I should be studying but...

I was reading my mother's post (http://mrsbenning.blogspot.com/2010_03_01_archive.html) about her parents anniversary and my dad and that got me thinking about all of the relationships around me. For the most part, all of the husband/wife teams I see are absolutly perfect for each other. True, there are some that are less than stellar, but I can't think of a single unhealthy relationship that I have been a witness too. I am truly amazed at these couples.

For example, my mother mentioned how when her mom was living with us and her dad was still at his house, he would come by on almost a daily basis just to say 'hi' to his girl. I heard them quarrel quite a bit, but I knew without a doubt that they loved each other more than anything in the world. He was far from a prince charming (no offense Grandpa), but that didn't matter to her becuase he loved her.

Then there are my grandparents on the other side. Nana is Grandpa Fritz's second wife (the first having passed away many years ago). She is nowhere close to being an evil stepmother. In fact, I distinctly remember when I found out that she wasn't my biological grandmother. Nobody ever mentioned it and I got very confused. They do all kinds of things together and they are always happy.

However, the couple I see the most is my very own parents. I am so blessed to have them as parents. I cannot remember them ever actually fighting. I was talking with my roommates about this, and apparently its not the norm as I always thought it was. I always thought parental fights only lived on TV in dramatized situations. No, parents fight. My parents disagree, then one of them gives in. As a little girl who never fell asleep in her own bed, I remember distinctly my parents praying before bed. They have always put the Lord first and I think thats part of the trick. They draw closer to Him and love each other and that has created such a tight bond.

Whenever I think of how perfect a dad my dad is, I wonder where in the world am I going to find somebody to be to my children what he was to me. And do I have the strength to do everything my mom has done? (I could do an entire post on my perfect parents, but I'll save that for mothers/fathers day) I am only 19, this isn't a pressing matter right now (not even a little bit) but I have a tendency to overthink and overplan and look very far ahead. Also I go to BYU where most people either are married, engaged, or going on a mission.