Ok so this post is going to be a little sappy… but I can't help it. I was doing some picture inventory tonight and it just brought my attention to something I dearly love: MY FAMILY.
I have often quoted something my dad told me on my blog but it is so appropriate. "Blood is thicker than water. But, Christ's blood is even thicker, that is why sometimes those who are a part of God's family are tighter to us than our blood family. The STRONGEST bond however, is blood and Christ blood." This is why my family is so tight. We are double blood brothers ^^
I seriously love these people! Why???? Well take a look….
These kids make me laugh! Singing, Dancing, Being Silly is the best thing to do with Family.
My Aunt is AMAZING!!! Seriously, she is a Doula and a Midwife and she is awesome at it!
These guys right here? They are the best! Always have my back and always make me laugh.
This guy has a huge heart for the Lord and for those who are lost. In fact, this was one time he took me downtown to go street witnessing!
Uncle Chad and Kerri….Just look at them. How could you not love them?? All that sass in one picture! ^^
What Dads do for their little girls birthdays….
There are some days that aren't as good as others…but we aren't going anywhere cause we are FAMILY! <3
Teaching younger cousins is a huge deal…like how to fix your hair before a picture :p
We love each other!
Great- Grandpa and babies….doesn't your heart just melt?!?
Late nights and early morning…it doesn't matter, we are there for each other.
Sister love = A bond like none other
Fishing trips is just one of many ways we bond.
Late night Campfires!!
Discover. Pursue. Question. Learn
Take every opportunity to teach, love, and invest in each other.
What a servant! It is wonderful to have family who knows how to do pretty much everything!
BE SILLY and BE REAL!
Slow down cause they won't be young for long and milestones happen every day.
I'm so thankful my family, all of them, are hard workers!
Babies and Funny faces…I hope they know I love them even when I am not there.
<3 A man who has been a huge example to us ALL
GROUP HUGS
They have always been there for me; supporting me, caring for and loving me.
Sometimes you just need to be crazy and enjoy being with each other.
Cat-fishing is a bonding experience!
Old and Young cherishing moments together.
Take the opportunity to do something different and exciting that you may never get to do again! Like a Campout!
Family members from both sides of the family united in Christ and our love for Him and each other!
My brothers and their heart for God just melts me! Every opportunity taken to witness and care for others!
Honestly, this isn't even the half of it. And these pictures probably won't mean as much to you as they do to me. One thing I see is I have been extremely blessed by God!! I know, my family dynamic is pretty extraordinary and rare, but look around! God has abundantly blessed you too! We have a lot of faults, we don't always get along and trust me, holidays are hectic! But what keeps us going? What causes us to stay close, and endure anything that comes at us? (and things have come at us) It can all be summed up in one word: CHRIST. Ya'll we serve a mighty big God. He can bring RESTORATION. He brings UNITY. He brings LOVE. He brings FORGIVENESS and MERCY. It is Him in us and working through us. It is nothing on our own. It is not by our power, or because of our family name or where we live. No, it is ALL God. These are my double blood brothers. Yes, Satan tries hard to split us apart but he can't cause "greater is He that is in [us] than he that is in the world." :)
FAMILY MOMENTS!!