As I grew older, I was able to realize why a family is so important. Throughout life, there are times where everyone experiences different things, either something traumatic or something pleasing. And with these happenings, the first people you want to tell is your family. Today, I feel as if many people think being close to your family or even spending time with them is overrated, which is not the case.
History and Memories
There are years of history throughout generations of family members. This history can include past and present memories along with future visions they may have. Through this, there are always times where you are reminiscing with them about a time when you were out with your friends and something absurd happened, grandpa could be telling you what happened to him when he was in the army, and your aunts and uncles can explain how when they were teenagers they didn’t have technology.
Love and Loyalty
Even when things seem as if they’re going to burst into flames, always know that your family loves every bit of you. Love can be a funny thing because it is revealed in different ways and many do not realize this. Your family will always be loyal. Although this may go without recognition, loyalty is something that all family members bring to the table. Loyalty is something that comes with love because your family will never leave you; granted, there are some people who do not agree with their family’s ways and ideas, and do leave home because of this. However, always know that your parents will do anything and everything for you.
Good and Bad Times
In life, there are always going to be times where you agree and disagree with your family. The good times are the ones that leave us with the most laughs, memories that will truly last us a lifetime. These are the times that have us thinking about the past, the way things used to be when we were young and had fewer worries. Also, with all things that are good, there is bad. This bad can be from a family member we have lost, loss of a job, sickness, or unhappiness in general. Through these hard times we go to family for comfort because who will understand you better? Family is what protects you from the discomfort in the world. Family is the good in the world.
Do not hold grudges with anyone, especially not with family because, at the end of the day, they are the ones who will always be by your side. The ones that will be forever grateful, give you eternal happiness and love you no matter what the situation may be.
