It occurred to me last night while celebrating a friend's engagement, that my family extends beyond blood lines. As I sat back and watched the festivities, I realized that I love and deeply care about many of the people in that room. While I may have known them for many years, it is only in the past several that we have begun to let down our walls and really share our lives. As I celebrate the impending nuptials of one couple and the brand new engagement of another, I celebrate as if they are my own children. I share happy hearts with their parents. I embrace the dear friends who are equally a part of this extended family.
Love is a beautiful thing. And when my earthly family disappoints, as they will, or when I am not feeling very loving towards myself, which I will, then I know that there is one source of unconditional love that I can always count on ~
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. (Psalm 118:1)
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