I thought it would be fun to introduce my family to you and list some things that I love about each of them. In this current climate, I think it's better to start focusing on the positives because it is all too easy to point out the flaws in others.
Here we goooo.. 😁
Momma - [Janice] This is the most important of all my family members. She is the one person in my life that I know always has my back. We don't always get along, but we know how to burn the past and make things right with each other. She is the most giving person that I know. An excellent cook. I am proud of the woman that she is. She has been through a lot of crap, some of which I myself have put her through. I could never repay her for what she's done for me.
Dad - [Tom] His sense of humor is what I love the most. He can always make you laugh. The jokes and sayings are corny, but you're going to laugh. He is the person I got my free spirit from. He loves his family and is a great grandpa!
Step-Mom - [Angie] I got lucky in the step mom department. She is a very giving person and loves her family immensely. She will bend over backwards to help you. An excellent party planner!
Sister - [Kristy] This is my older sister. She is a protective sister. She beat up a guy on the bus because he pushed me. I was only 5 years old at the time. She is also an excellent mother and raises her kids very well. She's also super artistic and crafty. I hope I am half the mother she is.
Brother in law - [Rick] He is super motivated. He has his own business and does very well in it. I admire his drive.
Brother - [James] He is the oldest of my younger siblings. He has a big heart and loves his fiance and chickens more than anything. I'm proud of the man he's become.
Sister in law - [Lori, James Girlfriend] She is not actually my legal SIL yet, but she totally deserves a spot on this list. She has a beautiful soul. She is so good for my brother and will make an amazing mother some day!
Brother - [Cody] He has a great sense of humor and was one of the sweetest kids when he was younger. He is also a great father and husband. He is in the Army and always makes us proud.
Sister - [Sydney] She is one of the nicest and sweetest souls you will ever meet. As a child, she followed me around everywhere. If I could go back in time, I would have treasured that time more. She is an excellent mother and wife and her dedication to her family is amazing. Even though she is younger than me, she has set an amazing example of being a new mother.
Brother in law - [Derek, Sydney's Husband] He is a really funny guy and an excellent father. I love how good he is to Sydney.
Sister in law - [Breanna, Cody's Wife] She is really fun to talk to. She is also funny and loves her husband and children. I am super jealous of her skin tone!
Granny - [Vera] She is the strongest woman that I know. Her faith is unwavering. She loves her family and always makes sure everyone is okay. If you're hungry, she's going to take care of you! She is the most kind and pure person you'll ever meet. I hope I am as cool of a Grandma as her one day.
Papa - [L.E.] He is a pistol. He loves his family and will be the first to help you if you need something. He has came to my rescue many times!
Aunt - [Brenda] She has an unwavering faith and is a great person to get advice from. She is also a great singer and talented pianist!
Uncle - [Michael] He is a really funny guy and will always help you if you need it. He's a great dad and a very hard worker.
Aunt - [Teresa, Michael's Wife] She is a great person with a good sense of humor and loves her family. She pulls off gray hair better than anyone that I know, I love it.
Aunt - [Tracie] She is really fun to hang out with and talk to. She is a very giving person with a good heart. She loves her child more than anything!
Uncle - [Alan] He is one of the funniest people in the family. He's always got a joke to crack!
Cousin - [Allie] It has been a joy to watch her grow up. She has a big heart. She is currently expecting a child and I know she is going to be an excellent mother. She's also really good at applying make-up!
Cousin - [Allen] He is a really smart guy and super fit. When he sets his mind on something, he does it. He is also an excellent father.
Cousin - [Chad] My strongest memories of him are from childhood. He would terrorize me with a stuffed raccoon. It was not uncommon for him to terrorize anyone at any given point. He is the brother I'm glad I never had to live with. Haha.
Cousin in law - [Kristie, Chad's Wife] She is a woman of unwavering faith. An excellent mother and a devoted wife. My cousin scored big with her.
Cousin - [Jenni] She is a great mother and a great wife. She is also a hard worker and loves her family. I would spend the night with her all the time. I looked up to her a lot as a kid.
Cousin - [Chris, Jenni's Husband] He is a funny guy. He loves his family and is a great dad. He is also a cop. I rode with him one time and I have to say that I had a newfound respect for him.
Cousin - [Makayla] She is a spunky and talented teenager. She loves to dance and excels at the Scholars Academy. I'm proud of all she is accomplishing.
Niece - [Madison] She was probably the most sweet, well behaved child I have ever seen. She loves her family, has an unwavering faith, and I know she will do great things in life. Also takes no crap off of anyone.
Niece - [Olivia] She is a great dancer. She is super creative. She makes YouTube videos and short films starring her barbies and action dolls, and is very smart. She reminds me a little of myself in that she seems to have more of a free spirit. I'm curious to see where life takes her.
Nephew - [Ethan] He is a funny and sweet kid. About the cutest thing I've ever seen. I am really curious to see how his personality develops as he gets older.
Second Cousins - My cousins kids [Mary Beth, Noah, Tuck, Logan, Phoenix, Langley]
Mary-Beth.. this girl is super talented. She is a teenager and is already cutting people's hair. The last I heard she wanted to be a cosmetologist. Also very smart and well spoken. She is definitely going places.
Noah.. He is super smart and such a sweet kid. It's been fun watching him grow over the years.
Tuck.. He is the cutest thing and such a sweet kid. LOVES to talk.
Logan.. He is very smart. He loves to build things. I swear the kid is going to be an engineer!
Phoenix.. She is a firecracker. She loves to aggravate her brother, which is free entertainment for me. She is great at playing the piano and is currently learning to play the violin. I also really love her hair.
Langley.. She is a beautiful girl and has a good head on her shoulders. She is also a total bad-ass. I don't see her putting up with any guys crap. She is also really smart.
I also have 2 other nephews and a niece who are babies [Allie, Lochlann, & Lincoln] - I honestly don't know what else to say about them other than they are super cute and adorable and spoiled in the best ways possible! There is also another nephew on the way via Sydney!
So as you can see, my family is pretty large and only growing. I hope that they all know how much I love them. Every person, including myself, has flaws. It's what we choose to focus our energy on that will be magnified. Focus on someone's flaws and that's all you will see. Try to look at the positive traits in your family members. Remember the good times and realize that you yourself are imperfect. The sooner you do this, the sooner you can all be set free from the past!
"If you want to change the world, go home and love your family."
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