”No one is ever born into Life alone. Everyone has shared the bond of family, at least at birth, and for many people, it is a bond that will follow them throughout life. For many people, it is the most important bond of all.”
I was lucky enough to have in my life a family filled with love, compassion, acceptance, and tolerance. I am what I am as a direct result of a family life where belonging is imperative. It is gratifying to my health and one of the reasons why I am still alive. Without my family’s caring nature, I cannot conceive living alone.
When I was younger, I tagged along with my sister, her husband, and two boys. Have a van, and we traveled anywhere. I was more than welcome to join since I can chop woods and carry water on top of being a babysitter. Stopping on a pristine crystal clear rocky river bed to cool off on the way to the campground is always part of the fun.
I used to drive the children around and take them on a field trip. Sometimes, I am the one that takes them for the weekend of cub scouts or brings the boys along on a camping trip without the parents. Yes, they trusted me with their children. Trust is essential.
Years flew by, and I am the one being driven around by their fifth child. Making a short conversation so that I don’t distract him while driving, I asked: “Aren’t you much too young to drive as a sixteen-year-old?” He quickly exclaimed: “I’m seventeen years old!” “Oh, pardon me, young man,” I responded. His father beside him was chuckling while he teaches his son to drive. No, I wasn’t scared of a young person driving me home. I trust him.
Life is all about playing when I am with my sister’s grandson. At his age, everything is magical even playing hide and seek behind a jug of water. ROAR he screamed as he was trying to scare me with his dinosaur sound.
Through thick and thin our family will pass the bonding to the younger generation. I am hopeful that we have shown them the importance of forming an intimate family unit as a cornerstone of our existence.
Beautiful and you are so right, and so lucky in knowing you are “a direct result of a family life where belonging is imperative.” I think there can not be a better feeling as a kid ~ and perhaps even more so as we grow up. Love the reason your sister liked having you around (babysitting), those too are some of the best memories and you set the connections for the younger generation.
Enjoy the summer Perpetua ~
We seem to be both lucky and value our family relationships, Randall. Hakuna Matata! Perpetua.
Beautiful and you are so right
Dinosaurs can be very friendly. Unless they are hungry.
Only you noticed that dino. 🙂
A loving and involved family is a huge blessing. Glad you are such a family
I feel blessed and thank you. Blessings to you on Valentine’s Day.
Beautiful thoughts! You played your role with compassion and understanding 🙋
A family will always be the last ally when things go wrong. I am glad you have a great family to depend on. 🙂
what a great reflection 🙂
Thank you for the liking my “Reflection”. Your family reflection accompanying the words are awesome. Wish I cold put my snaps in words too.
What a lucky woman you are, Perpetua! Sounds ideal and loving.
What wonderful memories!
This was such a great post! Love all the images and stories you pulled together, both reflected images and reflections of the past. Kudos!
Thank you. My nephew and grandson reflections were taken two days ago.
Lovely.
Nice reflections all around.
janet
Wonderful Perpetua.