Family

Faith
Ancestors 
Mend
Involved
Love
Yesterdays

The older I get the more I realize how important family is. We are there in good times and celebrations, and we're there when times get tough. We help each other remember that there is something bigger than ourselves that provides everything that we want. We are mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, son, niece, nephew, in-laws, cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles. We cherish the yesterdays yet support who we are today.We take care of each other and drop everything to mend what ails us. We listen. We love. We laugh. We cry.

This week my brother and sister in law needed help with my nephew. My sister and I jumped to be able to spend time with him. He lights up our world and the circle of listening to loving laughter is complete.

I have recently seen the intense bond between my sister in law's family and how they have rallied together to find the laughter while lovingly listening.  They are there without question to make sure her family is safe and happy.

We just had the most fun ride up to the lake. We sang songs that made us laugh and probably hurt a few dogs ears. Our stressed out and anxious mood from earlier in the day is gone.

This is what family does.