After the week I've had the first thing I did the day after was go visit both my parents at their jobs. I just needed to be close to them. Like when I was a kid and I'd scar up my leg from falling off my bike the first people I ran to were my parents. Things don't change!!
Scared and still in shock I ran to my parents and they made me feel better, just like they used to when I was a little kid. It's that bond with the family that is simply special. It's not just genetics, it's not just the bind by law or tax exempts, no it's that spiritual connection that no matter what FAMILY is FAMILY. No matter how far you go, how bad things get, your family will not change.
You can change houses, jobs, even switch up your language if you please, but you can't change your family. Families are truly eternal and forever. No doubt about it.
I've had a period in my life where I'm very sure I was going against the wishes of my family with my behavior and character. I pulled away from them at every chance I got. But at the end of the day, when all was said and done, when I finally stopped acting like a knuckle head I realized my family came first. And even more important, my family had been always there.
Compared to a year and a half ago, I'd say our relationship has grown immensely. Regaining that mindset and deep foundation that families are eternal has helped me so much. When I joined the church my family was so supportive. And it's a blessing because I know some people out there aren't so lucky to have that support. It truly woke me up to what was in front of me and the biggest blessing our dear Heavenly Father had given through it all, and that was family.
Whether you live 2500 miles away in Nevada or Utah and your family is in Maryland, or you live 15-20 mins away, your family is always there. That bond is probably one of the only bond that can wrap around this entire beautiful world of ours.
I don't know where I'd be without my family. And honestly family doesn't always constitute mother father, brother sister, etc... But family or extended family can be those friends, or church members, or co workers who have just been there for you. I have quite a few friends I consider as family who have been there for me through it all. I have members in my church I consider like family. Family is whatever you choose it to be. Our species is built around groupings, and tribes and more importantly Family. We can't do it alone. there's no way possible. If we were able to do it alone, emphasis on family and bonds of friendships would not be.
My family, both genetic members, and extended members I don't know where I'd be without them. I don't know if I'd be the man I am today without the lessons of my parents my grandparents my sisters, and friends. I'd have nothing without them, because no matter how much money you have, how many cars or ammout of clothes you possess, at the end of the day it doesn't mean anything without your family.
This is my family. I know I haven't seen eye to eye on everything with them, but I have no idea where I'd be without them. Moments where I was upset or in pain I know that I can come to them for anything. We're an older family now, all of us in our adult years, and I think now that my sisters and I are learning the world and finding ourselves, nothing will be more important than that core group in the picture to the left.
One day I'm going to have my own family, and one day I'll have kids and a wife, but I know that no matter what, I can go to my parents and my sisters and my grandparents for anything. They're going to be there to guide me through the darkness. Because simply put life isn't easy. But with strong faith in a heavenly father and a family, anything is possible.
I challenge you all no matter how bad or good your relationships are with your family, try to do something that could make it a bit better. Give them a call or a text or a Facebook message. Shoot them an email. Anything. I know just hearing from my parents on some days can change my entire mood. So I challenge you today to make a move to better your relationship with your family members.
The Artist-
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