What makes family, family? Is it those who you are related to through marriage and bloodlines? Or is it more than that? Up here in Utah, my little family doesn't have the support of all of our extended family back in Arizona. However, a close friend of mine, family was here in Provo this past week visiting there son and daughter that attend BYU. Their family has twelve children and we have grown so close to this family that we now consider them our own family as they do to us.
Today was the second youngest's baptism. It was an experience to be able to share this special moment with the family. I know that because of the relationship that has formed between our two families through love and example through actions are creating lasting ties. We can depend on them, and they can depend on us for anything that might come our way. It's an awesome experience to see this happen and grow so close to another family.
Here is a picture of us at Rock Canyon park today after a family soccer game and frisbee. We had loads of fun on this awesome Saturday.
By being open and accepting to another family our love has grown so much for others outside of our regular "family". This openness to change and difference in this life can really make a huge impact to the way we interact and view others around us. I'm so glad for the love and support of our new family.
-huntingoutdoorsguy

Family is one of the best gifts we can have in this life. I am so grateful for mine. My family is the biggest support I have. I am glad that when I have not been with them I have been able to rely on the family we have as brothers and sisters in this gospel. I am glad that our Heavenly Father knew that we would all need someone to rely on at some point, which is why he gave us families. And why he set up his church the way he did. It is set up so that we can all rely and help one another. When we are struggling we can help build each other up.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you have such a strong relationship with them. They sound like an amazing family! Thanks for sharing!!