A Good Reason To Keep Good People In Your Life

After agreeing with someone in my 9 percent, I really do believe people are put in your life for a good reason.  I also believe that it's up to you do decide who actually stays and who goes.   I've seen plenty of times where people would let good people go out of their lives.  Now that's what I call "Blocking your blessing".  I made it a point to keep those who benefit me in every aspect of life.  I never tried to wonder what a person can do for me financially, but I got to know those people and the good qualities they have in them.  The people I'm talking about can be put into two categories, family, and friends. 

First, your family are your blood relatives.  No matter how much they get on your nerves, you're still related.  I really love this category because no matter how distant you are, you can still find support when you need it in this group.  This group can help make sure you stay out of trouble and help you out in emergency situations.  It doesn't always have to be in extreme situations.  I can appreciate the small things like taking me to band practice or attending the concerts.  I remember my dad committing to driving the band instruments to the football games.  I also remember my mom immediately putting me on her car insurance and tossed me the keys to her new car when I had car problems hours before my senior prom. 

I have family that supported me all the way through school.  Whether it's an uncle from Dallas who appears to be as excited as you are for you going through school or your wife who supports you in every way to get through every step in life.  There were some who have helped me financially.  There are times when things get a little rough and you have more than just a little bump in the road.  You can really appreciate having someone who can help you when you need it. The point is, make sure you stay close to the right people in this group.  Make sure you know there are also family members who will try to knock you down if you let them.  I don't need to talk about these people because they know who they are.

Next, there are your friends.  These people are basically just like your family.  The main difference is that you aren't blood relatives.  The people in this group have a good chance of knowing more about you than your family does.  These people can be around you more than anyone.  When I was stationed in Beaufort, SC, I had no family with me.  I can really appreciate the friends in my life.  I had this, "We are in this together" type of feeling with these people.  These were the only people I had when I was stationed overseas during Christmas time.  Although it was great to talk to my mom, dad, brother, and sisters on the phone super-long distance with a few seconds delay, it was still great to have someone there with you to ease that crappy feeling of being so far away during that time of year. 

These people come in you life right when you need them.  When I was in school, I had people who helped motivate you through class and make sure you keep your head on straight.  I know there was a couple, just a couple, of times where I felt like finding something else to do in order to support my family.  Some of these people have helped me find a way to stay on track.  Now I can sit back with my accomplishments.  I can only imagine the regret I would feel if would've felt if I didn't finish.

I can honestly say I don't have many aquaintances in my life.  I see an aquaintance as a gateway between being one of your friends or a learning experience of someone you don't need in your life.  I believe with the human race we need each other, whether you believe it or not, in order to survive.  You have to make sure you find the right combination of people to be around you that will help make sure you're successful.

Whole point of this is to let you all know that I thank God and say thank you to all of my family and friends in my life and everything you've done even the ones who brought negativity in my life.

This is my say of making up for not giving a speech during my graduation party.

Merry Christmas.