My Sixteenth Birthday It was late January, 2000, a memorable time of my life. It was Super Bowl Sunday and one of the coldest days we had in a while. The ice and snow in the trees made is look like a winter wonderland outside. My family and I were settled in the den, feeling the warmth of the wood burning in the fireplace, anticipating the long awaited football game. However, I had other things on …showed first 75 words of 637 total…

…showed last 75 words of 637 total…love for this precious puppy. I held her so close to me, never wanting to let go. Then a thought ran across my mind as I watched my parents looking at me with smiles of happiness. This same feeling of love that I was experiencing was only a fraction of the love that they have for me. I will always remember this day, the day that I realized a parents unconditional love for a child.