Family!

My Host Mom

My Volleyball Girls

FAMILY, it is such a strong word with an enormous amount of meaning and emotion.  But really what does Family mean, who is the one that defines it, who was the one who put such a powerful word in such a small box.  That 'who' is society that told told all us who we should and should not define as Family.  I am about to break the intense word out of its box and define 'Family' in my own terms.

My Denver Family

I am beyond blessed with the amount of family I have.  Now, I am not talking just about my blood family who I love to death and am continually amazed by the support and joy they bring me on every day.  I have family in two different countries, a handful of States, and a few cities in Michigan.  

My Rocks in Denver

PC Lovie

How does this all work, I will tell you how I define family! It is simple! Family to me is a place or group of people I can surrounded myself by and feel love/support, share a meal, and have a place to sleep! Basically, my basic needs will be met when I am with them.  I know it sounds simply and I may be selling myself short but I find I am doing the complete opposite. I am enriching my life with individuals I CHOSE to be around, who always have my best interest in mind, give me an ear to listen, and joy to share. 

That is my family, near and far I will always have family close!