Alyice on February 12th, 2009
To me, family is not limited by blood type or shared heritage. It’s a group of people who care for one another and would do whatever is necessary to keep that unit alive. It’s a community of people who make personal sacrifices for the good of the whole; who encourage and lift one another up even when their circumstances seem bleak; who knows what forgiveness means and practices it on a near daily basis; who shows and practices unconditional love even when what they really want to do is run the other way; and who refuse to keep a scorecard—understanding that everyone will give and take as life necessities and that won’t always be on equal ground. Family is “several hearts choosing to beat as one”.

Many Hearts Beating As One© Alyice Edrich, 2009
May this Valentine’s Day card remind you to reach out to your family members—whether they be by blood or communion—and tell them just how grateful you are that they’ve blessed your life.
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I'm a freelance writer, mixed media artist, SMVA, and the owner of The Dabbling Mum.
