Connected by love or blood

One of the greatest gifts we are bestowed is our family. And I am one of the lucky ones.

Parents who are now friends. A brother and sister-in-law who are soothsayers. Grandparents that can counsel but joke in the same breath. And a whole bunch of aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and more to fill my cup of happiness.

As I get older, I realize the world isn't so clean and many have lost or never had a ‘blood’ relationship with some (or all) of their family.

But blood is such a tiny slice of the pie. The pie is rather large if you include those whom you love and love you back. And you can feel connected with them as much as your closest family member.

TGIF? TGFF. Thank God for Family*

*However you define it!