The best families are the ones we choose.
We are all born into
a family. It is a given that we have
parents and grandparents. Whether they
are present or not, whether we know who they are or who they are not, we still
have them. Biologically we must have
them or we would not be here. Some of us
have brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews with the list going
on and on. I have all of these. They are all wonderful in their own
right. In fact my female cousins and I
try to plan a girls trip every year. I
love them and I love spending time with them. However the family I am closest
to are the ones I am not even blood related to.
My family consists of a handful of very close friends, my
mama and papa, and my awesome daughter.
I live with my girlfriend Carlita.
We stated living together several years ago and we have turned out to be
pretty good roommates. We are very
different people but I think we a good fit as roommates go. My best friend is a dude. We get along nicely and our relationship has
grown from work mates to friends. He
shares his family with me and they are most generous with their kindness. I can count on my friend to tell me the truth
about things even when I really don't want the truth. He is honest and the most giving person I
know. My mama and papa are awesome
people. They are very supportive and
have always been there for me when I have needed them. They have shown up through the years for all
the good and bad stuff. I must admit
that I have probably not thanked them enough for all they have done for and put
with in respect to me. I will have to
make a point to do that more. My really
incredible daughter is the most precious family member I have. We are very different and in a few way
alike. She is by far braver than I. She will take risks in her life that will be
rewarding whether she is successful in them or not. I have learned so much from her and continue
to do so. I guess we learn from each
other. All of us.
I love all of my family.
There is never enough time to let them all know that. I should get on that, telling them I mean how
much they each mean to me and how they have each enriched my life.
