Little Old Me

As I said before, my name is Brandy Kay Parker. I am a 19 year old girl with dreams and ambitions just like everybody else in the world. So why is my story different? It's not really. But it's mine and that is all that matters. I grew up with 4 beautiful sisters and 2 amazing parents. 
I was sitting in a church meeting listening to a talk being given and something the speaker said has stuck with me and I will never forget it. Your parents are the best parents for you. I never thought about it like that. I was given the parents I have for a reason. Even through all the fights and punishments, they are still the best parents for you. Nobody else in the world can raise you and teach you the way that your parents have.
I have had my fair share of moments where I think to myself This is so unfair. I didn't do anything wrong. They just don't understand. They just hate me so they always punish me. Looking back at those moments and thoughts I regret every single one. My parents would never punish me unless they had good reason. They love me so much and they want me to be the best Brandy I can be, so they make consequences to go along with my actions. They are just in their actions. 
Along with the parenting side of my parents, I have also found my best friends. This wasn't always the case. It has taken almost all of my 19 years to realize that. I finally have the ideal relationship with my parents. My mother is always there to give me advice about life and listen to me when I need her most. I loving talking to her and I know she is only a phone call away and will come to my rescue if I asked. She is patient and kind. She has so much love in her heart that it is astounding. I never thought one person could be so beautiful too! I remember when I was little I used to pray that one day I could look as beautiful as she does. She is also forgiving. I am nowhere near perfect, but yet she loves me. Even after all my mistakes she tells me it is ok and helps me back on my feet and just wants to see me smiling again. I love her with all my heart.
My father has always been the one that I turn to when I need help with schoolwork, my car, advice about the world, and for Father's blessings. I am so grateful to have grown up with the priesthood in my home. It has come in handy more than anyone could ever understand. My dad is funny. He is always cracking jokes and making up songs and lyrics to songs. He has always been there to help me even if he just got home from work and just wants to relax. He is one of the most hardworking men I know. He is stern when he needs to be but if he can help it he would rather just have a good time. I love that my dad and I can just talk. We watch the news together every night and we always talk as adults about what is going on in the world. He doesn't treat me like a kid and our relationship has grown stronger. He is the best. 
I love my parents and I know that I would not be the person I am today if I had been given any other parents. I am so grateful that they love me. Even if we did fight and there were tears shed, I would not change a single thing. I am proud to be their daughter! I hope that the relationship we have continues to grow and that we can become even closer.