There was a time when I wanted to feel apprecitated. I wanted that the people in my life would take notice of the things I did for them. After a while you give up on that because you realize that people for the most part are selfish and will never really take the time out to notice that despite how they treat you, you are always there for them. It would hurt me that they never took an opportunity to say "thank you" or " that mean a lot to me". One would think that I would change who I am and be selfish but no. I learned that I get satisfaction not from their acknowledgement but because I know that at the end of the day I love them and I want them to be happy. Who am I to hold a grudge or let bitterness take over my life.

I have a friend that I speak to every once in a while. We have a story behind our friendship and for the most part no one understands why I entertain him. The fact is that I made a promise to him a long time ago that I would always be there. He may not be the greatest friend or the most considerate but if I can be the one person he can count on then it will be okay. We all need that one person that will be there for us when no one else is around. We all need that one person that believes in us when no one else does. I am not saying that I am that person. I know that in his life he has people all around him but it never hurts to have one more.

To make a long story short I know that we want people to be grateful for the fact that we care so much. Part of caring for them is understanding that sometimes we have a thankless job. Our job is not to remind them that we are there but just be present when those moments arise that they need us.