A thought that has been stuck in my head for a while now…
Some people believe that you can only be family if you are bound by blood.
I disagree.
Blood makes you related, yes, but it takes a hell of a lot more to make you family.
Just think about it for a moment.
If we can only be family by blood, how about children who are adopted? They don’t have a blood connection to the parents who raise them and love them all their lives.
So, they can’t be family, right?
And what about a foster child? Not family?
And how about siblings from just one parent, half sisters and brothers? Are they half family then?
Sounds a bit shallow to me…
I have family members by blood who I never see or speak. I do consider them to be family because of the blood band we share, but that’s about it.
There are people who I love way more that aren’t blood related to me in any way.
People who are there for me when I need them. People who make me laugh when I want to cry. People to share my thoughts and dreams with. People who love me for who I am…
Isn’t that what family is about?
And your life partner? Is he or she family?
Think about this: if the only real family we have are the ones we are related to by blood, we all end up marrying a cousin or something.
Another thought: If blood makes you family, does that mean that people who get a blood transfusion are suddenly related to the one who donated the blood? I don’t think so.
So yeah, I disagree with the fact that the only family we have is bound to us by blood.
Because there is so much more to being family then sharing blood…
Lots of Love,
Patty
petitemagique 
This is so true – though my friend Bill and I were not related or even married – we knew each other for 12 years. Yes, part of that time we were a couple, but when we were no longer a couple we were still very close. i still remained his asst. at work and lived next door. My boys – Peyton met Bill when he was 3 years old. He is going to be 16 next month. Bill never had children (we did co-parent Pee from a baby), but my kids, were his – and he thought of them as such. He may never have been an official step dad – he was.
People connect to people – it does matter how or where or for how long the connection existed. I believe if one see’s someone as family – then so be it – it is not for anyone to judge. Ever!! 🙂
True words and thank you so much for sharing your story. It really is beautiful that we can connect with other people like you did with Bill.
Lots of love and hugz ♥
We debated this the other night on Facebook, I agree 100% as you know.
I have blood relations I would rather not, same as most.
In life we can CHOOSE who we want to surround ourselves with and who we love..
Luv ya. all.x
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Shaun
Like you said: great minds think alike. 😉
Love ya 2! ♡ X
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Hope all is well with you all. And Shane also..
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Yeah. We will chat later or tomorrow. ♥X
Will do..x
Very well stated. I have many I consider ‘family’ who are possibly related from centuries ago.
Yes, I believe that as well. Some people just have a connection that can’t be explained, but it is there nonetheless. Hugz ♥
I know. Love, peace, and hugs to you as well.
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I Agree! I’ve got my half-brother and sister but that doesn’t mean anything to me. They are just my big sister and baby brother.. Just like i’ve got to meet you and you’re fantastic family.. I feel more love from you guys than some of my ”real” family.. So family is more then being related.. 🙂 Loveyou!
You are and always will be family to me. Love you ♥