a college graduate and he doesn't have a permanent job, but they give me support. And he is willing to work even in construction just to give his family what we need and most of all, to be one good example of a good person.
@jenny1220 (152)
• China
26 Aug 08
I am sorry to hear about your mother.Fortunately,you have a so kindest,sweetest uncle.Good luck to you and your uncle. In my life,I appreciate my parents and my sister more.Life is more beautiful with them.
@monkeysay (228)
• Singapore
25 Aug 08
my parents.