We are family

Heart

Prince Jackson (Diontrae), Mr. Harris (Cedric), Dixie, Charity, Ian, Yasha, Larry,  Ms. Diane,  Malcom (Malik), Michele, Tank, Ava, Tiffany, Deana,  Doody Man (Chris), Madison, Austin, Ri. FRONT AND CENTER: Jane (Tiauna)

What is family? What does family mean to you? Is it fair for family expectations to differ from other relationships? So many questions and I am sure they will derive many different answers. But my family is everything to me and I can not tell you in words what they mean to me.  In my head space, family is love, support, unconditional, honest, and pure. Sister Sledge said it best....

We are family

I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up ev'rybody and sing

Ev'ryone can see we're together
As we walk on by
(FLY!) and we fly just like birds of a feather
I won't tell no lie
(ALL!) all of the people around us they say
Can they be that close
Just let me state for the record
We're giving love in a family dose

We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up ev'rybody and sing

Living life is fun and we've just begun
To get our share of the world's delights
(HIGH!) high hopes we have for the future
And our goal's in sight
(WE!) no we don't get depressed
Here's what we call our golden rule
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won't go wrong
This is our family Jewel

My Florida family flew miles to see my daughter graduate and visit with us here in Texas. My Texas family came out to support and celebrate this joyous occasion as well.  In all our disfunction, the love shines through. No selfishness, No complaining, No fussing, just pure fun!!!! Gotsta love it!!!!!

I love each and everyone of you. Thank you.

Family: "a group of people held together by bonds of love and affection.