One thing I have learned from being a part of two big families is that there are many different ways to parent and establish a family. As the families get together in the summer those differences become more and more apparent.
Some parents are stricter than others. All of the families have different ideas about medicines, vaccinations, and doctors care. Our eating, exercise, and clothing choices are different. Each family has different standards for movies and music. There are a few common threads. All of the parents love their children and try to do what is best for their children. All of the siblings love and respect their parents and want what is best for their parents. All of the siblings grew up together.
There is no place like family to learn to accept and appreciate all of the wonderful differences the world has to offer. I have learned that there are a million good ways to be a good mother and father and that is a beautiful thing.
3 comments:
so true....Joesph birthday present will be there next week give him my love just been out of my mind busy and have had the gift for 2 weeks....but the room is done and you gave me permission to get it out late ...still getting ready for the wonderful invasion of my kids and grandkids...love you forever and ever you will ALWAYS be my gal. MOM xoxoxox
That's one of the best things about free agency too. You find and make a family that you are comfortable with and you make your happiness.
Amen to it all; this was a sweet post. It's all true that families are different but then similar too.
Blessings!
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