I am a huge fan of “Family” quotes. I wanted to take a moment and share some with you. To me, family is everything. It is the foundation that built me, the love that has shaped me and the rock on which I can always fall back on. Throughout my life I have watched my family evolve into what is the most precious thing I have to date.
- Family – Where life begins and love never ends
- The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing
- Family – We may not have it all together, but we have it all
- Family is not about blood, it is about who is willing to hold your hand when you need it the most
- Family is family, whether it’s the one you start out with, the one you end up with, or the family you gain along the way.
I suggest you take a moment and draw your family tree. You may be surprised to see the list of parents, cousins, nieces, nephews, etc. that are there. If your family is small, try adding leaves to your tree that include your complete tribe. Do you have a family friend that has been like a sister or aunt to you? Do you have a best friend that has helped you raise your children? They are all leaves on our trees.
When you get a moment, send a note to your tribe and let them know what they mean to you. Here are my little notes:
To my parents: “Thank you for teaching me to eat with a fork, to wipe my own butt, to get up when I fell down and to laugh so hard my belly hurts. Thank you for teaching me that this life is a beautiful gift and then telling me to go live it”
To my sons: “You may not have the same eyes or smile as me, but from the very first moment, you had my heart.”
To my grandchildren: “Trying to explain how much I love my Grandkids is like trying to count the stars”
To my cousins: “God made us all cousins because he knew our parents couldn’t handle us as siblings.” Thank you for being my first playmates and now my greatest friends.
To my extended family: “Family is much more than a word – It’s a feeling of warmth and love that neither time nor distance can change.” Thank you for always being on the other end of the phone, a text, or an e-mail.
To my husband: “You are my forever and always”. God knew what he was doing when our paths crossed. There is no one more patient, loving, understanding, strong, or crazy than you.
To my friends (Both near and far): “Friends go like waves on the ocean, but the true ones stay like an octopus on your face” Hahahaha… and this is why we are friends!
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