Topic: Love
Source: Yesterday, on
April 14, 2012, I was baptized for the first time. I never knew so many people
cared about me. All my nuclear family was present, and a lot of my friends were
there, giving their love and support for me too.
Relation: Our Cultural Anthro
book discusses families in different areas of the world. It describes how
various families love individuals in their family or if love is even present at
all in family life.
Description: Waiting in the
back room, I was nervous. I had butterflies going through my stomach before I
even stepped through the door. Since I was just being baptized I knew I
shouldn’t be so anxious, but for some reason I was. With the door opening, I
suddenly became even more worried that I might slip or that I might forget how
to pronounce my own name. When I walked out the door and saw that most of the
crowd was composed of my family or people I knew, I was immediately relieved. I
saw all their eyes fixed on me. Their smiles and tears were so comforting, and
it was then that I knew everything was going to be okay. And it was. I said my
name without messing up. Papa John asked if I had anything else to say. I did,
as I shouted I was a Jesus Freak into the microphone. Everyone thought that was
funny.
Analysis/Comments:
A
lot of people take love for granite. I used to be one of these people. It took
me until I was knee deep in water to realize that there are a lot of people
outside of my nuclear family that truly love me. Love comes in many different
forms from many different people. I learned that my mom and dad love me no
matter what I am doing. And if it is proven to be morally right, my parents
love me even more. My friends love me when I stand up for what I believe in. As
long as I’m doing something that shows who I truly am, my friends will show
their love for me too. All this hit me like one giant lightning bolt as I was
dunked into the water. I came up and saw my family and friends so proud of me;
they were crying, smiling, and clapping with love and joy. It was then that I
realized love comes in different forms from different people.
It is nice to see that you surround yourself with people that love and support you. Usually when I think of love, I think about the cheesy Hollywood romance films. It was quite refreshing to hear about the love you share with friends and relatives.
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