What it Means to be “Family Strong”
Throughout our lives, we have experienced all kinds of situations. We’ve had wonderful times of celebrations and happiness when we wanted the people who mean the most to us to be by our side! And we have had those difficult times when we needed those who care about us the most. Nine times out of ten, these people who share the good times and assist us in the “not so good” times are our family.
Hopefully your family knows you better than anyone else. Even when that is not the case, they will most likely be the ones who don’t give up on you easily, AND the ones who want to celebrate both your big and small accomplishments. The important thing to remember is that to have a strong family, make family a priority. They are not a “911 call” only when you need someone to come to your rescue. They need to be something and someone in whom you invest. Their time is just as precious as yours, and they need just as much from you as you need from them, which includes love, support, celebration, time and prayer.
A large part about being a strong family is a sense of mutual respect -- understanding that everyone has something going on in their lives. That means we can and should show up with our support and love for the ones who care and love us. It’s part of being a family. It is not an obligation; family is a privilege that not everyone gets to have.
