"Family first" or how about "family is forever", both are cliches to a point that might seem too simple to be true. However, the reality is that family is the most important thing we've been given. The special gift that family is cannot and should not ever be taken for granted. Family looks different for everyone, but all it really means is that there is always someone to look out for and love you no matter what. Whether that be mom, dad, aunt, uncle, brother or sister and maybe even friends, we all have family and we all need family.

From day one to the day we die these people stick by our side like butter. When we act like the biggest dummy or achieve the greatest success possible they are there. They're a foundation for which we can safely and truly build our life upon and blessing in so many ways. Family is a place to call home, a counselor through struggles and an army to fight for you. I would say all of us including myself so easily miss or more often forget the blessing in what we have.

Every single day, like literally every day, you and I are going about our daily lives to do many things: we grow, we learn and we love. We know love because family shows it, we grow because our family grew us and we learn because our family taught us. It's crazy! Yet it's true! Each moment of every day somehow is connected to our family, our forever home despite this chaotic world. I know what you're thinking, you're probably saying, "trust me, my family is crazy", "my siblings are nuts" or "eh, who even needs family?" right?

Well you're all wrong, (well maybe not about your siblings, haha) because family is a necessary building block as a human being. Family means being accepted by those who want to know you, love you and grow you. That's the simplest form of all these wonderful people in our lives and hearts. What else could we even ask for now??

Seriously, all the wild moments, and heartfelt memories, the low valleys and exciting high points you've walked through together. There is no "end" with family. But there is "fam" + "ily" AKA: I love you! Our families love us through all of us. Nothing we can ever do or have done will change that. So stop, even for a second, remember that you are who you are because of them. We are the people we are because they stopped and decided they wanted to be with us forever no questions asked. Selfless love has built this beautiful gift called family. That love never dies. That love never fades.

Appreciate what you have before it's too late. Don't let the chances to care and to be together go to waste. Before you know it, time passes, days get lost and love ones pass on. Will you have made the most of the gift you were given? I hope we all will have. Family first and forever for life! Remember family won't disappear, things will change, and moments will suck, BUT there is no never in family, just forever!!