Some days you hate ’em. Some days you love ’em. And on other days you probably really don’t think much about ’em. But you know what, they are always there.
Can you guess who or what am I talking about?
Your family. That’s who!
Families come in many shapes and sizes. A family can be “blended”, “extended” or maybe a combination of both. We, as individuals, can also belong to a “family” outside of our home – like a “school family”, “work family” or a “church family”. But, no matter to what type of family you belong, you play a unique role.
This is where all the fun starts. What is your role in the family?
Seems like a harmless question, doesn’t it?
I have two brothers – one older, one younger. Thus, I am the middle child. Growing up we all knew “our place” in the family. We grew comfortable and familiar with those “places”. Funny thing; as we grew older and moved out from under our parent’s roof, we had to establish a “new place” alone. A place that gave us the opportunity to discover more about ourselves – both good and bad – and others.
We had the opportunity to test our own judgement, form our own opinions and strike out on whatever path we chose. Wow, that almost sounds like being a pioneer heading out into the great unknown.
Isn’t that truly what occurs though?
It’s through our experiences we become who we are. We never really “lose” the person we were when we lived under our parent’s roof. We simply keep adding to that person, redefining and fine tuning ourselves through trial and error.
But, have ya ever noticed what occurs whenever you return home?
I get together with my dad and brothers for a golf outing almost every year. It amazes me how quickly and comfortably we all return to the role we had before we moved out! It’s like we all know our place and nothing has changed; except we’re all a bit grayer, slower, and maybe chubbier.
That’s what makes “family” so special. Love ’em or leave ’em, they’ll always be a part of you; and you of them.
A “family” is forever
– My family – taken at our wedding in 2015 ❤️
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