FAMILY -- What is family?

Have you ever heard the phrase: "You can pick your friends, but you can't pick your family?" That is SO true!!!

Family--What is family?
Most people might answer by saying a mom, dad, aunt, uncle, cousin, etc. I, on the other hand, would not answer that way. Those people might be linked to a person genetically but the title "mom" or "dad" should not automatically be given the title of "family".

I have a very unique family. You see, to me, family is the group of people in your life that show you unconditional love. For some, that might be your mom or dad. For me, that isn't the case.

As I move along through my adult years, I am learning that unconditional love is not easy to come by. I can count the number of people who love me unconditionally on one hand. Yet I know there are peopleout there who feel as if no one loves them unconditionally. So I count myself lucky to even have more than one.

I am coming toterms with my new definition of family. It isn't the ideal situation but it is my life. I love the new family that has formed around me as a result. For that I have to tell my genetic "family" THANK YOU!!!