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Family.

Comfort. Closeness. Kindness. Oneness.

Challenging. Suffocating. Enraging. Evolving.

Family is a precious gift from God. People He knew we would need for all of life’s journey. Sometimes they’re blood. Sometimes they’re not. Most of the time they are indescribable.

I’m lucky to have a close family. Lucky for us we know close doesn’t mean without conflict. That’s one of the benefits of family. To have people to love you through conflict.

Not just through conflict but in the midst of it…

Not just in the midst of a conflict but in the end when you feel completely different than when the struggle began.

I’m humbled to have family. Loved ones not only to celebrate the highs of life or trudge through the lows of life with but to live life with every day. That’s another benefit of family. To have others to walk this earth with.

Not just through the big moments….

Not just in the day the day to day…

I’m fortunate to have family. Loved ones who challenge me to live better today than yesterday. That’s a benefit of family. To have people who make you a better person.

Not just on the high mountain tops…

Not just in the depths of the valley….

I’m forever grateful to have family. Loved ones who I don’t always agree with but always agree to love. That’s a benefit of family. To have others who will love you no matter what.

Praise God for family.

Thankful not just for my earthly family, but to be the daughter of the King of Kings.

We are precious in His sight. His children. His family.
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