love, unity, strength, hope, tears, laughter, joy, sorrow, hugs, kisses, punches, apologies, support, respect, fun... but mostly love
This is me.
This is my family.
My family is my home.
Home is with my family.
The school where we learn to learn
The playground where we imagine and discover
The sanctuary where we confess and confide
The work environment where we sweat and struggle
The laboratory where we experiment and fail
The jungle where we adventure and endure
The business where we risk and gain
The garden where we toil and grow
The fortress that withstands and makes free
The shelter that provides and protects
The center of our existence.
WHY?
L. Tom Perry
of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
April 2003
"We need to make our homes a place of refuge from the storm, which is increasing in intensity all about us. Even if the smallest openings are left unattended, negative influences can penetrate the very walls of our homes."
My own family is... futuristic. How futuristic? Only heaven knows. I've spent my life learning about families. I mean... I grew up in one. A fairly functional one- as families come. I should know everything, right? Maybe not... What do I want to be a part of my family? What don't I want to be a part of my family. I am really in the midst of my pre-family adventure. I'm learning what success in the family means. Why do we need families? What purpose do they serve? What purpose should they serve? How do we fulfill these purposes? Ultimately, What makes a family whole? ¿Una familia entera? As I explore the idea of familial unity and wholeness, constructive feedback, comments, and critiques are welcomed.
Consider this the ribbon cutting, the ceremonial snip, of my "Familia Entera" adventure via blog.
*snip*
