Saturday, June 7, 2014

Family

Family.... VERY important. I have had a lot of people ask me about my family. They always want to meet my parents which I find quite amusing. We are very close and I pretty much share everything with them.

I love my family. I actually come from a very big family. Mum has 9 siblings and dad has 5. I only have 1 brother...but cousins !....there are 32 of us and then of course extended. So yes huge !!  We may not always agree but I enjoy our talks and the discussions surrounding various issues.  None of us have the same ideas or opinions but we learn from each other and this is what is important and I would not have it any other way.

Not everyone has this type of family dynamic. Some people grow up not even knowing their parents or maybe they are an only child or maybe grew up in foster care. Some people have been disowned by their own family because of their sexual preferences or their religion or maybe who they have married.

Along the way I have been lucky to have met many people through my jobs, travels, schools and extracurricular activities and I quickly realized that family does not necessarily mean blood. Family can also be those who we have met along the way. Our friends become our family. This could be your best friend, your partner, your neighbor or even your coworker.

Some of the people that have become my friends over the years through varying ways have now become my family. I treat them like my own brother or sister and so I just want everyone to know that we all belong to a family. Look at your coworker, your friend, your priest, your partner and even your neighbor and you will realize that this is your FAMILY staring right back at you! These are the people who care about you who share in your joys, your sorrows, your challenges and your successes. They are your consistent supporters.

To all of the families out there, sending positive vibes your way!

Trina Martica


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