Honor Thy Father and Mother

Today I was going through my planner trying to find an afternoon to have lunch with a few friends. While flipping through the pages I realized something. This week is going to be really busy, thus going by really fast. Next week is pretty open, but I'm sure that'll change really fast. The week after that is the last week of school and when all the craziness starts. I suddenly started freaking out.

It's that feeling where on one hand I could not be more excited to get back to the streets of Tokyo, see friends I haven't seen in nearly a year, and be on my own. On the other hand, I'm suddenly terrified and wishing I had more time with my parents. These last couple of months they have been AMAZING. As hard as I know it must be for them, they have let me have freedom. They let me spend time with my friends and go out with Gene nearly every single night...ok...literally... every night. ha. I have 3 weeks with them. They have given me WAY more than I could ever dream of. They love me even though I don't treat them the way I should all the time.

I haven't been home for father's day since 2005. This year will be no different. I think I've been so concentrated on honoring them with my life that I've neglected to honor them with my presence and appreciation.

Lord, help me not be selfish. Help me honor my parents the way they deserve to be honored.
Amen.