Family Affair

Since I moved away from my family 3 months ago, I've realized how much they ALL mean to me. I've always loved them, but now I understand why family should get 2nd place in life's marathon. (God is the winner of course) Although it comes natural to love family, it's an unexplained love. Unconditional. I love them all equally but in different ways. In addition, I learn from them all. Even the children. When I was younger, I always wanted to be with friends. Some were real friends and some were "frienemys". My term for fake wanna-be friends. A friend and enemy all in one. At the time, I felt like they understood me more and I trusted them but boy was I wrong. I now get the picture and this is how I visualize it. Friends come and go, so does money, clothes, boyfriends & even husbands, etc. But Family is always there. They help no matter how arduous the struggle. They are not fake, they aren't there to benefit themselves, they tell it like it is (keep it 100), and-most importantly-they LOVE. Just the same love you have for them, you better believe they have it for you too. And it's genuine. Friends are important in life as well, but choose them never over your family, but sensibly. Spend more time with your family if you haven't been. Have family cook-outs, reunions, holiday parties, birthday celebrations, or "just because" parties. Always help them when in need and love on them like no other. Now that's the business!