Definition of Family

Many times I have wondered how I could define Family. As I have tried to do so I always find that the English language is not vast enough(or I just don't know the right combination of words) to do it justice. However, I do know what it means to me and how important it is in order to feel true joy in this life. I don't think that I understood that until I was a wife and mother. I am truly blessed to be a woman and be so close to everyone in my family.

Family to me is. . .

*being excited to wake up and see smiling faces ready to play

*a tight squeeze at the end of the day

*someone to hold my hand for no reason at all

*someone to cry with me, or let me cry while they hold me

*having a reason to get ready for the day

*a listening ear when I need to talk through a problem or decision

*having someone see the potential in me when I can't

*laughing with each other until our sides ache and our eyes are wet

*inside jokes

*understanding each other without saying a word

I thank my Heavenly Father every day for my beautiful family and all those friends who have become my family through the years. I would not have made it through many of my trials or be who I am without you. Thank you for being my family, I love you!