Family

I heard a quote once, "Family isn't always blood. It's the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile, and who love you no matter what."

That quote has always meant a lot to me. And it's true. Family isn't just the people you are related to by blood. And I'll be honest, there are some people in my life who are more to me than just friends. I don't just talk to them because there's no one else to talk to. I don't just hang out with them for the sake of hanging out. No, I treat them like they are family. Why? Because they love me, they accept me, they make me smile. And I want to do the same for them; I want to love them, make them feel accepted, and make them smile. :)

The thing about family is that sometimes there are rough spots when not everyone gets along, and sometimes there are hard days... but no matter what, family still sticks together in the end. 

I just got to spend 3 days with my speech & debate family. Memories that are made with this family are the best memories in my life thus far. 

I have a big family. And I feel so incredibly blessed.