The Nest.

As I grew old, I began to truly see and appreciate what my parents truly did for me. Those tireless nights of working, raising a family, maintaining a home, and learning how to live in an entirely different country. I would be nothing without my parents, and they provided me more than I have ever deserved.

As I begin to leave the nest, I need to remember the things they have done for me, and think about the reasons they made the decisions they did, even if I did not agree with them.

As I begin to leave the nest, I need to remember they are growing old, and that I have to step in that role of caretaker, just as they did with me, the everlasting cycle of life, aging, and growing.

As I begin to leave the nest, I need to make them proud, and set a future for myself that can provide for the ones that I love. They’re growing old, and they need to live their life too.

As I begin to leave the nest, I need to always let them know I love them,

..and remember that I would be nothing without them.