family is more than a husband and wife
2.5 kids, a dog, and white picket fence
it goes beyond distance
and encompasses more than blood-line
it constantly seeks the well-being of the whole
and is quick to forgive
it gives up and sacrifices
because love is its foundation
and God is Love
so faith in Jesus Christ give it meaning and hope
it overflows with incomparable memories
and unique traditions
its celebrations are full of laughter
photographs are evidence of its growth
as each year passes it develops
matures, grows, and intensifies
Truth is taught
and lessons are passed down
Wisdom from the eldest is handed down
through life lessons and stories of the past
It is not limited by time
for it is ever-continuing and will exist
as legacy is passed
from one generation to the next
May we take pride in it
May we hold it tight
May we cherish it
May we fight with all our might
that it will be what he has built...
