I am finding out more and more these days just how important it is to say things to the people you love. I'm not talking about appologizing or explaining things, although that is always a good idea :)
I'm talking about simply making sure those around us are aware of how much we love them, care about them and appreciate them. I think most of the time I think that I relay that info. But unless it is said directly, you would be surprised that people are sometimes left wondering what you really feel about them.
I think we just take them for granted in that we assume they know how we feel.
I have a good friend who always makes it a point to tell me that she misses me and loves me. Until I became friends with her I never really did that much. I thought I did until I realized how surprised I was to hear it from her. It does feel good every time she utters those words....I miss you. It is a reminder that although far away she really does hold our friendship dear to her heart.
I've been working on my family lately :) I want them to know just how much I really do love them and care for them. Adam's family don't even hug each other...at least I don't see it much. Do they really know how much they are loved and appreciated by us?? I don't know. I would hate to make the terrible mistake of assuming that they know. So for that...we love you.
So from now on, I vow to be more open with my feelings. Call it a new year's resolution. Call it pregnancy mushiness. Call it what you want. The people that I know and love need to hear how much I value their friendships and love. I know when I hear it back I feel pretty good for the rest of the day.
Always appreciative even if I don't show it,
Alyson
